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The truth is out there Killbuck students search for facts in annual science fair

  • February 22, 2010
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Killbuck Elementary fifth-graders and West Holmes Middle School Science Club members gathered in the gymnasium Monday, Feb. 15, finally getting a chance to show off their science talents at the annual science fair.After setting up nearly 10 days earlier, the fair never took place because of inclement weather. Finally, the weather broke Monday long enough to give them a chance to talk to judges,...

India dinner celebrates talents of Wooster's speech and debate team

  • February 22, 2010
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What do Policy Debate, International Extemporaneous Speaking, Oratorical Interpretation, Student Congress and Humorous Interpretation all have in common?They are just a few of the 13 categories in which members of the Wooster High School Speech and Debate team compete each weekend from early fall through early spring.The skills of these highly talented team members were on display when the...

Date changes for Hiland Grease musical performance

  • February 22, 2010
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Hiland High School has changed its dates for the musical Grease. The new dates will be May 6, 7, and 8, and May 12 and 14. Times will be 7 p.m. for the May 6, 8 and 12 performances and 2:30 p.m. for May 7 and 14 shows. Tickets may be purchased now by calling Hiland High School at 330-893-2626.

Local spellers compete in District Bee

  • February 22, 2010
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The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) District Spelling Bee was held at Kingsway Christian School Saturday, Jan. 30. Seventy-seven spellers from six area Christian schools participated. Spellers who came in first in their grade level competition received a medal. Second, third, and fourth place winners received ribbons. The top two spellers in grades five, six, and seven...

Ashland University news

  • February 22, 2010
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Deanna Blosser, of Dalton, is a recipient of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges at Ashland University. She is the daughter of Richard and Jeanne Blosser and is majoring in toxicology. Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges is one of the most prestigious awards the academic community can bestow. This exclusive honor was awarded to 85 Ashland...

Ashland University news

  • February 22, 2010
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The following have been selected as members of the 2009-10 cheerleading squad at Ashland University. Ashley Amanda Butzer and Ashley Hoobler, both of Orrville, are members of the junior varsity squad. Butzer is the daughter of Ross and Louann Butzer. Hoobler is the daughter of Michele Brenner and is majoring in biology The junior varsity and the varsity cheerleaders promote school spirit at...

Turk promoted at Ashland TV station

  • February 22, 2010
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Amanda Turk, of Orrville, is the sports producer of WRDL-TV at Ashland University. She is the daughter of Reginald and Tamela Turk and is majoring in sport communication. WRDL-TV is an educational non-commercial television station at Ashland University. The television station, which is cablecast on Channel 2 to more than 15,000 viewers in the Ashland area, features a nightly news program and...

Septuagenarian seamstress shares artistic gifts through thread painting technique

  • February 22, 2010
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By Jennifer Kneuss When Charlene Miller applies her artistic touch, she doesn’t wield a paintbrush dipped in paint. Instead, Miller uses the needle of her sewing machine to create astonishing works of art. Miller has had a lifelong love of sewing. Even during the time she raised four children, and the 30 years she taught kindergarten in local schools, she continued to pursue her hobby. She...

Chocolate Daze sweetens downtown Wooster

  • February 22, 2010
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Hearts, diamonds and chocolate ruled downtown during Main Street Wooster’s annual Chocolate Daze held Feb. 12-13. The event dovetails nicely with both Valentine’s Day and the long Presidents Day weekend, and is designed to jump-start shoppers and diners out of their winter doldrums and back into the habit of coming downtown.The biggest temptation? Twenty-nine shops and restaurants offering...

The Price is Right in Showcase Showdown at Amish Door

  • February 22, 2010
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The Amish Door Village will host the game show dinner mystery Perry Columbus and the Showcase Showdown, a 34west Theater Company production, Feb. 25-27. A special matinee will be performed Feb. 26.Paying homage to such classic TV programs as The Price is Right and Let's Make a Deal, Showcase Showdown is a fast-paced romantic-comedy featuring outrageous characters, such as schmaltzy host Pat...