Soulless Clipboard Ladies Aren't Always Women
SUMMARY: No one cares about someone else's troubles and that's just the way it goes, but Mike Dewey wants to believe it can be different. In the end, though, he's not convinced. People in positions of power make important decisions that hardly ever impact their privileged lives. This is the way the world works ... or fails to. We've all been punished by those who have no consideration...Area Businesses Network at Annual Showcase
Summary: The Wayne County Business Showcase held its annual event at the Buckeye Expo Center in Dalton on March 6 and 7. Almost 100 area businesses displayed their products and services and networked with each other and visitors. Serving as the areas premier trade show and networking event, the Wayne County Business Showcase was a hub of activity when close to 100 area businesses shared...A fascination with history develops as 4-H members take on the very creative and educational Living History project
Summary: History becomes much more than a few dull sentences in a book for 4-H members who take on the 4-H Living History project. The project allows them to explore any era they wish in creative and fun ways. MacKenzie Peffer has been a member of the Tusky Valley Farmers 4-H club for six years. During those years, the 14 year old Tuscarawas Valley Middle School student has explored multiple...Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) exploration are an important part of the 4-H youth development program
Summary: The push to move todays students into STEM studies (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is nothing new for 4-H. The youth development program has been emphasizing these areas in its projects for years. In 2007, the America COMPETES Act became law. The Act recognized the fact that fact that the United States of America was quickly falling behind and losing its...Conference highlights ways to integrate curriculum and technology in area classrooms
Summary: Integrating Curriculum and Technology conference offers area primary and secondary school teachers and administrators new insights for using technology in classrooms. Main Article: Technology continues to change the way people live, work, have fun and learn. From having technology at our fingertips everyday in everything from microwaves to changing the channel on the television, to...Initiatives promote STEM learning in Tuscarawas County
Summary: For the past several years getting elementary, high school and college students interested and excited about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) learning has been a top priority in many parts of the country. There are several successful STEM related engineering and technology initiatives taking shape right here in Tuscarawas County. Main Article: A critical report...Wayne College hosts Jim Tressel at open house
Summary: The University of Akron Wayne College in Orrville holds open house with the universitys vice president of strategic engagement, Jim Tressel, as guest speaker. Main Article: Those attending the recent open house at the University of Akron Wayne College were treated to a number of added activities. In addition to campus tours, information about degree programs and financial aid, Zippy...Flower sale to benefit Every Woman's House of Wayne County
Summary: The time to order summer annuals is now while you can assist the Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman’s House with their annual fundraiser that benefits women and children victimized by domestic violence in Wayne County.Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman’s House will host their 2nd Annual Flower Sale, a Purple Ribbon Event to benefit the women and children who are served by Every...
WCH Lab offers speed, quality, convenience
Most of us will have lab work done at some point in our lives, yet we rarely stop to think about what a critical diagnostic tool it is. Seventy percent of medical decisions involve lab work, said Edward Tirakis, manager of Wooster Community Hospitals (WCH) Laboratory Services Department. There is hardly a person who comes through the door that we dont do some lab work on. Last year,...