Broad-winged Hawks put on a show at Lake Erie Metropark, just south of Detroit, Michigan
Broad-winged Hawks put on a show at Lake Erie Metropark, just south of Detroit, Michigan Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce headed up to Detroit for the fall Broad-winged Hawk migration. Find out more in the "Gone Birding" column. I had just about given up on finding a suitable day for making my annual fall pilgrimage to see the...
Richland Township barn fire believed to be arson
A barn fire that occurred near Glenmont Monday, Sept. 24 is believed to be arson. The fire, reported at 3:20 p.m., destroyed a barn located off state Route 520 on Township Road 31. Richland Township Fire Chief Melissa McCartney-Wells said the barn, a century-old structure, was not currently in use by its owner, Robert Starner. McCartney-Wells said information is still being sought about the...
Going back in time Keeping the Appalachian style of dancing alive
The Cedar Valley Cloggers of Wooster are offering beginning classes for singles, couples, youth and adults. A free introductory class is being offered Monday, Oct. 1, at 5:45 p.m., to be held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds Fair Board Building. Hard soled shoes are best for beginners and casual dress attire. Clogging began back in the mid 1700s when different ethnic groups settled in the...Wooster cant fence in Rams in another late heartbreaker
Well get there. Im confident of that. With those words, Wooster High football coach Doug Haas was looking ahead. The reality was that was all he could do following a disappointing loss for the Generals Friday/Saturday at Mansfield Madison. Lightning postponed the Ohio Cardinal Conference showdown Sept. 21 with just 2:17 to play and the game knotted at 42-all. When it resumed the...
Lady Knights stuff Tygers but cant get past Lady Lex
Oh, that doggone Lady Lex team. The West Holmes Lady Knights hosted Lexington on Thursday, Sept. 20 on the pitch at West Holmes High School, but not even the home field advantage could turn the tide in favor of West Holmes, which fell to Lexington again, this time by a count of 2-0. We played well overall. I liked the effort we showed in the second half, said Josh Wengerd, WHHS coach. Even...
Knights Ohios newest thrill ride following Ashland nail-biter
Forget the Millennium force, Magnum XL, Wicked Twister and Top Thrill dragster. Those exciting roller coaster rides at Cedar Point may lay claim to the most thrilling rides in Ohio, but for the fans of West Holmes football, they may well take their Knights as the most breathtaking, heart-stopping ride in the Buckeye state. For the second week in a row, the Knights put on quite a show on the...
Mentally tough Lady Hawks survive in win over Strasburg
After dropping a close contest to Strasburg August 28, the Hiland Lady Hawks had a little bit of sweet revenge on their minds when the two teams squared off at the Perry Reese Community Center on Monday, Sept. 24. Hiland got its revenge, outlasting the Tigers in a five-game thriller, and Hiland head coach Becky Williams hopes it is a precursor of things to come as her team enters the second...
Pirates survive gusts to win Div. III golf Sectionals; Grates regret
The golfers at the Div. III Sectional golf tournament at Willandale Golf Course on Tuesday, Sept. 25 may have felt like they had been magically transported to St. Andrews Golf Course in Scotland, where the blustery winds make golf a huge challenge. After a fairly calm front nine holes, the winds whipped up and scores skyrocketed in the second half of play, and only the best of course management...
Buckinghams 81 leads Wooster and earns OCC award
Nick Buckingham headed into the Ohio Cardinal Conference golf tournament at Mohican Hills knowing if he took care of business he would be first-team OCC. When the Wooster senior held up his end of the bargain with an 81, he left Mohicans golf course with an even bigger honor. Buckingham posted the third-best round of the day Sept. 20 to finish third overall, but that score, coupled with the...