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Fundraising critical aspect for Wooster athletes

082012 sportsfundraising Promo: Many are doing their part to help fund WHS athletic programs Fundraising critical aspect for Wooster athletes By Brian Questel Money is an issue in any business and education is no different. Certainly what is different is that it contains so many different programs looking for support. Athletics is no different, but what is different are the many ways that the...

FROMONLINE | 2012-08-29

Smells of Silence Column Summary We all hear the sounds of silence, but have you noticed the smells of silence that the harvest season brings to the autumn air? Autumn is fast approaching and with low measurement rain gauges, some leaves are finding the ground sooner than last year’s first blanket of fall. Their colors, a dry brown with darker crinkles are not much to appreciate; let’s hope...

8/29/12 Juvenile injured in Wednesday crash in Wooster

A 12-year-old boy was transported to Wooster Community Hospital this morning after a bicycle/motor vehicle accident. Wooster Police Capt. Scott Rotolo said Wednesday Aug. 29 that the boy was transported by Wooster Fire to the hospital after being struck in the intersection of Graustark Path and E. Highland Avenue at approximately 7:54 a.m. According to Rotolo, the boy was northbound on Graustark...

Haas’s first Wooster win will wait another week

082012 FBGarfield Promo: Garfield slips by Wooster 14-12 in Hass’s Wooster debut Haas’s first Wooster win will wait another week By Brian Questel After the long wait, it wasn’t the outcome that Doug Haas had hoped for. The first-year Wooster coach watched his team take a quick lead on a senior-laden Akron Garfield team, but the early 12-spot the Generals put up wasn’t enough as the Rams...

Patient Navigators at WCH: “You Don’t Have to Face This Alone”

(Full-length story) Many of us wouldn’t think of setting out on a long journey without a GPS. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were some kind of navigation system to guide patients and their families through the difficult journey of chronic disease or cancer as well? As it turns out, there is. At Wooster Community Hospital (WCH), two Patient Navigators are now available to help patients...

Patient Navigators Offer Support, Resources

(Teaser story) “Cancer.” “Diabetes.” “Parkinson’s.” Hearing a doctor pronounce words like these can be frightening and overwhelming. Along with their emotional impact, they create a whole new set of issues to deal with: finances, treatment options, appointment schedules, even lodging and transportation. These are issues that no one should have to face alone. “Studies published...

A very rare Brown Pelican surprises boaters and birders at Atwood Lake

A very rare Brown Pelican surprises boaters and birders at Atwood Lake Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week a rare Brown Pelican made the news. Find out more in the "Gone Birding" column. On August 27, a co-worker casually mentioned to Jim McCormac at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources that someone had sent her a photo of a pelican in Ohio...
Classic dystopian novel sparks intelligent debate in the classroom

Classic dystopian novel sparks intelligent debate in the classroom

The Tuscarawas County Literacy Coalition partners with Kent State Tuscarawas, area libraries, schools, individuals and businesses to offer the One Book One Community (OBOC) project, now in its fifth year. The goal of the project is to bring people together through a shared experience. Participants all read the same book and that opens up a dialogue for discussion. Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451...
Twin-engine Cessna promotes missions

Twin-engine Cessna promotes missions

This aircraft has been stationed at various locations in Wayne, Holmes and Stark counties since May 2012, and was in four parades. The twin-engine, 1968 Cessna 310 was purchased in California by Preferred Airparts and is now being used to promote the Sept. 22-23 Missions At The Airport event in Kidron. Preferred is offering a free airplane ride at the MATA to the person who can tell them the most...
Pro-Life group hosts baby photo contest

Pro-Life group hosts baby photo contest

Wayne-Holmes Right to Life (WHRTL) is now accepting contestants for their annual baby photo contest, which will be held during the Wayne County Fair. Parents may submit a photograph no larger than 4-by-6 of their child, birth to 2 years as of Sept. 1, along with the child’s name, date of birth, parents’ names, address, and phone number. A self-addressed stamped envelope must be included if the...