OBITUARY | 2012-01-30
Madeline A. Wallick, 85, of Middletown, formerly of Dover, died Jan. 24, 2012, at Garden Manor. Madeline was born June 21, 1926, in Rockford, Ill. On July 30, 1945, she was united in marriage to Richard W. Wallick, who preceded her in death in 2003. Madeline worked for the former Bank One, Dover, and was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church, New Philadelphia. She was the longtime...OBITUARY | 2012-01-30
Betty Yockey, 90, of Dover, died Jan. 25, 2012, at Amberwood Manor, New Philadelphia. Born July 7, 1921, in Uhrichsville, Betty was a daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth Hines. She graduated from Uhrichsville High School and went on to attend Akron City Hospitals School of Nursing and became a registered nurse. She practiced for over 30 years, first at Twin City Hospital, Dennison, and...Millersburg Police Report, 01/27/12
Disabled vehicle reported on Taylor Alley. Motorists assisted with vehicle lockouts on S. Washington and on Glen Dr.
Why Im write
My college search was short, sweet, and right to the point. I had absolutely no uncertainty, and the moment I laid my eyes on the beautiful, lush, campus of Ohio University, I knew that I would be spending the next years furthering my education in Athens. I visited twice, stayed there over the summer, and played in the Ohio High School Athletic Association district tennis tournament at Ohio...
Berlin Pajama Party brings more than local shoppers out in their PJs
Saturday, Jan. 28 marked the annual inventory reduction sale for Country Craft Cupboard in Berlin. Ladies were in the store between 6-9 a.m. for 40 percent off their purchase across the board, with one catch. Everyone must wear their pajamas. The 40 percent off sale started as an inventory reduction, and requirement of wearing your pajamas was just for some winter fun, said owner of Country...
Environmental regulations aim to prevent pollution from oil tank spills
Q: What environmental regulations are designed to prevent pollution from oil tank spills at businesses, farms and other properties? A: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and all 50 states have a wide variety of water pollution laws that prohibit a person from allowing oil to spill from tanks into streams, lakes and other water bodies. Under one of these laws, the EPA has instituted...
Wooster Speech and Debate team captures 25th straight district title
The year was 1987. LA Law, Cheers and Golden Girls were the big hits on television. Michael Jackson released his new album, Bad. President Reagan was challenging the Russians to tear down the Berlin Wall. Plans were announced to dig a tunnel beneath the English Channel. At home, Americans were captivated by the Unabomber and the rescue of little Jessica McClure from a well in Texas .and...
Wooster's music faculty shows they are performers as well as teachers
Music students from the Wooster City School District normally see their music teachers in the confines of the classroom.But for one evening student musicians had the unique opportunity to see their instructors playing another role – that of performer.On Jan. 26, members of the instrumental and vocal music faculty of the Wooster City School District presented their annual Music Faculty Recital...
First Wayne College International Festival a hit
Featuring food, music and educational displays, the first University of Akron Wayne College International Festival, held Jan. 25 and 26, was hugely popular according to Jackie Ashbaugh, student activities coordinator for the college. The event, which was initiated this year in an effort to help students learn more about global culture, included displays representing 10 different cultures,...