Keeping kids safe at the fair
For parents attending the fair with their children, a little preplanning can go a long way toward making the fair a safe and enjoyable experience. According to Captain Charles Hardman, of the Wayne County Sheriffs Department, before attending the fair families should work out a plan for what each family member will do if they are intentionally or inadvertently separated. For older children...
Discount days a bonus for those attending the Wayne County Fair
During the Wayne County Fair, there will be three different days when people can receive discounts on either admission or ride passes. This year, Wayne County Schools Day will be Monday, Sept. 12, Stroller Day will be Tuesday, Sept. 13, and Senior Citizens Day will be Thursday, Sept. 15. These days encourage higher attendance numbers at the fair from community members. On Monday, Wayne County...
Betting and horse racing Pari-Mutuel Wagering Harness Races take place at Wayne County Fair Sept. 13-15
Horse racing is a staple with the Wayne County Fair. You can bet that at some point each day throughout the course of the fair, there will be something going on involving horses. This year, on Tuesday, Sept. 13, Wednesday, Sept. 14, and Thursday, Sept. 15, starting at noon, there will be Pari-Mutuel Wagering Harness Races at the grandstand. Its entertaining for people to watch the race and...
Vote No on Issue 2 theme of Labor Day picnic
On Saturday, Sept. 3, representatives of We Are Ohio, along with local public employees including steel workers, iron workers, machinists, firefighters and members of the community attended the first annual Labor Day Picnic at Dover City Park. The picnic was hosted by the Tuscarawas County Democratic Party and local public employees. The purpose of the picnic was to educate voters on Issue 2,...
A community honors its own at the Killbuck Early American Days
Summary: Killbuck residents honored those who make a difference during Sunday's festivities. Story: At the Killbuck Early American Days, Sundays scheduled events did not go exactly as planned. This year, the Grand Parade, which traditionally features an antique and firemens parade, visiting royalty and performances by the West Holmes Marching Band, was cancelled due to threatening...
Killbuck Early American Days weathers heat and rain
Summary: The fun-filled festival persevered despite high temperatures on Saturday and rain on Sunday. Story: The streets were blocked and the festivities were ready to begin, but the skies had other plans for the 43rd annual Killbuck Early American Days. The weather wasnt cooperative, Saturday it was very hot and muggy and Sunday we had a lot of rain, said Rebbie Baker-Chaney, event...
Queen Jillian Gurley wears the Killbuck royal crown
Summary: The Killbuck Early American Days queen pageant had local contestants singing, dancing and orating for a spot on the festival's royal court. Story: A new royal reigns in Killbuck this year when the town named Jillian Gurley, the daughter of Jason and Jennifer Gurley, as its pageant queen at the Killbuck Early American Days on Saturday, Sept. 3. Gurley was the only candidate competing...9/6/11 Rittman PD bags a python
SUMMARY: Snake turned over to Wadsworth snake enthusiast A python that settled into a woodpile in Rittman has a new home after police safely trapped it. Rittman Police Sgt. Bob shows said the five-foot long python was reported Sunday Sept. 4 by a resident, who spotted it in a woodpile on their property. It was placed with a Wadsworth exotic animal enthusiast who helped police trap the...9/6/11 One dies, four seriously injured in US 30 crash
SUMMARY: Investigation pending into crash that claimed life of 54-year-old Fredericksburg woman Ohio State Highway Patrol, Wooster Post troopers are investigating a Friday Sept. 2 crash that claimed the life of a Fredericksburg woman and left four other persons hospitalized. Wooster Post Lt. Chad Enderby said no citations have been issued in the crash, in which 54-year-old Mary J. Yoder, Salt...