First Winesburg Antiques and Flea Market a success
Every town, no matter the size, has one common goal, to show more people how fabulous it truly is. Winesburg is surely no different. On Saturday, July 21, the Winesburg Business District and the Winesburg Historical Society teamed up to offer the first Antiques and Flea Market right in the heart of town. For it being the first year it was a very successful event. The business district and...Caspian Terns make an appearance at Funk Bottoms Wildlife Area
Caspian Terns make an appearance at Funk Bottoms Wildlife Area Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. It's the end of the nesting season but there are still birds out there. Find out more in the "Gone Birding" column. On Wednesday morning, the thermometer showed a cool 59 degrees at 7:00 in the morning. That was enough to get me in the mood for birding,...Healthy Holmes Tri-Man vs. Nature triathlon celebrates successful first year
The rolling hills of Amish Country offer beautiful scenery, peaceful settings, and for the participants of the Man vs. Nature triathlon, a very rigorous course to travel. “I was excited to participate in the triathlon because it was something different other than running and it was something that was going to challenge my fitness,” said participant Schuyler Jones. On Saturday, July...7/24/12 Tier II grant has few takers
SUMMARY: One Millersburg business using grant program Few Millersburg businesses are biting at $289,500 in grant dollars offered for improvements to downtown buildings. Millersburg Village Administrator Nate Troyer said Wednesday July 24 that only two building owners have expressed interest in the money, offered through a Ohio Department of Development Tier II downtown revitalization grant...FROMONLINE | 2012-07-25
I Love the Sweet Days of Summer Column Summary Sweet times, sweet air, sweet faces; all are enjoyments of a season that is too soon over. Enjoy these days, and someday remember your sweet old days of summer. Summertime is sweet; sweet for school kids out of their box-walled classrooms, sweet for families on their road trip vacations, and sweet for water lovers on the lake, pond, or river...Wishes can really happen in times of need
073012 WishesCanHappen Promo: Riceland Golf Course, Wishes Can Happen step up again to help a child in need Wishes can really happen in times of need By Brian Questel There are golf outings and then there are those that words alone cannot describe. Larry and Mary Lou Lisic, owners of Riceland Golf Course in Orrville, have taken the time to do something special for someone in need for over two...
East Holmes reworks bussing
Planned cuts in bussing have been avoided for East Holmes students, thanks to a complete reworking of routes. Superintendent Joe Edinger said Monday, July 23 at the monthly meeting of the East Holmes Local Schools board of education that new bus routes should result in savings for the district while ensuring every child still has transportation to school. We are expecting some outstanding...
2013 budget estimate has county in the black
Increased sales tax revenues could be a boon for the county general fund in 2013 even as funding from the state for local governments continues to shrink. The Holmes County commissioners on Monday, July 23 approved a 2013 tax budget that reflects an estimated $9,973,653 in revenues vs. $9,870,774.15 in appropriations. The appropriations represent the amount county officeholders can expect as...