Popovich Comedy Pet Theater celebrates the natural talents of once homeless animals
Summary: Kent States Performing Arts Center wowed audiences with an eastern European-style show that combined juggling, balancing, sketches and acrobatics that included a cast of rescue dogs, cats, birds and rats. The Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas continues to be an asset to the community by offering entertainment for residents of all ages. The Wednesday, March 20 show was...Auxiliary and Volunteers Lend a Helping Hand at Wooster Community Hospital
From the moment a patient or visitor pulls up to the door at Wooster Community Hospital, the Auxiliary works hard to make their experience as welcoming as possible. Through their fundraising and volunteer efforts, the organization provides many extra touches that enhance each patients experience at the hospital. The hospital Auxiliary is such an important part of providing care to our...Volunteers Make a Difference at Wooster Community Hospital
The slogan for this years National Volunteer Week (April 21-27) is making a difference in the lives of others. And the many dedicated volunteers at Wooster Community Hospital are doing just that. Auxiliary President Elizabeth McDaniel said she started volunteering at WCH when she retired ten years ago. I love the hospital atmosphere and everyone there is so kind, she said. The...Column: How to throw a mean graduation party on a dime
Column summary: The cruel winds of March are still blowing, but my mind is on May and graduation parties. Here are some tips on how to do it frugally yet throw a mean party. Its the second time this March that Ive sat down to type up this column and the snow is blowing heartily outside. My mind is heavily on graduation coming up in May. Ive got lots of things to do outside but it...
Emergency HEAP program comes to an end for the season
The Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commissions Emergency HEAP program will end for the season March 28 in Holmes County. Emergency HEAP is a federally funded program administered by the Ohio Department of Development, Office of Community Assistance that provides financial assistance to low-income households that are threatened with disconnection from their heating source, or have already...
Special youth turkey hunt drawing for Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area Refuge
The ODNR Division of Wildlife will offer special opportunities for young hunters seeking wild turkeys this spring. In addition to the statewide youth turkey hunting days April 20 and 21 on both public and private lands, the Division of Wildlife will be holding a drawing on Saturday, April 13 for a special, controlled turkey hunting opportunity within the refuge portion of the Killbuck Marsh...
Voter registration deadline for the May 7 Special Election
Monday, April 8 is the deadline to register to vote in the May 7 Special Election. This also includes any change of name or address. Residents can register at the Holmes County Board of Elections located in the Clinton Street Building at 75 E. Clinton St. Ste. 108 in Millersburg. The Board of Elections office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration forms are also...
Poetry Writing Contest deadline
Join Orrville Public Library to celebrate April as National Poetry Month and the week of April 14 as National Library Week. Everyone is invited to submit their own original poem (a limit of three) to be reviewed. Guest judge, Orrville Schools librarian Denise Rehm, will select first, second and third place winners. Submissions for the Poetry Writing Contest are due to the library by 5 p.m. on...