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Better Days: Give me a Map!

Summary: Call me old fashioned, but give me a map any day. A recent trip to Pittsburgh went horribly wrong and left me certain that I would rather do my own recalculating. For years we relied on maps to get us around when traveling. I may not be good at some things but I must admit – I can read a map. I only ever got us lost once or twice in over thirty years of pre-GPS travel. Therefore,...

Matthew looking for General girls to climb back on top of OCC swimming ranks

112811 girlsswimpreview Promo: Mixture of experience, promise should bring good things for Wooster girls’ swim team Matthew looking for General girls to climb back on top of OCC swimming ranks By Brian Questel Chris Matthew has to have a little sense of déjà vu when comparing rosters of last year’s Wooster High girls swim team and the one for the upcoming season. Setting aside the incoming...

112811 Wooster Senior Village tax incentive request rejected

Summary: Wooster Senior Village is a no go without a requested real property tax abatement. A tax abatement request by the Cleveland area developer of an apartment complex for low-to-moderate-income senior citizens has been rejected by Wooster City Council. By a vote of four to three with representatives Mike Buytendyk, Mark Cavin, Barb Knapic and Jon Ulbright casting negative votes and Jon...

112811 City places moratorium on gaming parlors

Summary: For the next 180 days a moratorium on new adult gaming parlors and sweepstakes terminal devices will be in place in the City of Wooster. A moratorium on new adult gaming parlors and sweepstakes terminal devices is now in place in the City of Wooster. The members of Wooster City Council voted unanimously to place a 180 day moratorium on the processing or approval of applications for...

11/22/11 Third burglary suspect apprehended, charged

SUMMARY: Indictment alleges defendant stole firearms, tools, electronics A Shreve man has been charged by the Holmes County grand jury in a 21 count indictment for allegedly burglarizing multiple residences and stealing firearms, tools and other items. Jason A. Mann, 35, 9743 Munson Road, is charged with six counts of grand theft of a firearm, four counts of burglary, four counts of theft,...

Holes to fill, No. 9 Wooster still has experience, lofty goals

112811 scotspreview Promo: National runner-up season behind them, Scots work to stay among nation’s elite Holes to fill, No. 9 Wooster still has experience, lofty goals By Brian Questel It was a season to remember. One can be sure, The College of Wooster’s men’s basketball team certainly won’t forget the 2010-11 campaign. The only way it could have been better was to win one more game –...
Early diagnosis and treatment of meningitis very important

Early diagnosis and treatment of meningitis very important

Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Viral meningitis is the more common type and usually does not cause severe illness. Bacterial meningitis is less common but is very serious. These two types of meningitis share the same symptoms. Symptoms of meningitis include fever, altered mental status,...
Killbuck man charged in alleged DUI bus driving incident

Killbuck man charged in alleged DUI bus driving incident

A Killbuck man who allegedly drove a school bus full of kids while intoxicated is facing misdemeanor criminal charges in Holmes County Municipal Court. Kenyon Conner, 53, of 11444 Township Road 254, is charged with endangering children and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, both first degree misdemeanors. He faces up to 360 days in jail on the charges. The charges stem from Nov. 3,...
Wooster Symphony Orchestra, Wooster Singers, and Wayne County Choral Union to perform Dec. 2

Wooster Symphony Orchestra, Wooster Singers, and Wayne County Choral Union to perform Dec. 2

The Wooster Symphony Orchestra, Wooster Singers, Wayne County Choral Union, and soloist Jeanne Miller will perform Friday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at McGaw Chapel, 340 E. University St. on the campus of The College of Wooster. The concert includes music for the whole family, including old favorites by Leroy Anderson, Mel Torme, and Irving Berlin. Also on the program are two arrangements by John...
Stoners serving as God’s hands in aviation mission to Togo

Stoners serving as God’s hands in aviation mission to Togo

Ever since he took his first flight at age 13, sitting in the cockpit on top of a phone book looking out the front window, Dan Stoner knew exactly what he wanted to do with his life. “Ever since I can remember, I have been reading and playing with anything associated with aviation,” said Stoner. “It has been my passion.” Even before that first airplane ride, Stoner knew he wanted to work in...