They've got game
The Holmes County Park District doled out its summer-end awards recently, and while only a select few of the summer participants received awards, they all learned a great deal about the game of golf.
Bowling for awareness
Awareness of an issue, no matter how taboo, has a tendency to reverberate change. Essentially, the very knowledge of the symptoms, services, and the magnitude of the problem can help support a reduction in stigma, and therefore, victims can discover help with less hesitation or fear. The Wayne County Childrens Advocacy Center craves this awareness, which is why they designed the Spare a...
Personalized banking made accessible
This is not how most people think about their bank; Were about helping people make lifestyle changes, and helping them get out of debt. But those are the sentiments of Chris Blough, CEO of Wayne County Community Federal Credit Union (WCCFCU). The credit union is opening a new branch in Orrville, after 45 years of serving Wayne County from their office in Smithville. WCCFCU is already...8/5/11 Killbuck man gets jail time for trafficking in marijuana charges
A Killbuck man was sentenced to jail time Thursday Aug. 4 on drug trafficking charges. Jeremy M. Wolfe, 22, 165 S. Water St., was sentenced by Holmes County Common Pleas Judge Robert D. Rinfret to 180 days in jail. Wolfe was accepted to the Stark Regional Community Corrections Center for residential treatment. However, Rinfret said he opted for jail time with work release so Wolfe can keep his...8/5/11 Ashland man gets probation for attempted theft at WalMart
An Ashland man sentenced Thursday Aug. 4 will be monitored by Holmes County adult probation authorities to keep a better eye on him, a common pleas judge said. Eafrom O. Cheatham, 47, 442 Diamond St., was sentenced by Holmes County Common Pleas Judge Robert D. Rinfret to three years probation on one count of attempted burglary. The charge stems from Oct. 11, 2010, when Cheatham and a codefendant...8/5/11 Fredericksburg man gets three years for meth sale
SUMMARY: Sale, conducted by sheriff's office with confidential informant, was for $300 A Fredericksburg man was sentenced to prison Thursday Aug. 4 on trafficking charges. Chester D. Deringer, 32, 9029 Carr Road, was sentenced in Holmes County Common Pleas Court to three years in prison on one count of aggravated trafficking in methamphetamine within the vicinity of a school. The charge stems...Response to disaster defines community
Summary Bruce Stambaugh describes how disasters can bring out the best in the community. Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he cant think of anything else to include. For August 11 , 2011 If anyone ever wanted a snapshot of what defines this...8/5/11 "I'm a good kid" convicted burglar says
SUMMARY: First of three codefendants to be sentenced in March B & E spree gets year in prison A 20-year-old Sugarcreek man convicted of his fourth felony offense asserted he is a good kid Thursday Aug. 4 in Holmes County Common Pleas Court. Russell T. Young, 20, 4610 Township Road 422, was sentenced by Holmes County Common Pleas Judge Robert D. Rinfret to one year in prison on two counts...8/5/11 Killbuck man maxed on unlawful sexual conduct charge
SUMMARY: Judge throws out joint sentencing recommendation for community control A Holmes County Common Pleas judge gave the maximum sentence to a Killbuck man who had sex with a 13-year-old girl. Ronald E. Bernhart, 18, 150 E. Washington St., was sentenced Thursday Aug. 4 to 18 months in prison on one charge of unlawful sexual conduct by Common Pleas Judge Robert D. Rinfret. Bernhart previously...