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Give the gift of your time this Christmas

Summary: Christmas is too much about things and too little about spending time together. Take a moment to simply spend time with friends and family. No visit to the mall is required and you won’t have to worry if the color is right or if they already have it. Forget the presents and just be present. The length of the Christmas shopping season was extended by our own government who, at the...

Christmas Candlelighting Ceremonies at Historic Roscoe Village

Summary: It is the simple things we remember about Christmas. Visitors to Historic Roscoe Village can create memories that will last a lifetime as they participate in the long-cherished Christmas Candlelighting Ceremonies taking place in the village in December. Visitors to Coshocton County at Christmastime have three opportunities to participate in the region’s most poignant event at the...

Lark Bunting draws over 100 birders to the Sugarcreek area

Lark Bunting draws over 100 birders to the Sugarcreek area Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce reports on the Lark Bunting that was recently located near Sugarcreek. Find out more in the "Gone Birding" column. On November 1, one of our local birders was heading for Sugarcreek to see the Rufous/Allen's Hummingbird which was still being seen...
Stroke support group meeting

Stroke support group meeting

The Step-by-Step Stroke Support Group at Wooster Community Hospital will meet in the hospital auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 1-3 p.m. Dealing with the effects of a stroke, whether you’re the patient or a family member, can be challenging. Stroke survivors and family members gather each month to share experiences and support one another. Arica Betson, RD, LD, of the hospital’s nutrition...
Diabetes support group to host free program

Diabetes support group to host free program

The Diabetes Support Group at Wooster Community Hospital will host the free program Holiday Parties, Stress, and Diabetes – Keep Yourself on Track in the hospital auditorium on Monday, Nov. 19, from 6-7 p.m. The holidays are filled with many fun events. They also bring extra stress on our time and energy. For people living with diabetes, all the parties and dinners present even more...
Nature’s Food Market welcomes Master Herbalist Dean Morris

Nature’s Food Market welcomes Master Herbalist Dean Morris

Nature’s Food Market is proud to be hosting renowned Master Herbalist and speaker, Dean Morris, for a free lecture on Monday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. Dean Morris is a fifth generation professional herbalist and was taught by his father to grow numerous herbs, helping farm 165 acres of organic herbs in the 80’s. He has had various experiences in organic horticulture, healthcare and the natural...

Holmes votes red in 2012 presidential election

Holmes County retained two familiar faces in the statehouse and congress, and will have a new state representative also looking out for its interests. In an election that saw local voter turnout of 75 percent, Holmes County again voted strongly Republican and helped propel the party’s candidates to victory. Holmes County handed Republican Al Landis his seat in the newly-created 98th house...
Hospice keeps the memory of loved ones alive through annual service

Hospice keeps the memory of loved ones alive through annual service

“Until we meet again.” “This is not goodbye.” “I feel you beside me.” “Gone but not forgotten.” These short phrases are just a sampling of the way many people feel after having gone through the loss of a loved one. It was with both heavy hearts and with fond, loving memories that a nice sized group gathered at Martins Creek Mennonite Church to celebrate and remember the lives of...

November dates for 2013 royalty applicants and residential lighting contest

In search of royalty applicants for 2013, the Dalton Holidays Festival encourages local youths to apply for leadership roles as Queen, Snow Princess, Snow Flake and Jack Frost. Throughout the year, the festival Queen and her court will have the opportunity to represent the community by traveling to events throughout Ohio. Many previous festival queens have found the experience to be rewarding and...
Millersburg man gets jail time, $77,000 restitution in bridge thefts

Millersburg man gets jail time, $77,000 restitution in bridge thefts

A Millersburg man was sentenced Wednesday, Nov. 7 to jail time and a $77,125 restitution for removing two steel bridges that were property of the Holmes County Park District. Kenneth Taylor, 58, of 4627 Township Road 55, was sentenced by Holmes County Common Pleas Judge Robert D. Rinfret on charges of vandalism and theft to 30 days in jail and a $10,000 fine. Rinfret ordered restitution of...