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Pancakes, memorabilia part of Boy Scout event Feb. 27

  • February 22, 2010
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Boy Scout Troop 68 of Wooster is expanding its annual pancake breakfast this year to include a Boy Scout Memorabilia Roadshow. The combined event is scheduled for Sat. Feb. 27, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Church of the Cross, 5100 Cleveland Road, Wooster. “The troop wanted to do something special to celebrate the Boy Scouts of America’s 100th anniversary (1910-2010),” said James Norris, troop...

Walmart employee able to stop a crime

  • February 22, 2010
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Wayne County Sheriff Thomas G. Maurer recently acknowledged Walmart and one of its employees for identifying a crime against a senior citizen. On Feb. 9, a Wayne County woman received a phone call from a man identifying himself as her grandson. He said he was in a foreign country and involved in an automobile crash. He was asking his grandmother to wire him $5,000 to cover expenses. The woman,...

Wayne SWCD sponsors annual tree sale

  • February 22, 2010
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The Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring its annual wildlife tree packet sale for windbreaks, reforestation, wildlife and other conservation plantings. The seedlings can be used for planting around ponds, backyards, and other areas. This year there are several species available. The Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern White Pine, Norway Spruce, and Balsam Fir are available in bulk...

Velma Wigton obituary

  • February 22, 2010
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Velma M. Wigton, 96, of Lakeville, died Feb. 20, 2010, at West View Manor, Wooster, following an extended illness. Velma was born August 9, 1913, in Richland County, to the late Jason and Ona Carpenter. She was a 14-year employee of Lakeville Elementary, retiring in 1980, and had worked as a beautician. She was a member of Lakeville United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, the...

Chris Farmer obituary

  • February 22, 2010
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Chris Lee Farmer, 52, of Dover, died Feb. 15, 2010, at Cleveland Clinic, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born Sept. 4, 1957, Chris was the son of Wilma Farmer of Tiffin and the late Rev. Clifford Farmer. He loved his job and was proud of being a steelworker, working as mill operator for Greer Steel. “Selfless” is the quality that best described Chris. He always put others first. He...

Judith Miller obituary

  • February 22, 2010
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Judith L. Miller, 56, of Uhrichsville, died Feb. 11, 2010, at Union Hospital, following a brief illness. Judy was born Oct. 4, 1953, in Wheeling, W.Va., to William A. Miller of Dover and the late Carolyn Miller. A 1972 graduate of Dover High School, she enjoyed writing poetry and listening to Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash music. She was a nurse’s aide at Union Hospital for 10 years. Surviving...

Paul Klett obituary

  • February 22, 2010
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Paul W. Klett Jr., 72, of Strasburg, died Feb. 17, 2010, at Country Club Retirement Center, Dover. Paul was born Feb. 20, 1937, in Massillon, to the late Paul W. Sr. and Agnes M. Klett. He was a 1955 graduate of Washington High School and had been employed at Sparta Manufacturing, Shenango, Dover, and retired from Cable Manufacturing, Bolivar. Surviving are daughters, Debbie (Rick) Kaiser of...

Wilbur Osborne obituary

  • February 22, 2010
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Wilbur J. “Bill” Osborne, 71, of Dover, died Feb. 13, 2010, at his home. Born July 17, 1938, in Detroit, Mich., Bill was a son of the late Wilbur S. and Ruth Osborne. He retried from Kent State University Tuscarawas Campus, where he had been the assistant dean. During his 37 years of education, he taught at the main campus in Kent, as well as the Stark and Tuscarawas campus. He was a member of...

Carl Schupbach obituary

  • February 22, 2010
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Carl R. Schupbach, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Feb. 15, 2010, at his home, following a sudden illness. Born March 28, 1922, in Massillon, Carl was a son of the late John A. and Alma Schupbach. He retired from Gene Reese Trucking after more than 20 years of service. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Dover, the Teamsters Union, Canton, and was an Army Air Corp veteran of WWII...

Diana Garble obituary

  • February 22, 2010
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Diana Lynn Garble, 54, of Tuscarawas, died Feb. 15, 2010, at Union Hospital, Dover, following an extended illness. A daughter of Dorothy Garble of Tuscarawas and the late John J. Garble II, Diana was born Dec. 26, 1955, in Martins Ferry. She graduated from Buckeye West High School, Adena, in 1974, and continued her education at Ashland University, graduating in 1978 with Bachelor of Science...