Nepsa Ride for Pride honors the fallen soldier while helping others
Family, friends, veterans, and those simply wishing to honor the fallen soldier, participated in the third annual Ride for Pride Cpl. Keith Nepsa Memorial Run that began at Lehmans Big Open Road at Dover on Saturday, Sept. 3. A pancake breakfast featuring sausage and eggs was served with Cpl. Nepsas mother, Michelle Nepsa, overseeing the making of the pancakes while her partner, Bill Little,...The truth about school district report cards
The Ohio Department of Education has been issuing report cards for the states 612 school districts for some time. And every time it does, your community daily newspaper rushes to print a long list of districts, their rankings and an accompanying story. But the story really only focuses on one thing – the designation ODE gives each district each year: Excellent with Distinction,...
Swope to Speak at Upcoming Womens Conference
Summary: This years womens conference at Wooster Grace Brethren offers refreshment and inspiration for women of all ages. The theme of this years conference is Road Trip: Travel Essentials for Life with special guest speaker Renee Swope. Main article: Are you feeling overworked? Discouraged? In need of a vacation? If so, the upcoming womens conference at Wooster Grace Brethren Church...
091211 Wayne County schools make the grade on state report cards
Summary: The State of Ohio Department of Educations annual report cards are in and the news is good for the ten school districts within Wayne County. Just days after students from throughout Wayne County headed back to the classroom for the start of the new school year, administrators from the countys ten school districts learned how their districts fared for the 2009-2010 academic year when...
091211 Excellent With Distinction for Wooster City Schools
Summary: The Wooster City School District had a lot to celebrate when the district received a rating of Excellent With Distinction on the Ohio Department of Educations annual report card for the 2010-2011 academic year. The Wooster City School District has accomplished what it set out to do – earn an Excellent With Distinction rating on the Ohio Department of Educations annual report card...
Take me out to an 1860s style ball game! Canal Dover Red Legs win over Dover City Sluggers during End of Summer Celebration at Dover City Park on Labor Day weekend
Summary: Base ball is a gentlemans game. So stated the National Association of Base-Ball Players in guidelines issued in March of 1860. Other unique aspect of this game included no use of gloves, use of wooden bats alone, and absolute prohibition of uncivilized language or spitting. Still, crowds at Dovers End of Summer Celebration enjoyed the old fashioned ball game at Dover City...
