Looking for locally-made gifts this holiday season?
Holiday gift shopping can be overwhelming, and sometimes the options seem uninspired. But if you come to Local Roots on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the first holiday Artisan Day, youre sure to find plenty of exciting new gift ideas for family and friends. The artisan members at Local Roots have been busier than the elves in Santas workshop to create and craft new items for...
Ushering in the Christmas season the safe way
So, are you opting for naughty or nice this Christmas? This holiday season, the drinks will be flowing in Millersburg, but dont expect any alcohol to be present at this party. Now in its 10th year, the alcohol-free Holiday Happy Hour will take place on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 5:30-8 p.m., at the Millersburg Christian Church Life Center located on N. Washington Street in Millersburg. The public...Warrens missed season was a true pain
On the surface, everything seemed normal. At the beginning of practice for the football season, Oliver Warren was going through the everyday routine, lifting weights, participating in drills and gearing up, banging away in the interior line with his Wooster High teammates as he competed for a spot in the starting lineup. He was working so doggone hard, said Wooster football coach Mike...
Hawk, Eagle, either way Miller ready to soar into next level of hoops career
McKenzie Miller is taking charge of the next step of her life. Why not, she has taken charges her entire career. On Thursday, Nov. 17, at Hilands Perry Reese Community Center, Miller, who has taken more charging fouls than any other player in the history of Hiland basketball, officially signed on to attend Ashland University, where she will continue her basketball career. Going from the red...11/18/11 Health district proposes food inspection fee hikes
SUMMARY: Increases necessary to keep inspection program finances in the black In an effort to keep its food program fiscally in the black, the Holmes County Board of Health is preparing to raise inspection fees 14 percent. Holmes County Health Commissioner Dr. D.J. McFadden presented the health board with the increased fees Nov. 19. The fees represent across the board increases for the most...Hunting deer and finding memories
Summary Bruce Stambaugh recalls a true but unusual deer hunting story. 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 Nov. 28, 2011 Deer season is at hand. It couldnt come soon enough for avid deer slayers...11/18/11 Holmes County Fair could be in new digs by 2013, fairboard pres says
SUMMARY: Pieces are in place; fundraising, hard work needed to get it done It has been two years since Kerry Taylor officially announced at the 2009 Holmes County 4-H banquet that a partnership was in the works that would lead to relocation of the fairgrounds to higher, drier ground. The president of the Holmes County fairboard, Taylor was happy to report that a local businessman, Paul Weaver,...Holiday tour of homes helps family remodel its own
Summary: Proceeds benefit the Collins family, a family with three terminally ill children, remodel a home in need of updating and repair. Story: Ready to experience the magic of Christmas? Get inspired with holiday design ideas on a tour of seven creatively decorated homes throughout the Berlin area when the Blessing Design Team presents the First Annual Tour of Holiday Homes on Dec. 9 from 5...