Larry Hardin: The Biggest Loser
Summary: It all started in January when Larry Hardin's orthopedic surgeon handed him a small slip of paper that got him thinking. Now, six months later, thanks to that paper and a friendly challenge issued to him and his co-workers at Moore's Lawn and Garden, Hardin's friends and relatives, even his own granddaughters, barely recognize him. Story: Some people might call Larry Hardin a loser,...Area residents are all abuzz about beekeeping
Summary Interest in beekeeping in the area is on the rise. Beekeeping is on the rise, according to Dr. Jim Tew, recently retired bee specialist at The Ohio State University Extension Services in Wooster. He just doesnt know why. A meeting held recently at the residence of Mark Miller near Mt. Hope seemed to be proof of that. Men, women and children nearly filled the several rows of church...Buckeye Career Center Board of Education Meeting June 19
Summary: The Board of Education for Buckeye Career Center approves the winning bid for the 2012 project house. Main Article: Key Action: Buckeye Career Center Board of Education members approved a bid of $210,000 for the 2012 project house at 1948 Buckeye St., NE, New Philadelphia, OH. The board approved the bid from Abram and Carrie Klaserner from Salem, OH for the 3,300 square foot brick...Kangas journey: From the shelter to service
Summary: Chaz Caudill, a seven year old Smithville resident, will be taking on a service dog. Kanga, a Pit Bull, was a rescue with the Wayne County Humane Society. She was fostered by Jim Wright, a trainer, who will train Kanga to be his service dog. Chaz Caudill, a seven year old Smithville resident, and Kanga, his Pit Bull, have a lot in common. Both have been out-casted, both have been...FROMONLINE | 2012-06-20
Summertime is colorful fun Column Summary The sweetness of summer can be seen all over the front of our children; red lips, red tongues, red dribbles on chins and down their white t-shirts. Red must be summer favorite. Today is the first day of summer, and if you havent made your summertime plans yet, you arent lagging behind; you are simply the kind of person that lives their vacation...Vicious Pit Bulls: Fact or fiction?
Summary: Pit Bulls have been labeled and stigmatized as dangerous and vicious dogs. This myth follows a pattern in our societya pattern that must have a dog to outcast. In Ohio, Pit Bulls have been removed from the vicious dog list, replaced by legislation that bases action on the dogs behavior, not breed. Pit Bulls have a reputation for being dangerous and deadly. Their intimidating...FROMONLINE | 2012-06-20
By Tami Lange Summer vacation has barely begun, but parents of children in the Wooster City School District already are being asked to help make sure their child has a seat on the bus this fall. The closing of Wayne and Lincoln Way elementaries and the realignment of sixth graders to Edgewood Middle School and eighth graders to Wooster High School is necessitating some major changes in the...OBITUARY | 2012-06-20
William E. Bill Bayha, 91, of Millersburg, died June 18, 2012, at Majora Lane Care Center. Bill was born August 22, 1920, in Wheeling, W.Va. He married Emma Kiger on April 16, 1939. She passed away in 2010. Bill was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army and Navy after serving his country in WWII. Throughout his life, he enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. Bill is...
Rutherford and Vincent turn OOM Hilltop opener into a thrill ride
Jesse Rutherford turned Hilltop Speedway into his own personal playground and ran away from the field. Brian Vincent eked out a win at the wire. It was all part of the fun of Ohio Outlaw Motorsports (OOM) action, which roared into Millersburg on Friday, June 15. Ohio Outlaw Motorsports kicked off the 2012 season Friday night, bringing flat track motorcycles, quads and dwarf cars to the high...