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4/17/13 Akron man pleads in accidental shooting death

SUMMARY: Sentencing scheduled for May 22 An Akron man is facing up to 10 years in prison after pleading to charges that he fatally shot a Wooster Woman. Andre I. Wilson, 30, 979 Delia Avenue, pleaded guilty in Wayne County Common Pleas Court to reckless homicide and having weapons under disability. The charges are both third degree felonies, each carrying up to 5 years in prison. Charges of...

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Good neighbors aren’t always just next door Column Summary There is much we can do for our neighbors when a need presents itself. Opening your heart and your landscape to include a wide range of neighbors is a benefit to all of us, even ourselves. There have been times when I have had to borrow a cup of my neighbor’s sugar. It was easier to make the call, and send our son down the lane on...

Lots of new birds arriving every week

Lots of new birds arriving every week Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week there is an update on hawk-watching and more. Check it out in the "Gone Birding" column. Probably the rarest bird reported in our area last week was a Cackling Goose. The miniature goose was seen on a farm pond between Apple Creek and Kidron. Unfortunately it only stayed for...

When an ill wind blows, persevere

Summary Bruce Stambaugh writes about persevering no matter what. Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he can’t think of anything else to include. For April 29, 2013 The cold and wet of winter and early spring seemed to be unrelenting. The constant...

4/18/13 Pomerene disaster preparedness to be tested in in mock disaster excercise

SUMMARY: Mock disaster exercise will involve 50 particpating agencies, 13 counties A bomb explodes in Boston, then another. A fertilizer plant fire in Waco gets out of control, and the subsequent explosion flattens a neighborhood. People are killed and hundreds are injured. These are the headlines we’re familiar with today. The images of destroyed homes and and bloody, shrapnel torn streets...

Was That on the Menu?

Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey. As I sat there at Applebee’s, I took a mental picture of the situation. Their menu had many yummy appetizers, scrumptious meals and sweet treat desserts. But who would have ever thought that buying a goat...

Hard to find plant sale supports Secrest Arboretum

Summary: The 20th Annual Plant Discovery Day on May 11 at the Secrest Arboretum supports programs and internships at the internationally recognized research facility on the OARDC campus of The Ohio State University at Wooster. Learn, explore, wonder and connect are things the Friends of Secrest Arboretum at Wooster hope guests will do when they visit the internationally recognized plant research...
Historic Patrick House to host Heritage Home Association sale

Historic Patrick House to host Heritage Home Association sale

The historic Patrick House in New Philadelphia will be the site of Heritage Home Association’s first benefit garage sale of the season Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring architectural salvage such as old and very old interior and exterior house hardware, fixtures and accessories. Located at 233 Fair Ave. NW, Patrick House was restored and currently owned by Hugh and Carolyn...

Green Acres 4-H Club meeting notes March 26

The Green Acres 4-H Club held its organizational meeting March 26 at Bakers. Alexis Kandel presided over the meeting. New officers elected for the year are: Alexis Kandel, president; Halleigh Anderson, vice president; Moriah Schmidt, secretary; Brayden Miller, treasurer; Madalyn Fotta, news reporter; Ana Schmidt, health; Caden Austin, safety; Timothy and Johnathon Kandel, recreation leaders...

Dover VFW Auxiliary discusses upcoming events

The April 10, meeting of the Dover VFW Auxiliary was opened by the president Margaret Stocker. The secretary, Sandy Edwards, read the minutes and they were approved. Mary Blickensderfer read the treasurer’s report and it was approved. There were eight members in attendance. A $10 donation was added to the treasury. Mary Bickensderfer moved to send a $10 love gift to the District 6...