Youth Demolition Derby hits the Holmes County Fair
Summary: Drivers ages 12 to 16 competed in the first ever Youth Demolition Derby at the Holmes County Fair on Tuesday, August 9. Story: In true demolition derby fashion, the crowds filled the grandstands, eagerly awaiting a spectacle of talented drivers smashing into each other, spinning tires and flinging mud with each forceful ram of the car. But the triumphant derbier that emerged from his...
Indian Valley gets an "A" for Back to School Fair
Indian Valley gets an A for Back to School Fair By Patricia M. Albrecht Summary: Following a "big yellow school bus" registration, Indian Valley kindergarteners and first and second grade students made their way to six activity stations at the 8th annual Back to School Fair. Kids left Port Washington Elementary with new haircuts, book bags, school supplies, information, healthy snacks and much...Veterans Day at the Holmes County Fair honors those who serve
Summary: On Veteran's Day at the Holmes County Fair, veterans and Active Military received free admission in honor of their service. Story: In Holmes County, Veterans Day is not only celebrated on Nov. 11. Veterans were honored again on Wednesday, August 10, when the Holmes County Fair observed Veterans Day. The fair offered free admission for active military and past veterans who showed...
Annual Kid's Day provides fun for families at the Holmes County Fair
Story: The fair is always a popular destination for children of all ages to see the animals, ride the rides, chow down on a corn dog and sip a lemonade. From noon to 4 p.m. on August 10, children had even more reason to venture out the fair for Kid's Day, when special ride prices, vendor discounts and giveaways and free fun activities in the 4H buildings were provided for young fairgoers.The 4H...
Competence and cattle on display at the Holmes County Fair's Beef Showmanship
Summary: Youths ages 12 to 16 competed in the first ever Youth Demolition Derby at the Holmes County Fair. Summary: Participants demonstrate skill and showmanship during the beef showmanship at the Holmes County FairStory:The average steer weighs about 1,500 pounds. The average 4-H weighs 70 to 150 pounds. But in the Holmes County Fair Beef Showmanship on Wednesday, August 10, those little...8/11/11 Income tax, East Holmes school levy to appear on Nov. 8 ballot
SUMMARY: Voter registration deadline Oct. 11 Voters in some precincts will see appeals for new money on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. A levy for the East Holmes School District and a one-half of one percent income tax increase proposed by Millersburg Village will be among state and local issues in the general election, Holmes County Board of Elections Deputy Director Marge Riggle said. The...
Youth Demolition Derby hits the Holmes County Fair
Summary: Youths ages 12 to 16 competed in the first ever Youth Demolition Derby at the Holmes County Fair.Story: In true demolition derby fashion, the crowds filled the grandstands, eagerly awaiting a spectacle of talented drivers smashing into each other, spinning tires and flinging mud with each forceful ram of the car. But the triumphant derbier that emerged from his banged up car on...
0815 Caballero becomes link to change lives
Summary: Claudia Caballero of Honduras is the new operations manager for Orrville-based CAMO. Caballero, whose mother is from Illinois, brings a new bicultural perspective to the organization. These days, the petite, dark-haired girl working the forklift and moving heavy boxes from one side to the other in the CAMO warehouse in Orrville smoothly conducts day-to-day operations in two countries,...