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Holmes County College Fair to be held at Hiland High School’s Perry Reese Jr. Community Center Oct. 19

  • October 12, 2009
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The annual Holmes County College Fair will be held on Monday, Oct. 19, at Hiland High School’s Perry Reese Community Center, from 6:30-8 p.m. This is a free event and it is open to all residents of Holmes and surrounding counties. Parents and high school students, as well as home school students and adult students, are encouraged to attend. More than 70 exhibitors will be at this year’s college...

Kean Elementary teacher, Julie Beckett, named Ohio Lottery Teacher of the Month

  • October 12, 2009
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For the second time in recent months, a member of the Wooster City School District’s teaching team has received statewide recognition for excellence in education. Kean Elementary School second grade teacher, Julie Beckett, was named the Ohio Lottery Teacher of the Month for September. The Ohio Lottery’s Teacher of the Month award recognizes outstanding teachers for their dedication,...

Christian Children’s Home celebrates 40th anniversary

  • October 12, 2009
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For four decades one place has made all the difference in the world for the fragile abused and neglected children in their care …the Christian Children’s Home of Ohio (CCHO). More than 500 current and former residents, foster families and staff members returned to the campus on Sept. 26 for the annual Fall Fest to mark the organization’s 40th anniversary with a celebration of food, games and...

What this hunting season has to offer you

  • October 12, 2009
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It’s been several years since I have written an outdoor column, but I am pretty excited about the opportunity to do it again. I spend a lot of time in the outdoors hunting and fishing. (Some would say an excessive amount of time.) Right now most of my weekends are taken up with bird dog trials, but there will also be time for plenty of fall fishing and hunting. If you are an avid hunter, you...

Tiaras glitter as OSF royalty crowned

  • October 12, 2009
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With tears of joy streaming down her face, as she realized a longtime dream, Rebecca Kolb stepped forward as her name was called to be crowned the 2009 Ohio Swiss Festival Queen. Kolb, who was 2008 second attendant for Queen Renee Harding, has been studying and preparing for this day for two years. Joining Kolb as part of her new court were Emily Lappin as first attendant, and Elizabeth...

Hot apple fritters never lose their popularity

  • October 12, 2009
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Festival-goers at the Little Switzerland of Ohio’s Swiss Festival quickly learn that there’s one food stand that is a must-visit each and every year – the apple fritter stand, manned by the First Mennonite of Sugarcreek church members. Since the very first year of the festival, 57 years ago, the church has been providing their delicious apple delights to visitors, who patiently stand in line...

ORHS’ Jumpin’ Pumpkin train rides designed for family fun

  • October 12, 2009
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All aboard for some festive Halloween fun in Orrville. For at least one day this fall, Halloween hoots will turn into toots, and the public will have an opportunity to sit back and let the rhythm of the train tracks melt away some of life’s stress. One haunting sound this Halloween season which is designed to bring joy instead of fright is the nostalgic sound of the train whistle, which will...

Columbus Day event funds scholarships

  • October 12, 2009
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New local chapter of hunting organization aims to feed the hungry

  • October 12, 2009
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While the thrill of the hunt and the adrenaline rush deer hunters get when zeroing in on a prize buck are alluring, this year in Holmes County there will be another reason to get out the crossbow or the rifle and head to the woods for the hunt. Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) is a national organization that focuses on using donated deer meat to feed needy families. As deer season...

Candlelight vigil to promote domestic violence awareness

  • October 12, 2009
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Candles and purple balloons trailing down Spink St., across Liberty St., and ending at the gazebo on Market St. on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m., will represent the battle against domestic violence. That same battle thrives on awareness and support and, of course, the trademark purple ribbon assists in the efforts. Every Woman’s House has been promoting the end of domestic violence for years,...