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Ohioans from all over joining together to proudly say ‘hi from Ohio’ in new campaign effort to promote the wonderful things their home state has to offer

Ohioans from all over joining together to proudly say ‘hi from Ohio’ in new campaign effort to promote the wonderful things their home state has to offer

Summary: The Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism has launched an innovative campaign to promote the friendly people and special opportunities that are part of the great state of Ohio, and people from all over are joining in the effort. No doubt, you are beginning to see the round, red ‘O’ signs with the letters ‘hi’ in the middle everywhere you look. If not, you soon will, as the Ohio...
A grand slam for inclusion

A grand slam for inclusion

Summary: The Field of Dreams game was held beneath the lights on Saturday, July 9 at Wooster Foursquare Softball Field. Special Olympians were paired with community business partners, and the yellow and blue jerseys were all that differentiated the players—not disability or ability. The Elks won over Team PNC 15-14. On Saturday, July 9, the Field of Dreams softball game drew a large,...

Avant Gardener: Cabbage worms will destroy plants unless controlled

Summary: Cabbage is easy to grow if you can keep the pests at bay. Cabbage worms are the larva of the Cabbage White Butterfly and they can do a lot of damage rather quickly. You can avoid toxic sprays and powders and still get rid of cabbage worms. Preventing the butterflies from laying their eggs in the first place is the key to success. The mini gardener became fond of cabbage when she...
Misc. Monday - 07-11-11 - Giving Americans "Hope"

Misc. Monday - 07-11-11 - Giving Americans "Hope"

There sure are a bunch of great stories going on in sports this week.Mr. Jeter became the first New York Yankee to have 3,000 hits, smashing a home run into the seats where Yankee fan Christian Lopez scooped up the little white piece of history and returned the ball to Mr. Jeter for free. Idiot.The NBA decided last week that they are going to shut down and go into "lockout" status. Most sports...

'But I'm mad now'

I don’t necessarily consider “The Simpsons” must-watch TV, but I do remember an episode that featured Homer trying to buy a handgun. Homer went into the gun store, picked out a firearm, agreed to the price and offered to pay for it so he could take it home. The clerk told Homer that there was a government-imposed cooling-off period of three days before Homer could actually take possession of...

Judge not…even when you want to

SUMMARY- How hard is it to watch terrible acts and not judge? Yet we are commanded by Christ to ‘not judge’ others. Recent events surrounding the death of two-year-old Caylee Anthony have ignited an onslaught of judgment and hate. STORY- Last Tuesday, July 5, 2011 was a tough day for America. Thousands waited and held their breath while the words, ‘not guilty’ were read and Casey Anthony was...

7/11/11 Mansfield man gets prison on meth charge

SUMMARY: Will get shot at treatment after one year A Mansfield man who has been using drugs since age 12 will have a shot at treatment after he serves a year in prison. Andrew Stout, 34, 646 Sherwood Drive, was sentenced in Holmes County Common Pleas Court Thursday July 8 to two years in prison on one count of sale of a schedule II drug in the vicinity of a juvenile and one count of attempted...
Dutch Oven Enthusiasts Cook Up a Storm at Fairgrounds

Dutch Oven Enthusiasts Cook Up a Storm at Fairgrounds

About 360 Dutch oven enthusiasts from 26 states and Canada converged on the Wayne County Fairgrounds this week to take part in the eighth annual National Dutch Oven Gathering. The aroma of charcoal and simmering chicken filled the air as contestants prepared their cast iron pots for an evening cook-off. “It’s a way of cooking that not many people remember,” said organizer Matt Buser of Green,...

The need to feed the hunger is not seasonal...it is constant

Summary: Too often members of the community have to decide whether to pay for utilities, medicine or food. It is an unfortunate situation and for some people one that means going without a meal. The Greater Dover-New Philadelphia Food Pantry helps to alleviate hunger in the area by providing necessary food for those that are in need. Established in January 2008 when Jack Ream, of Cambridge, and...

Hymn History- Abide With Me

Hymn History Abide With Me Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day; Earth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou who changest not, abide with me. Not a brief glance I beg, a passing...