121211 Wooster Figure Skating Club puts a new spin on a holiday favorite
Summary: Skaters brought a holiday favorite to life on the ice at the Alice Noble Ice Arena on Dec. 4. A holiday classic came to life on the ice of the Alice Noble Ice Arena on Dec. 4 when the Wooster Figure Skating Club presented the Nutcracker on Ice. Based on the story The Nutcracker and the King of Mice by E.T.A. Hoffman and set to music as a ballet by the Russian composer Peter...Christmas in Zoar took guests back in time
Summary: Zoar was the place to be last weekend when the museums, shops and private residences were open for the publics enjoyment. Fine crafts, music and a visit from the German Santa, Belsnickle were just a few of the attractions that helped guests celebrate the Christmas season in the village. Christmas in Zoar epitomized charm as the village welcomed guests with holiday music, skilled...
Seasoned hunter: local man nabs elk with a bow
Myron Zeke Hershberger, owner of Mid Ohio Concrete in Millersburg, shot this 6-by-6 elk while bow hunting in New Mexico in September of this year. This is his ninth elk shot with a bow in 13 years.OBITUARY | 2011-12-05
Ervin A. Hostetler, 86, of Mt. Eaton, died Dec. 5, 2011, at the home of his nephew, Willis Miller. Ervin was born August 27, 1925, in Holmes County, to the late Abe J. and Sarah Hochstetler. He retired from Wayne-Dalton and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving are a sister, Ida Troyer of Knoxville, Tenn.; brother, Raymond (Marie) Hochstetler of Sarasota, Fla.; and many nieces,...OBITUARY | 2011-12-05
James Frank Smithhisler, 94, of Loudonville, died Dec. 4, 2011, at Samaritan Regional Health System, following a brief illness. James was born Oct. 29, 1917, in Greer, to the late J. Walter and Martha Smithhisler. He had lived in the Loudonville area since age six and was a 1936 graduate of Loudonville High School. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of WWII and was the retired custodian of the...OBITUARY | 2011-12-05
Gary Michael Davis, 62, of Kimbolton, died Nov. 15, 2011, at his residence. Gary was born July 31, 1949, in New Milton, to Rosalee Davis of Georgia and the late Woodrow Wilson Davis. He was a former employee of Lakeside Apartment Complex as head of maintenance and was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Gary enjoyed hunting and all outdoor activities. Surviving are daughters, Sherry S...Small Claims Court, week of 11/28/11
Robert L. McKim Sr., 120 12th St. NW, Lot M, Carrollton, against Mr. Rooter Plumbing of North Central Ohio, 7838 TR 102, Millersburg, $210.59.Traffic Court, week of 11/28/11
Larry K. Orr, Apple Creek, kindle a fire; Jason C. White, Killbuck, expired plate; Brian M. Whitman, Millersburg, improper backing; Charles W. Coldren, Caledonia, seat belt; Timothy L. Barnett, Holmesville, domestic violence, jail time suspended, 1 year probation, Lifeskills, no contact with victim; Trey A. Jacobs, Wooster, underage person, jail time suspended, 6 months probation, 25 hours...
Capturing a Christmas memory on film
Santa may be a busy guy at this time of year but for the past nine years hes found the time to stop by Liberty Street Commons in downtown Wooster for Main Street Wooster and Room Scapes annual Pictures with Santa event. In addition to photos with the jolly old elf himself, visitors to the Dec. 2 event enjoyed face painting complements of the members of the Triway High School Art Club and a...