Woosters Fairyland: Seeing the Ohio Light Opera as a Spotlight Operator.
The audience gathered in, seating themselves as the lights grew dim. A pleasant, lively tune issued from the orchestra pit. The heavy red curtain billowed as it was opened to reveal a set that looked like an oversized oriental cupboard. It even had moveable doors that the actors went in and out of. The Ohio Light Opera had opened its third show, The Mikado, on Thursday, June 28. But never has...Please Come Home for Christmas is the theme at the J.E. Reeves Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum
Summary: Christmas is a wonderful time to visit the J.E. Reeves Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum. Decorated with style and elegance that showcases the 17 room Victorian era mansion, visitors are greeted with something new each year. A visit to the J.E. Reeves Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum at Christmas will be a like stepping back in time. The Victorian home was purchased in...Up to bat for local Special Olympians
Summary: On Saturday, July 14, the Field of Dreams softball game will return to Wooster Foursquare Softball Field on Friendsville Rd. Loaded with talent and excitement, the game raises both funds and awareness for the Wayne County Special Olympics. The Field of Dreams softball game has an electrifying energy. The combination of Special Olympic athletes and local business members creates a...6/28/12 Two injured in TR 174 crash
Two men were transported by medical helicopter from a plane crash that occurred Thursday morning off Township Road 174 near Baltic. The two men, who have not been identified, were transported from the crash site, a hillside at the end of Township Road 174. The plane is a 1957 Piper PA 23 and is registered with an Akron flight club, according to Federal Aviation Administration records. The crash...Camp Invention fosters learning by sparking curiosity
Summary: Local students learned science, technology, engineering and math in a fun-filled atmosphere that sparked their curiosity at Camp Invention. The week-long camp was held at Buckeye Career Center at New Philadelphia. Buckeye Career Center served as host for the second year in a row to Camp Invention, a week-long day camp for kids entering first-sixth grades. Camp Director, Michelle Watson...
Consumer warning: Protect pets and livestock during heat wave
As a midsummer heat wave takes hold across the Midwest, the Animals for Life Foundation reminds pet and livestock owners about the importance of keeping a watchful eye on your animals during this warm weather. Heat affects animals because their natural cooling systems are not as effective as humans, said David White, executive director of the Animals for Life Foundation. Animals dont...
Pilot, passenger hospitalized following Thursday plane crash
The pilot and passenger of a private plane that went down near Baltic Thursday, June 28 are hospitalized from injuries suffered in the crash. Floyd S. Pierson, 60, and Charles W. Stevens, 51, were transported from the crash site to Akron General Hospital where they are listed in serious condition. The crash occurred at approximately 9:45 a.m. when Pierson apparently made an emergency landing on...
Three teams embroiled in bitter battle for top walking spot
The team from Dynamicz has pushed their way into a serious confrontation with Scenic Pointe and Every Womans House as the three teams go head-to-head-to-head in the battle for first place in Holmes County Park District Walking On To Wellness program. Led by Nate Ewing, Team Dynamicz has forced its way into third place, just 176 points behind front-running Scenic Pointe and 99 points behind...