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Wooster Oilers look to make playoff run

The first-place Wooster Oilers are looking for another first this weekend – a step into the Northern Junior Hockey League’s championship weekend. The Oilers, who dominated the seven-team NJHL this season with a 38-5 record, opened the best-of-3 playoffs against Findlay (9-32) last week in a series that continued over the weekend. A win would propel them into the championship weekend and a...

Generals’ lacrosse program welcomes a familiar face

Curtis Didato knew the Wooster High boys lacrosse program well from his days as a player. He is going to see it from a different perspective now that he has been named head coach. Didato replaces Matt Smith as head coach, being elevated to the top after serving as an assistant. That familiarity with the program is something that has served him well in making the transition. “The guys have...

Eagles oust Smithies in State semifinal 56-34

The Smithville Lady Smithies had their fine season come to a close in the State semifinal Thursday at the Jerome Schottenstein Center, as the top-rated team in Division III, the Liberty Benton Eagles, flexed their muscle and rolled to a 56-34 triumph over the Green and White. Powered by the long-range shooting of sophomore guard Catie Craft, The Eagles improved to 26-0. Craft connected on...

Lady Hawks redefine what it takes to be a champion

It’s a matter of returning to Columbus and taking care of business. That’s what the Hiland Lady Hawks feel as they approach their sixth trip to the state tournament in the past seven years. That in and of itself would be something which any coach, school or player would be extremely proud of. Hiland coach Dave Schlabach and his Lady Hawks are. They take great pride in working hard and earning...

After turnaround, Generals have eye on more wins

To say the Wooster High girls’ lacrosse team enjoyed marked improvement last year would be an understatement. From 4-12 mark in coach Kyle Barnes’ first season to a “huge turnaround” 12-4 in her second, the Generals became a force to contend with. Now they are looking to continue that success into the coming season. “Our goal is the same every year,” said Barnes. “We never use a statistic...

Holmes County Board of Elections holds reorganization meeting

The Holmes County Board of Elections met Wednesday, March 3, to conduct the biennial reorganization. Georgianna Cool was appointed chairman, Lisa Welch was named director, and Marjorie Riggle was named deputy director. Current board of elections members are Georgianna Cool, Wesley Schmucker, Bonnie Self, and Ann Stotler. The board administers all elections in Holmes County. Meetings are at...

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Theft reported at a Lakeview Dr. residence. Pomerene Hospital ER staff assisted with a patient causing a disturbance. Trespassing reported at a W. Jackson residence. Motorist assisted with a disabled vehicle on S. Grant St. Pomerene Hospital ER staff assisted with a patient causing a disturbance; Tricia Ann Justice, 37, of 101 Lakeview Dr., Apt. B59, was arrested for disorderly conduct. Motorist...

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Suspicious vehicle reported on S. Monroe St. Disturbance reported at a Wooster Rd. residence. Advice given on report of a juvenile problem at a Hebron St. residence. Several ATVs reported being operated on Maxwell Ave. Unruly juvenile reported at a Lakeview Dr. residence. Open door reported at a S. Washington residence.

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Motorist assisted with a vehicle lockout on S. Crawford St. Report taken of an assault at a N. Crawford St. residence. Unruly juvenile reported on N. Grant St. Report taken of passing bad checks at a S. Grant St. business. Holmes County Sheriff’s officer assisted with a traffic stop on CR 349. Trespassing reported at a S. Washington business. Disabled vehicle reported on St. Clair St. Dog...

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Disturbance reported at a Lakeview Dr. residence. Possible non-injury accident reported on Northern Dr. Subject walking with a gun reported on S. Mad Anthony St.; no one matching the description was found. Report taken of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle at a Maxwell Ave. residence; vehicle was located in Coshocton County, no charges were requested by the owner. Suspicious vehicle observed in...