Woosters director of administration resigns
After just over a year in the job, Robert Fowler, Woosters director of administration, has resigned. According to a Jan. 4 press release issued by the mayors office, Wooster Mayor Bob Breneman noted that in a letter dated Jan. 3 Fowler advised the mayor of his decision to resign effective at the end of January. His decision will enable him to accept the position of director of public...
Civil War Roundtable to meet at Wayne County Public Library
The public is invited to the Wayne County Civil War Roundtable program Tuesday evening, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m., in the Conference Room West of the Wayne County Public Library (Wooster Branch). The programs are cosponsored by the library and by the Wayne County Historical Society. The movie The Conspirator, directed by Robert Redford, will be shown that evening. It is the mesmerizing and suspenseful...
Goodwill Industries named WorthyWorks recipient
The Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC), in partnership with the Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF), recently announced that Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties, Inc. will be recognized as the Chambers 2011 recipient of the WorthyWorks Award at the annual chamber dinner Jan. 19 at Greenbriar Conference and Party Centre in Wooster. This award recognizes the important...
Wooster Camera Club presents a photo display at Orrville Library
The Wooster Camera Club will present a photo display at the Orrville Public Library, 230 North Main St. (Route 57) in Orrville, beginning Feb. 8 through Feb. 28. This display has become an annual event for the club, presenting photography as an art form for the enjoyment of the viewing public. It features photos taken by its members, covering a variety of subjects from landscapes to portraits,...
Generals make a statement in 48-43 win over Lady Hawks
One team came into the Tuesday, Jan. 3 game between Hiland and Wooster at the Perry Reese Center in Berlin looking to make a statement. The other was looking for an all-too-elusive signature win against a quality opponent.When the final buzzer went off, it was Wooster that had fulfilled its hopes, coming away with a 48-43 win that went down to the final seconds.“It’s a big win for us, without...
Community students can get in free to Scots-Oberlin mens basketball game
The College of Wooster is opening its doors to all students in the community Saturday night, Jan. 7, when the Oberlin Yeomen come to Wooster. Wooster is 9-2 overall but 1-2 in North Coast Athletic Conference play, while the Yeomen are 4-6 and 0-2 in NCAC play. Game time is 7:30 at Woosters Timken Physical Education Center. The college is still on break, so this is an opportunity for the...