The Daily Double Hawks get Pirates twice in 8th grade, freshman IVC tourney
The Daily Double Hawks get Pirates twice in 8th grade, freshman IVC tourney For the Hiland Hawks, it was a very good day. For the Garaway Pirates, not so much. Both schools sent quality teams into their respective eighth grade and freshman Inter-Valley Conference tournament finals at Hiland High School on Saturday, Feb. 9, but it was the Hawks who escaped with a pair of championships in tow in...
Positive trends for Holmes County business outlook
A cursory look around Holmes County and growth and expansion are apparent. When one takes an even closer look, that growth and expansion are a direct result of the entrepreneurial spirit found in so many Holmes County business owners. According to Tom Wilke, Holmes County Economic Development Council executive director, Holmes County has plenty of reasons to be cautiously optimistic about the...
Lehmans names Christena Yoder assistant store manager
Lehmans recently announced that Christena Yoder has been named assistant store manager at the Kidron retail store, replacing Josh Lehman, who has left to pursue other options. Yoder has been with Mt. Hope Hardware (a division of Lehmans) since 2000. She managed the paint department and has been working with Maria Miller, who will now run the paint section. Stop by Mt. Hope Hardware on...
Dover banker to lead State Trade Association
Trent B. Troyer, president and CEO of First Federal Community Bank, N.A. in Dover, has been elected to serve as chairman of the Ohio Bankers Leagues board of directors in 2013. Troyer was chosen by OBL-member bankers at the associations annual meeting. Comprised of bank executives from across the state, the OBL board serves as the governing body for the professional trade association...
Diverse economy offers stability for Wayne County
Wayne County has been named in the top six micropolitan areas out of 576 across the United States for the last six consecutive years by Site Selection magazine. Rod Crider, president of the Wayne Economic Development Council, said the latest rankings will be announced March 1 for 2012. Micropolitan areas are geographically smaller than metropolitan areas. They are generally counties that do not...
2012 Holmes County Chamber Large Business of the Year Lehmans remains true to its roots
While Amish Country draws millions to the area each year, without a doubt one of the biggest names that connects big city folks to down-home Amish traditions is Lehmans. The Kidron store, which has a branch in Mt. Hope, has been drawing tourists to Amish Country for decades, since 1955, when Jay Lehman made it a point to tell the world about the quality craftsmanship and staying power of the...
Identity crisis; look for your identity in Christ
Have you ever had an identity crisis? I have. Mine were subtle, like I think most are. And I believe the vast majority of people, even Christians, battle with an identity crisis all the time. What am I talking about? I am talking about deriving your self-worth from anything other than God. Forming your opinion about yourself based on what you have achieved or what others think about you, rather...
Keeping your home warm this bitter winter season
I love winter, but my husband (who semi-likes winter) was jumping for joy. Why, honey? Why are you so happy that its not cold or snowing? I know the answer before he even says it. Its good for our heating supply. We may be the only house left in Holmes County that heats with an oil furnace, I dont know. We have a big old tank in the basement that we have to fill at least twice a heating...
Statistically speaking, who are Ohios poor?
A report released a week or so ago had some sobering news for the Buckeye state. In spite of a few rounds of good economic reports on the national level and, in spite of what our governor may report – Ohioans actually are getting poorer. The Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies issued its 2012 State of Poverty in Ohio report. In it, the statistics show that Ohios poverty rate is...