Playing it Safe in Youth Sports
Teaser article: Playing it Safe in Youth Sports Youth sports are a popular and rewarding pastime for many local children and teens. Their many benefits include increased confidence, physical fitness and relational skills. However, it is important to play it safe, as the risk of injury is ever-present. For young athletes, moderation is key, said Dr. Anne Marie Chicorelli of Wooster,...Persinger, Wenger notch wins as General girls second in Youngstown quad
121211 YSUgirlsswim Promo: Wooster swimmers open with pair of wins in Youngstown quad meet Persinger, Wenger notch wins as General girls second in Youngstown quad By Brian Questel With a healthy influx of freshmen into a veteran program this season, Wooster High girls swim coach Chris Matthew was expecting good things. The Generals got off to a good start in a quad meet held at Youngstown...November comes to an end with some more exciting birding reports
Gone Birding December 5, 2011 Bargain Hunter - Holmes and Wayne November comes to an end with more exciting birding reports Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce reports on a number of late November birding finds around the state. Find out more in the "Gone Birding" column. It really has been an amazing month. The Black-tailed Gull...
How Patty's team got its groove back
West Holmes won its first game of the season back on Nov. 26.On Thursday, Dec. 8 the Lady Knights improved to 3-0 with a 58-46 victory over Ohio Cardinal Conference (OCC) rival Lexington, inside the Dungeon at West Holmes High School.And while West Holmes has beaten its first three opponents – Tri-Valley, Triway and Lady Lex – by an average of 10.6 points, playing only three games over the...Shreve man skips appointments while on bond, gets prison
SUMMARY: Gets nine months of marijuana trafficking charge A Shreve man said he skipped out on court-ordered appointments with probation while awaiting sentencing on a drug trafficking charge to be with his family. Richard S. Lyons, 26, 11390 Township Road 506, was sentenced Thursday Dec. 8 by Holmes County Common Pleas Judge Robert D. Rinfret to nine months in prison on one count of trafficking...Christmas is the evergreen holiday
Summary It just wouldnt be Christmas without the tree, according to Bruce Stambaugh. Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he cant think of anything else to include. For Dec. 19, 2011 It wouldnt be Christmas without a Christmas tree. I realize...Krajcik Magic: Josh Krajcik Advances to The X Factor's Semi Finals
Summary: At Last: The X Factor finalist Josh Krajcik's name is called first as he advances to the semi-finals. Throughout The X Factor's first U.S. season, Josh Krajcik's fans have had to endure long, dramatic pauses, excruciating commercial breaks and reality television theatrics before discovering that the soulful singer was selected once again as a favorite by America's viewers, a fact that...
Birthing blonde
I was hoping my sister would be the first Facebook live birth, but unfortunately, we might have to wait until child number two or three comes along for that activity on the News Feed. But you heard me right! On Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 8:33 p.m., my beautiful nephew Rowan came into this world, and with what seemed like my entire Facebook friend list watching for his arrival, I thought for sure we'd...A Place in the Heart: Adopted Sons Complete an Area Family
Summary: With a houseful of rambunctious youngsters these former foster parents are sure to find joy if not peace in their household this holiday season. With two adopted sons and a child of their own, Mike and his wife, Debbie, of Tuscarawas County, plan to continue making memorable holiday traditions with their family. After 16 years together with the freedom to do whatever they wanted,...