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Young General golfers open in middle of pack at Brunswick

081511 WHSgolfpreview Promo: Wooster High golf team has young look to it and room to grow Young General golfers open in middle of pack at Brunswick By Brian Questel Wooster High’s opening golf tournament didn’t start out the way Generals’ golf coach Mark Snowbarger had hoped, but it ended better than it began. That, Snowbarger hopes, is a sign of things to come this season. Wooster opened...

Breaking News: Three dead in plane crash

SUMMARY: A Tuesday morning plane crash near the Holmes County Airport has left three dead and investigators scouring the scene for more information about the deadly crash. Authorities are still investigating the scene of a plane crash near the Holmes County Airport in Millersburg. While reports are still coming in, authorities stated at the scene that three individuals from Indiana were...

Totten writes his own ‘Thank You’ to Roy Bates

081511 RoyBatesbook Promo: ‘Thank You, Coach Bates” -- Stan Totten writes the book on Roy Bates Totten writes his own ‘Thank You’ to Roy Bates By Brian Questel Like most good ideas, Stan Totten’s book came with a push. When the former Northwestern High basketball star returned to Wayne County to be inducted into its athletic hall of fame, he was reminiscing with his family about his years...

Retired counselor wants to start scholarship to honor former student

Summary: Former Garaway guidance counselor, Karen Izzi Gallagher has written a Pepsi Refresh Proposal that, if won, could provide her with $5000 to start a scholarship in her former student, Danny Lash’s name. Danny loved hiking the Appalachian Trail. Danny’s life unexpectedly ended in 2007 because of an undetected heart problem. The scholarship would allow other student to follow in Danny’s...

Gingerich siblings take home multiple honors in Holmes County Junior Fair Poultry Show

Official results are in for Monday's Holmes County Junior Fair Poultry Competition The Holmes County Junior Fair Poultry Show kicked off a full week of junior fair 4-H project competitions. Fifty broiler chicken projects and thirty market turkey projects made for a full slate in the main arena. When all the feathers had quit flying, Cory and Paydon Gingerich had what could only be called the...

Avant Gardener: Harvest the food you grow at the proper time

Summary: Each day a large harvest is coming out of the garden. Knowing when to pick and when to leave fruits and vegetables on the plant can make the difference in a tasty harvest or one that is not quite ripe or even over ripe sometimes. Get to know the proper times to harvest for the best flavor and the highest nutritional content. The garden is so productive this time of year. So many things...

Wet parking conditions lead to shuttle service for Holmes County Fair

Due to the continued heavy rains on the Holmes County Fairgrounds the parking lot is very wet and may not be suitable for non-four wheel drive vehicles. The Fair Board has arranged for tractor shuttles from downtown Millersburg, from 4-9 p.m., to transport people to and from the fairgrounds.  The shuttles will pick up in front of Fox’s Pizza on Grant Street and in front of the village...
Holmes County Fair arts and crafts contest results

Holmes County Fair arts and crafts contest results

Arts and Crafts Drawings- Pastel, Chalk, Charcoal: first, Holly Nelson; second, Heidi Yoder Magnets for Fridge: first, Barri Dorsey Handmade Bird House: first, Vivian Ashcraft Other Baskets: first, Vivian Ashcraft Stuffed Animals: first, Barri Dorsey Handbag- Any Kind: first, Holly Mast; second, Jamie White; third, Cindy Wengerd Memory Album: first, Naomi Troyer Ceramics: first, Holly...
Holmes County Fair baking contest results

Holmes County Fair baking contest results

Baking Chocolate Cake: first, Paula Onley Miscellaneous Cake: first, R. Kelly Boley Decorated Cupcakes: first, R. Kelly Boley; second, Kelly Hoffee 1/2 Loaf White Bread: first, Mary Ann Sprang 1/2 Loaf Whole Wheat Bread: first, Mary Ann Sprang; second, Carol Currence Bread/Bread Machine: first, Mary Ann Sprang Cinnamon Rolls: first, Naomi Troyer 1/2 Loaf Quick Bread: first, Mary Ann...

Millersburg holds off on fairgrounds annexation for two more weeks

Millersburg Village Council held off on a final reading of an annexation resolution, Monday, August 8. Village Administrator Kevin Brooks said the decision to go with a second reading of the resolution will give concerned property owners time to comment. The annexation will allow village water and sewer lines to run to a proposed new site of the Holmes County Fairgrounds, located at state Route...