Injuries that killed 15-month-old girl took at least three to four days to reach critical period, defense witness says
A forensic pathologist testifying Wednesday, Sept. 19 in Wayne County Common Pleas Court said the amount of force necessary to cause severe retinal hemorrhages in the eyes of a toddler would result in damage to the neck similar to decapitation. Dr. John Plunkett testified that for retinal skesis to have been present in the eyes of 15-month-old Ella Young, she would have to have been shaken with...Jury finds Shreve woman not guilty in death of 15-month-old girl
A Shreve woman was found not guilty of murder Thursday, Oct. 20 in the death of a 15-month-old Wooster girl. Kelly M. Kline, 34, of 4599 S. Firestone Road, Shreve, was found not guilty by a jury of three women and nine men on charges of murder, two counts of assault, involuntary manslaughter and endangering children. The jurys deliberations lasted approximately four hours. Deliberations began...Voter registration deadline
Tuesday, Oct. 9 is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 presidential general election. This also includes any change of name or address. The Board of Elections office will be offering extended hours on Tuesday, Oct. 9, remaining open until 9 p.m. Residents can register at the Holmes County Board of Elections, located in the Clinton Street Office Building at 75 East Clinton St., Suite...Jerry Wood
Retired Gunnery Sergeant Jerry L. Wood, 51, of Millersburg, died Sept. 12, 2012. Jerry was born Jan. 29, 1961, in Tipton, Ind., the son of Jerry Lee Wood and the late Aleda Pruietta. He was married to Patsy Hager for 30 years. Jerry entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1980 and honorably served his country until his retirement from active duty in 2000. While he was serving, he was a series honorman...
Lady Hawks fail to adjust to Cardinals tip balls in five game loss
In volleyball, there is an old adage coaches like to use in that pivotal fifth game to 15 points that goes, First to five, first to 10. On Tuesday, Sept. 18 at Hiland High School, whether you believe in that kind of thing or not, you had to at least give it a little bit of credence. The Sandy Valley Cardinals and Lady Hawks went to game five, and with the score tied at four, Sandy Valley...
Lady Knights miss Dover Invite tennis tourney victory By this much
As Agent 86, Maxwell Smart used to say constantly on his hit TV series, Missed it by that much. Rachel Nelson reigned supreme, Marki Hogle made the finals and the West Holmes Lady Knights grabbed the third place spot in a deep and talented Dover Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 15 at Dover Park. The Lady Knights came extremely close to winning a tournament that went right down to the...
Hawks get their way in win over Generals
One team felt it was their game to win. The other felt it was prime time to turn an upset. When Hiland squared off with Wooster on the pitch at Wooster High School on Saturday, Sept. 15, the Hawks felt that this was a game of which they should take control. Wooster, on the other hand, felt that this would be a good opportunity for their young team to pull off a win that was well within...
Waldeck proves to be a sideshow freak in Hilands 6-0 loss to Western Reserve
Ladies and gentlemen, step right up and witness one of the greatest shows on earth. That cry was one that emanated from circuses, carnivals and big tops around the nation, but on Saturday, Sept. 15 at Hudson, it was announcing the arrival of one Nicky Waldeck, soccer player extraordinaire. Waldeck, Western Reserves high-scoring forward, laid waste to the Hiland Lady Hawks defense, and by...