First Federal Community Bank now rockin Kasasa Tunes
First Federal Community Bank recently introduced Kasasa Tunes, a new, innovative banking account that rewards consumers with digital music downloads instead of an interest rate. Kasasa Tunes is a free checking account that rewards consumers with digital downloads from iTunes or Amazon.com every monthly qualification cycle. It is designed for those with a passion for music and media, who want to...Ladies auxiliary to donate funds to Dress-a-Child
The Dover VFW Ladies Auxiliary met at the Geib Family Center July 13. The president, Margaret Stocker, called the meeting to order. The minutes were read and approved. The auxiliary worked the lunch stand at Buehlers and all the proceeds will go toward charities. It was motioned that a donation be given to Dress-a-child. The clubs next meeting will be the annual summer picnic, which will be...
Protect the garden from high heat for a better harvest
No one in my household likes to garden, no one. It is a solitary event for me and I have come to accept that I will receive no help or at least very little help where the garden is concerned. Once in a while I drag the kid out there and hope she will instinctively pick up my love for the garden, but I dont think its going to happen. I am rather ashamed of myself right now. The garden, which...
Wayne College bids fond farewell to Jack Kristofco
The evening of July 14 was full of reflection and well-wishes at Wayne College as political leaders, community members and colleagues honored the contributions of the colleges retiring dean, Jack Kristofco. During the evening retirement reception, Kristofco was presented with awards from Rep. Ron Amstutz and The University of Akron Provost Mike Sherman, who announced that Kristofco had been...
Wayne College advanced poetry class pens book
A book signing took place recently for Second Generation, a book of poetry written by the Wayne College advanced poetry writing class. The book is available at local libraries and in the Wayne College bookstore.
New Philadelphia City Schools a Best Community for Music Education in the U.S.
In a year that saw budgetary crises and partisan conflict at all levels of government, the NAMM Foundation recently announced the results of its 12th annual Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) survey, which acknowledges schools and districts across the U.S. for their commitment to and support for music education in schools. This year, New Philadelphia City Schools has been designated a...
The adventure of a lifetime
When longtime friends Pam Tegtmeier and Patrice Smith decided to hike through Spangler Park last summer, little did they know that a simple conversation would result in one of Woosters most unique fundraising events – the Wooster Urban Adventure Challenge. As they chatted along the trail the pair, who have been best friends and running partners for 20 years, embarked on the adventure of a...
Breastfeeding rocks for mom and baby, as healthy nutrients deemed important
All young mammals, including the human variety, grow and thrive best on their own mothers milk. That fact is once again being proclaimed during the annual World Breastfeeding Week, which is being celebrated worldwide, as well as throughout Ohio, August 1-7. The Ohio WIC program states that Breastfeeding Rocks! is the motto for this year, as the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action...
Local teen Meghan Frantz wins the All-American Soap Box Derby and is named World Champion
World Champion. Has a nice ring to it, doesnt it? And to be named, along with your picture, in ESPNs Top 10 Plays of the Day? For local teenager Meghan Frantz, of New Philadelphia, who was a contestant in the 74th annual All-American Soap Box Derby, held in Akron, her dream of holding a World Champion title came true on Saturday, July 23, when she topped racers from across the USA and...