Life can't get better than heaven in an aluminum box, a new BFF and Genie Bras
How do I love technology? Let me count the ways. Undoubtedly the biggest joy of my life has been getting email, so I can properly connect with all of the truly important people. I mean, people who can provide me with a much better way of life. People who can take my world, triple my income and make doggone sure that I am happy for all of my days. People who can provide me with important stuff I...
Its the plum time of year
For those of us fortunate to live in North Americas temperate zone, this is the plum time of year. I mean that literally and figuratively. The literal part is that locally grown plums are at the peak of their ripeness. Im just plum crazy for plums. I remember traveling with my grandfather, who knew as many people in the world as my gregarious father did. Grandpa Merle loved to stop at...
Fredericksburg residents ready and ABLE to learn
Confucius once said: You cannot open a book without learning something. The people opening books at the Fredericksburg Library as part of the Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE) program are a testament to his claim. ABLE is a program that provides free group and individualized instruction for adults who want to improve their math, reading and writing skills. The classes are designed to...
Career center installs new BPA officers
Members of Business Professionals of America at the Wayne County Schools Career Center installed new officers recently during an installation and new member initiation ceremony. The students are from business and marketing technologies, medical office management, and interactive media, with instructors Theresa Chmura, Janice Anderson, and Chris Boyan, respectively. President-elect Olivia...
CCHO educates and entertains with Fall Fest
Brightly colored bounce houses, an array of food, kid-friendly games, unique activities and the sounds of giggles and chatter comprised the Fall Fest and Homecoming at Christian Childrens Home of Ohio (CCHO) in Wooster. On Saturday, Sept. 17, the event was appropriately bursting with children, eager to have their faces painted, or to get one more shot at tossing the football through the...
Halftime without the football
Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon was filled to capacity on the evening of Sept. 17, but there wasnt a football player in sight. The familiar sounds of pad on pad were replaced with music when musicians from 10 of the top high school marching band programs in Ohio took to the field at the storied Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon Sept. 17 for the 55th annual Orin Dykae Ford Tiger...
Motocross: A Family Affair
The cool boots, the cool outfits, the cool bikes – whats not to love about motocross? But dont tell the kids its also a great way for a family to spend time together. Its a family sport. Its something we do together every weekend whether its racing or practicing, said Jill Corpman of Sherrodsville. Corpman became a fan of motocross when her son, Jake, 12, got involved. Corpman...
Gimmie Joe Nichols! Fairgoers enjoy spectacular show at grandstand
A near capacity crowd greeted country singer Joe Nichols at the Tuscarawas County Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The singer is most known for his hit songs, Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off, and Gimmie That Girl. Joe Nichols is awesome and hes cute too, Brittany Swinderman, of Dennison, said was the reason she and her sister, Stephanie, decided to attend this years concert. That and we...
Fighting hunger in Wayne County one Empty Bowl at a time
The Wayne Center for the Arts and the Wayne Presbyterian Church are teaming up to fight hunger in Wayne County through a unique event known as Empty Bowls. According to one of the events organizers, MacKenzie Haiss, the community is invited to join in the fight to end hunger in Wayne County by attending a soup dinner at the Wayne Presbyterian Church, at 5 p.m., Oct. 8. Those who attend the...