Volunteer recognized for her huge contributions to Akron Childrens Hospital recognizes the teamwork that makes it all possible
Summary: Ordinary volunteers can make a huge difference in the lives of others. Karen Korns, a long-time Wal-Mart employee, is an example of what one individual, leading others, can do. Korns and her team of fellow employees are shooting for the one million dollar fundraising mark for Akron Childrens Hospital during the 2012 Forest Heritage Festival. If youre looking for Karen Korns, a sure...Turning whinnies into winners
Summary: Ponies, draft ponies, registered Haflingers and draft horses and their handlers took to the show ring in the Coliseum at the Wayne County Fair on Sept. 10 for a day of competition. Entrants competed for showmanship and mini showmanship in over 30 different classes. Main Article: Ponies, miniature ponies and horses, draft ponies and horses and registered Haflingers were shown and...9/11/12 Fredericksburg man gets jail time in shooting death
A Fredericksburg man was sentenced to jail time Tuesday Sept. 11 for accidentally causing the shooting death of a 15 year old girl. Marion Yoder, 28, 4734 Township Road 613, was sentenced by Holmes County Common Pleas Judge Robert D. Rinfret to 30 days in jail on one count of negligent homicide. Yoder pleaded to the charge, a first-degree misdemeanor, also Tuesday. Marion Yoder was accompanied at...From Ohio to Hollywood: James Blacks roots give him wings
Summary: When aspiring actor James Black drove cross country to L.A. two decades ago, the Dover native was following a dream that had lain dormant for many years – that of becoming a Hollywood actor. Now working in the craft he loves, Black returned to his hometown on Sept. 10 to share the tale of his journey in a humorous tale of perseverance, motivation, and faith. Its a long way from...From Ohio to Hollywood: James Blacks roots give him wings
Summary: When aspiring actor James Black drove cross country to L.A. two decades ago, the Dover native was following a dream that had lain dormant for many years – that of becoming a Hollywood actor. Now working in the craft he loves, Black returned to his hometown on Sept. 10 to share the tale of his journey in a humorous tale of perseverance, motivation, and faith. Its a long way from...Avant Gardener: Keep up with fall garden chores
Summary: Fall brings cooler temperatures that make garden chores a little easier. Fall is by far my favorite time of year. I hated summer. It was miserably hot and humid. I forgot I even had a garden. The weeds, however did not forget and they made themselves quite at home while I was indoors dreaming of cool fall mornings and a fire in the kitchen fireplace. Fall is a great time to get...Commissioners sign off on tower site agreements
Towers constructed by an Ohio company will carry county emergency communication equipment at a cost of $1 per year. The Holmes County commissioners on Thursday, Sept. 6 signed off on agreements with Futronics, Inc. of Fremont that provides Futronics with land for tower sites in Berlin, and Knox, townships. In exchange, the county will receive use of Futronics towers to mount radio equipment...
Dover celebrates the end of summer with free family event
The city of Dover helped residents and visitors welcome fall with the End of Summer Celebration that took place on Sunday, Sept. 9 at the city park. A hint of fall was in the air as crowds enjoyed an array of activities coordinated by Scott Jerles, the citys director of parks and recreation, along with a host of volunteers and sponsors. The weather is looking good and we have had steady...
Ladies Night Out builds home improvement confidence
Ladies, you can do it. And the Keim Lumber Company of Charm proved it at their fourth annual Ladies Night Out held on Friday evening, Sept. 7. We started having Ladies Night Out in 2009 because we want to get the word out that Keim Lumber is not just for men, said Bobbi Eggeman of the marketing department. We want to educate women on different home improvement projects and that they can...