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Administrators of local colleges and universities remain positive

  • March 4, 2010
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Despite the challenges facing local colleges and universities, administrators are trying to stay positive as they weather the economic storm that has battered many institutions across the nation. State universities, community colleges, and private schools have all faced their share of difficulties, but many are marching on, with some schools experiencing growth and increased enrollment. Cindy...

Economic growth has been present during pressing times

  • March 4, 2010
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As the state of the economy continues to make headlines, Americans are trying to cope with one of the longest recessions to hit the U.S. in decades. At the local level, leaders such as Rod Crider, president of the Wayne Economic Development Council (WEDC) and Jeff Griffin, executive director of the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce, are trying to do everything they can to support local businesses...

The Wayne County Community Foundation helps families in need

  • March 4, 2010
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As the cost of higher education continues to soar, The Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) is committed to helping local students and their families overcome this difficulty by providing access to a wide variety of scholarships.   Despite the economic downfall, the WCCF was able to persevere in 2009 with a record number of scholarships. New scholarships have also been added for 2010. “The...

Community health, wellness always a top priority for WCH

  • March 4, 2010
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As we look forward, it seems appropriate to take notice of where we are right now. The past year brought Wooster Community Hospital (WCH) state, regional, and national recognition in so many areas: Ÿ Winner of Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals Award for the second year in a row – national recognition Ÿ Received Outstanding Achievement Award for our cancer program from the America College of...

The banking industry has issues but this non-for-profit is rock solid

  • March 4, 2010
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The Wayne County Community Federal Credit Union (WCCFCU) may be the best thing you’ve never heard of in Wayne County. Tucked away on a quiet Smithville street, this cooperative institution provides all the same services as a bank, but as a not-for-profit, they invest all of their profits back into their members. This results in cost savings for consumers. “Our main problem is that people don’t...

Impressive additions won’t lead to complacency even in tough times

  • March 4, 2010
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“I hope people realize what a gem they have here in Pomerene Hospital. We want people to understand what a precious commodity Holmes County has in a county-owned hospital which provides top-notch care.” While Tony Snyder, CEO of Pomerene Hospital, may be just a tad biased in that statement, it rings very true. Holmes County can rely on Pomerene Hospital to provide quality healthcare, with...

Nicholson sees increase in quality, sales for 2010

  • March 4, 2010
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Barry Nicholson is deeply proud of being the third generation of the Nicholson family to provide quality vehicles to its customers at Chuck Nicholson Auto Superstore. The dealership offers Chevy and Buick cars and Chevy and GMC trucks to the area. “We sold to 53 counties and 12 different states last year. We have customers that come down from Cleveland just for oil changes,” said Nicholson...

Wayne-Holmes NAIFA creates connections that count

  • March 4, 2010
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Most people probably have never heard of Wayne-Holmes NAIFA, and yet it exists, in part, for their benefit. NAIFA stands for National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. Mark Hancock, of Hancock Insurance Agency in Wooster, is currently the vice-president for the Wayne-Holmes NAIFA chapter. “NAIFA is a professional group,” he explained. “We are a nationwide organization of...

Green is good for Millersburg Tire’s coming year

  • March 4, 2010
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“We’ve been green since green became a color,” exclaimed Brad Schmucker, owner of Millersburg Tire Service and Millersburg Retread Division. His eyes twinkled as his trademark grin spread across his face, and he explained, “We have been retreading tires and recycling for 50 years, making old tires new.” Schmucker credits the expertise of longtime shop manager Lee Hunter, who has been with...

Millersburg Electric generating an expanding market

  • March 4, 2010
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Despite the economic downturn, Millersburg Electric has continued to experience growth in certain segments of the business over the last 18 months, especially in the area of stand-by generators. Sales of Generac generators have been strong, allowing Millersburg Electric to maintain Generac’s Elite dealer status and state’s top Generac Guardian series dealer for the third year in a row. “There...