6\28 Why not take the family
One of the problems I run into when I start a new hobby is that its all I want to think about. When I sat down to write this column the only thing that came to mind was Cowboy Mounted Shooting. So I did what I should always do when I need advice, I asked my wife. She came up with a topic right away and I am sure you will enjoy it more than hearing about Sundays practice session with the horse...Marijuana, Suboxone drug pleas in common pleas court
A Mansfield man said he sold drugs while out on bond for a previous drug offense to keep a friend from using heroin. Andrew Stout, 34, of 646 Sherwood Drive, pleaded Wednesday, June 29 in Holmes County Common Pleas Court to one count of sale of a schedule II drug in the vicinity of a juvenile. The charge stems from April 25, when Stout sold a confidential informant Suboxone for $20. My...
Print this; future of daily newspapers in jeopardy over lackluster revenues
I fear that in five or in at least 10 years, communities the size of Dover-New Philadelphia will be remembering the good old days when they boasted having their own daily newspapers.The news over the last several weeks hasn’t been good. Consider:- Gannett Corp. announced it was laying off another 700 employees at its community newspapers, which I’m assuming includes publications in east...
Homemade drawers
Back during the Depression, folks made do with what they had because money was hard to come by. This pair of homemade drawers was made from an empty feed sack and served the purpose very well. Recent auction prices: two Sugarcreek calendars, $22.50; oil lamp, $22.50; Berger Beer clock, $25; wood Coke box, $5; U.S. postage stamp dispenser, $25; two flats of arrowheads, $200; copper coffee pot,...
Old Fashioned movie casting call brings out over 900 acting hopefuls to Kent Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center auditions
Summary: Both director Rik Swartzwelder and producer Nathan Nazario were completely amazed at the overwhelming support shown by volunteers and potential actors during a casting call for Old Fashioned, the movie slated to be filmed in Tuscarawas County later this year. Nathan Nazario, President of Motion Picture Pro Studios and producer for Old Fashioned, the movie to be filmed soon in Tuscarawas...
Falling over Foliage: Autumn Drive on the Byways
The natural beauty of fall foliage in Ohio makes this an ideal time to plan a weekend getaway to enjoy natures bounty. The Ohio Byways in Wayne, Holmes, Tuscarawas, and Coshocton counties all offer a spectacular view of the changing leaves in the lush hills and valleys of Ohios rich farming communities. The scenic byways in each of these counties offer unique opportunities for shopping,...
Scrambling to help others
Summary: Summertime is a popular time for benefit golf scrambles. What seems like a simple concept takes a lot of planning and teamwork, before the first golfer tees off. You drive by the local golf course and see the sign for a scramble. Pictures of winning teams appear in the paper. But what is a golf scramble, and why are they popular forms of fundraising? Even though the economic downturn...6/30/11 Defendants arraigned on drug, flee and elude charges in Common Pleas Court
A Wooster woman who allegedly sold $600 worth of a controlled substance was arraigned Thursday June 30 in Holmes County Common Pleas Court. Glenda M. Pinnicks, 57, 753 North Geyer Chapel Road, pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated trafficking in hydromorphone within the vicinity of a school. The charges stem from four controlled buys conducted by the Holmes County Sheriffs narcotics...
Vertical sundial being installed at downtown Wooster market
Summary: Downtown Wooster will be home to only the second vertical sundial in Ohio according to The North American Sundial Society and project coordinator, Keith Speirs. An ongoing project, the two-story wall will also include a solar panel covered overhang and an electric car charging parking area for Local Roots Market and Café. Leave it to the progressive and creative members of Local Roots...