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Taylor Guitar Roadshow

Taylor Guitar Roadshow

Summary: Guitar enthusiasts gathered in Wooster to get their hands on a few custom instruments that could be considered by many to be works of art. Story: Not many hobbies can bring together such a diverse group of people, men and women of all ages, backgrounds and cultures, like playing guitar. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the floor of Larry's Music in Wooster was packed with a variety of folks who...
In the Game at Last: Superstart Josh Krajcik has finally found his niche

In the Game at Last: Superstart Josh Krajcik has finally found his niche

Summary: Triway High School graduate Josh Krajcik used to spend his time on the bench waiting for his moment to shine. Now, as one of America's biggest singing superstars, Krajcik has finally hit the big leagues. Story: On Tuesday night, Josh Krajcik took center stage on Fox's X Factor before a live audience and millions of international viewers to deliver yet another powerful vocal performance...

10/26/11 Getting the word out

SUMMARY: East Holmes, Millersburg take their case for new revenue to the people Proponents of the East Holmes School District’s 3.82 mills levy and Millersburg’s .5 percent income tax have taken their causes directly to the voters. Millersburg Council and village employees canvassed the village in October, going door-to-door with a sheet of “frequently asked questions”. East Holmes...
Two hummingbirds banded at the same feeders on October 22, 2011

Two hummingbirds banded at the same feeders on October 22, 2011

Two hummingbirds banded at the same feeders on Saturday, October 22, 2011 First of all, there are not supposed to be any Ruby-throated Hummingbirds here in Ohio by late October, and secondly, having two different species of hummingbirds coming to the same Holmes County feeders is definitely mind-boggling. Not only did this happen at the Wayne and Martha Weaver residence east of Millersburg, but...

103111 Ground broken for new Merchants Block complex

Summary: With a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Merchants Block building, the hole left in the heart of downtown Wooster by the demolition of the Freedlanders Department Store complex will soon be filled. For the community leaders gathered at the site of the Freedlanders Department Store in downtown Wooster on Oct. 20, the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Merchants Block complex...

43 Things in 43 Years

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. Every year, when I turn another year older, it causes me to contemplate where I have been and where I am going. I am not sure I like growing older, but I do like growing wiser. And hopefully with every...

10/26/11 Millersburg water tank project applications postponed

SUMMARY: More time, information needed before going ahead, village administrator says A water tank to be located on land newly annexed by Millersburg has been put on hold. Village Administrator Kevin Brooks informed Millersburg Village Council Monday Oct. 24 he is holding off on applications for grant funds to pay for the project “for at least a year”. The project proposes a 100,000 gallon...

Time for Tea

Summary: Most folks don't know a Lapsang Souchong from a Darjeeling oolong, but, after almost losing her favorite blend forever, Millersburg's Vicki Boley took drastic measures, and now she is willing to share with others the language of tea. Story: Ask Vickie Boley which tea is her favorite and she'll respond with an exclamation of enthusiasm. That's because Boley, an unfeigned fancier of...

103111 Buckeye Book Fair showcases the work of Ohio authors

Summary: Fisher Auditorium on the campus of OARDC will be transformed into Ohio’s largest one day literary event when Buckeye Book Fair returns for its 24th year. Attention booklovers. Mark your calendars for Nov. 5 because Buckeye Book Fair is back for a 24th year and it promises to be better than ever. For those with a passion for reading there is no better place to be from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00...

The Refrigerator Our Friend

Column Summary Some hear the call of the wild; others hear the call of potato salad in the fridge. The appliance we all require has voices that tug us there and pull our reach in, Daphne Ross shares what her food storage unit is saying. Because of the size and arrangement of our farmhouse kitchen, our refrigerator cannot be a side-by-side. When I recently went out on my own to buy a new one, I...