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Wooster grabs fourth-seed in Walsh Sectional/District tournament

021330 WHSgirlsdraw Promo: Generals look for momentum heading into postseason tournaments Wooster grabs fourth-seed in Walsh Sectional/District tournament By Brian Questel “It was … fair.” That was how Wooster girls’ basketball coach Mike Baus summed up Wooster’s move back to Canton-area postseason basketball, returning to the region after competing in the Medina Sectional/District the...

Mild winter can result in more bugs this spring

Summary: Mild temperatures have become the norm for the region this winter. With warmer temperatures comes a probability of more bugs this spring. Gardeners can plan ahead to control insects naturally with the use of homemade sprays or powders that are safe for humans and pets, planting plant species that attract natural predators and the sometimes inevitable hand-picking. Sure it’s February...
Annual Pantasia concert will showcase current and alumni steel band musicians

Annual Pantasia concert will showcase current and alumni steel band musicians

The Dover High School Steel Band, under the direction of Joan Wenzel, will create an evening of warm-weather paradise for their annual Pantasia concert. The unique event will be held Feb. 19, and will be a celebration of the 20th year of the Dover High School Steel Band. The program will showcase the 35 musicians of the steel band, sharing the stage with Tom Miller, special guest and clinician...
Remind me

Remind me

That day of love – it's coming around again, isn't it?If you've followed my blogs for any length of time at all, you'll know two things:a) In this household, it's not all candy and flowers.b) We do love and celebrate Valentine's Day.I won't beat you over the head with it this year. I won't tell you how George is not a flower guy, or how we chuckle at all the jewelry commercials telling...

Scholarships available for nontraditional students

The Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) is accepting applications for a number of scholarships established to benefit nontraditional students from the Wayne County area. Details on each scholarship and application information are available by contacting WCCF at 330-262-3877 or download online at http://www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org. As dates vary, for information about application...

Historic Downtown Millersburg seeks to add new members

Summary: Historic Downtown Millersburg looks to add more members through the annual Membership Drive to improve downtown life. Walking through Historic Downtown Millersburg there’s usually a chance of seeing something going on, from events like Girls Night Out, which promotes downtown businesses and pampering ladies, to more family oriented things like the Fourth of July fireworks and...

Real Amish avoid the media

The Amish have been in the news in recent months, and the news hasn’t always been good. The bizarre hair-cutting incidents, murders and accidental shootings all had the bright lights of media coverage shining on the normally peaceful and private Amish folks. By faith and by lifestyle, the Amish wanted none of the attention. Yet, it is ironic that when something disturbing and uncanny happens...

True Love

Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey. Dear Michael- After twenty-two years of knowing you, I know not to send you flowers for Valentine’s Day. Not because I don’t love you, as you know I love you more than life itself. Not because I don’t...

2/8/12 Park board considers pool proposal

SUMMARY: Grass-roots effort looks at feasibility study to build pool run by park district The Holmes County Park District pledged its support for a study that may lead to a district-operated swimming pool. In a meeting with the park board Tuesday Feb. 7, Suzan Earney and Ruth Waltman received the board’s backing for a feasibility study that will examine whether a pool run by the park district...

2/8/12 Bus driver in alleged DUI case scheduled to change plea

A Killbuck man charged with DUI and endangering children for allegedly driving a school bus while intoxicated is expected to plea guilty in Holmes County Municipal Court. Kenyon Conner, 53, 11444 Township Road 254, is scheduled for a change of plea hearing Feb. 15. According to Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Christine Williams, a plea agreement has been reached between the state and Conner’s...