Fall fun at Walnut Creek's second annual fall festival
The second annual Walnut Creek Fall Festival was held Sept. 23-24 at Walnut Creek near Stutzmans Crossing, Holmes Countys only covered bridge. Visitors greeted the arrival of fall at the free festival sponsored by the Walnut Creek Community Council, The Farm at Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek Cheese. The two-day event included food, a straw slide, corn box, fall decorations, childrens games,...9/29/11 Jury Brown finds Brown guilty of aggravated murder
SUMMARY: Charges carry 15 years to life A Wooster man is facing life in prison after being convicted of brutally murdering an Orrville woman. Lonnie T. Brown, 48, 7421 Back Orrville Road, was found guilty by a jury Thursday Sept. 29 in Wayne County Common Pleas Court of aggravated murder and murder. The jurys verdicts were returned after a two-hour deliberation. Brown was convicted of...9/29/11 Jury Brown finds Brown guilty of aggravated murder
SUMMARY: Charges carry 15 years to life A Wooster man is facing life in prison after being convicted of brutally murdering an Orrville woman. Lonnie T. Brown, 48, 7421 Back Orrville Road, was found guilty by a jury Thursday Sept. 29 in Wayne County Common Pleas Court of aggravated murder and murder. The jurys verdicts were returned after a two-hour deliberation. Brown was convicted of...
101011 School nurse earns national recognition
Summary: A nurse from the Wooster City School District will be presented with a national award for excellence. A nursing professional from the Wooster City School District has been named as the recipient of a national award for excellence. Wooster City School District Licensed School Nurse Heidi Steiner has been selected to receive the 2011 Outstanding School Nurse Achievement Award given by the...
The Grave Adventures of the Library Ladies
Summary: In spite of the grave adventures they've undertaken, the Holmes County Library Ladies are having a lot of fun sharing the history of Holmes County with folks across the country. When visiting distant relatives, there are a few necessary preparations to make, like entering the destination into a trusty GPS, packing just the right clothing, and tossing a camera into the car to catch those...If You Give a Mom a Minute
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey. It happens like clockwork. After my youngest kiddo leaves for school, I let out a big sigh of relief. Accomplishing that task, launching four children into their school day, is quite an accomplishment in...Rams get a kick out of Woosters Homecoming with 27-26 win
100311 WHSMadisonFB Promo: Madison ends skid, spoils Woosters Homecoming with 27-26 victory Rams get a kick out of Woosters Homecoming with 27-26 win By Brian Questel All streaks must come to an end. That said, the end of a streak couldnt have come at a worst time for the Wooster High football team. It wasnt just the homecoming loss that stung the Generals, but the opportunity that was...
Immunization Works!
How do vaccines work? When disease germs enter your body, they start to reproduce and the body produces antibodies to destroy the germs that are making you sick. They cant usually work fast enough to prevent disease symptoms, but help you get better and stay in your bloodstream for many years providing protection, or immunity, when you are exposed to the germ again. That is why getting diseases...
To the Editor
The Saltcreek Township Trustees ask voters in Saltcreek Township, Holmes County, to approve the five-year, one mill renewal road levy that is on the Nov. 8 ballot. This is not a new levy. This levy helps enable the trustees to continue to maintain and improve townships roadways. We urge votes to support this renewal levy. We greatly appreciate the past support of voters in Saltcreek Township. We...