Reflecting on an unhealthy year
Summary Bruce Stambaugh shares about surviving his unhealthy year. 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. 5, 2011 This hasnt been the healthiest year of my life. It began in January with...
Ringing in a new Hiland basketball season with alumni games
Members of the 2010-11 Division IV State championship winning Hiland Hawks boys basketball team will receive their championship rings on Saturday, Nov. 26, inside the Perry Reese Jr. Center, adding an extra level of excitement to a night featuring the girls and boys alumni games.Starting at 6 p.m. the 2011-12 edition of the Lady Hawks will take on returning Hiland alumni players in an exhibition,...11/25/11 Local charges dropped against Bergholz Amish
SUMMARY: Federal prosecution underway on hate crimes Felony charges against five Jefferson County men who allegedly attacked a local Amish family will be dropped as a federal prosecution on hate crimes proceeds. In a press conference Wednesday Nov. 23 attended by representatives of county-level Ohio law enforcement and the FBI, Holmes County Prosecuting Attorney Steve Knowling announced he will...120511 Santas Workshop coming to Wooster
Summary: Children in first through sixth grades will have the opportunity to make the perfect Christmas gift – one handcrafted by a child – when MosaicConnection presents its second annual Santas Workshop on December 10. While parents have to hit the stores to find the perfect gift for their sons and daughters, their children will have the opportunity to create a gift their parents will...120511 Ho! Ho! Ho!
Summary: Children from throughout the community headed to the Justice Center for the opportunity to meet Santa himself during Wayne County Sheriff Tom Maurers annual Santa for Charity event. Wayne County Sheriff Tom Maurer donned a very different type of uniform on Nov. 26 when invited the community to the Justice Center to visit with Santa. Dressed as Santa Claus, Maurer handed out...
Troyer elected to first vice chairman of Ohio Bankers League
First Federal Community Bank recently announced that Trent B. Troyer, its president and chief executive officer, was elected at the annual meeting of the Ohio Bankers League to serve as first vice chairman for 2012. The meeting was held in Columbus, Nov. 2, with more than 300 attendees. Troyer was originally elected to the trade associations board of directors in 2006 and has also served as...
Andreas makes positive contribution to the environment
Andreas of Sugarcreek has made a substantial change to its furniture gallery - a change that will ultimately make a significant impact on the community. Recently, Andreas made the decision to switch their lighting from halogen fixtures to LED, or light emitting diode, fixtures. In addition, 99 metal halide fixtures were swapped out for high-efficiency fluorescent lights at their...
Christian Temple celebrates Christmas
On Dec. 17, at 7 p.m., The Christian Temple Ensemble, directed by Sharon Peters, will present the Christmas musical, God Speaking throughout the ages and still today. The ensemble will feature soloists Sandy Zorzi, Chad Mowrer, Pastor Juli Hostetler, and cast members Kurt Kerhin, Estill Keaton, and Lolly Mowrer. The story line emphasizes that God speaks to us in all situations and that it is...
Born the prince of peace in a world of chaos
Some kids grow up with a lot of pressure. Parents may want them to continue the family business or go to law school or become a doctor. Jesus grew up with many expectations; some thought for certain that He would establish His kingdom on earth during that time. Others knew from the words of the prophet Isaiah that He was the Messiah, the Mighty God, Emanuel, the Prince of Peace. He came quietly...