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Sheriff’s Report, 02/12/10

Reports taken of an argument on Main St., Glenmont, and harassment on PR 231, Knox Township. Welfare check completed on TR 466, Washington Township. Advice and information given on report of a citizen dispute on W. Main St., Holmesville. Suspicious person reported on SR 83, Hardy Township; assistance given. Welfare check completed on TR 668, Paint Township. Report taken of a one vehicle...

"The Avengers"

The Avengers (pg-13) DT: This film ranks up there with "The Temp" and the remake of "Diabolique". The characters are so lifeless and flat that you find yourself not really caring about anything. Ralph Fiennes (Steed) has probably given his worst performance. His character in "The English Patient" had more life in him even after he crashed his plane. Uma Thurman (Emma Peel) could model...

Sant appointed to the board of directors of First-Knox National Bank

Vickie A. Sant has been appointed to the board of directors of First-Knox National Bank. Gordon E. Yance, president and chairman of the board, made the announcement. Sant joined First-Knox in 1976 as a statement clerk. She has served as teller, audit secretary, bank security officer, compliance officer, audit administrator, auditor, conversion coordinator, and operations officer. In 1997, she was...

Special appearances: Random sightings of a risen Lord

We all know that Christ did not ascend into heaven immediately after the resurrection. Instead he tarried on earth for 40 days, revealing himself at different times to specific individuals including his disciples. But what do these random appearances teach us about the risen Savior? What was his goal with each interaction and how does he still appear to us today? Let’s begin by looking at the...

Forgive Them, O My Father

“Forgive them, O my Father, They know not what they do.” The Savior spoke in anguish, As sharp iron nails went through. No word of anger spoke He To them that shed His blood, But prayer and tenderest pity Large as the love of God. For me was that compassion, For me that tender care; I need His wide forgiveness As much as any there. It was my pride and hardness That hung Him on the tree; Those...

Rushing home for the big snow

I think I am just going to quit going to Florida in the winter. I know it sounds selfish of me. But I really think it’s the right thing to do. First of all, I am not a big fan of the Sunshine state. When I have visited in the summer, it’s always been way too hot and sticky for my liking. My experiences in the winter haven’t been much better. Both times that I have sought a sunny, warm reprieve...

Kiner captures Lakeville spelling bee with ‘hysterical’

Lakeville fourth-grader Cody Kiner is more than happy that the rules were altered as to who can and can’t be in his school’s spelling bee. For the first time ever, Lakeville Elementary third- and fourth-grade students were allowed to compete, much to the joy of Kiner, who spelled his way to victory. “It was a new experience for all of our third- and fourth-grade students,” said Sheila Hanna,...

Wooster thinks its way to victory in Tri-County Academic Challenge

Who was Oliver Hazard Perry? What is a moon bow reception? Do you know the basics of thermodynamics? On Saturday, Feb. 13, at West Holmes High School, teams from Ashland, Wayne and Holmes County proved they knew about those subjects and more, as the annual Tri-County Academic Challenge played itself out. A total of 13 area high school academic teams got together for a battle of wits at the...

Killbuck student creates the average Killbuck kid

Years ago, there was a silly song promoting Armour Hot Dogs that went: Hot dogs, Armour hot dogs What kind of kids eat Armour Hot Dogs? Fat kids, skinny kids, kids who climb on rocks Tough kids, sissy kids, even kids with chicken pox love hot dogs, Armour Hot Dogs The dogs kids love to bite! All those variously described kids love Armour Hot Dogs, but would the average kid from Killbuck,...

Hiland FFA members compete in Job Interview CDE RaKayla Burke to represent Hiland at State competition

Interviewing for a job can be a taxing issue as today’s graduates make their way into the work force. A group of Hiland High School students got a leg up on the process during a recent District FFA competition. On Thursday, Jan. 28, five members of the Hiland FFA chapter competed in the District 8 Job Interview Career Development Event at Buckeye Career Center, and performed well in addition to...