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A piece of Hamsher will remain a General, even as she moves on

A piece of Hamsher will remain a General, even as she moves on

“Once A General, Always a General.” That was one of the unifying measures that Keri Hamsher brought to Wooster when she was hired four years ago. Every elementary school in the district had its own nickname and colors, and even when Edgewood Middle School opted for the blue and gold of Wooster High, those athletes were Admirals. That isn’t the case today and Hamsher is proud of that unifying...
Under the basket, off the backboard, through the hoop, at the Pier

Under the basket, off the backboard, through the hoop, at the Pier

Scores from the Summer Adult Basketball League at the Pier Lighthouse of Hope, in Mt. Eaton, from Tuesday, July 12.Team Ohio 55Miller Electric 49 leading scorers: Chris Steiner, Miller Electric (16); Kyle Beachy; Team Ohio (13)Mountain Top Restaurant 61East Holmes 56 leading scorers: Lavern Burkholder, East Holmes (19); Brody Hewitt, Mountain Top Restaurant (17)Beachy Trucking 60Kidron 50 leading...

OSU Extension’s Farm Science Review to be held Sept. 20-22

The 49th annual Farm Science Review will be held at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio, Sept. 20-22, and farmers can expect to see field demonstrations despite the heaviest rains in the state in more than a century. “We were able to have all the corn and soybeans planted by June 8, so it’s possible depending on the weather that the crops may be ready for harvest during the...

New forage seedings A unique opportunity this summer

With the weather allowing so few new forage seedings to be established in Ohio this spring, not only do many acres originally intended for forages remain unplanted, but several thousand acres intended for corn and soybeans are also still vacant. With the prime time for a summer forage seeding less than five weeks away, our spring weather issues offer a unique opportunity for forage growers to be...

Farm Science Review to be held Sept. 20-22

The 49th annual Farm Science Review will be held at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio, Sept. 20-22, and farmers can expect to see field demonstrations despite the heaviest rains in the state in more than a century. “We were able to have all the corn and soybeans planted by June 8, so it’s possible depending on the weather that the crops may be ready for harvest during the...
The Dave Miller Family visits Holmes County

The Dave Miller Family visits Holmes County

Gospel Express Ministries presents The Dave Miller Family from Tryon, N.C., as they deliver their ministry through drama and a message from God’s Word by evangelist Dave Miller, Wednesday, July 20, at Living Hope Outreach in Millersburg. Everyone is welcome at the church, located at 381 S. Mad Anthony St. Call 330-231-1147 for more information.
Days of Happy Daffy returned for a short time

Days of Happy Daffy returned for a short time

It has been 15 months since my little friends would come to our home every weekday morning, every week, every month for many years; 21 to be exact, but recently four of those kiddos and their parents joined us for my husband’s birthday party. For me the anticipation began when I first compiled the guest list. I became more anxious as the replies came in. My party mode was full tilt when party...
Seeing angels in your life

Seeing angels in your life

There are some people in this world who see the good in me, the best of who I am. They see me for who I want to be more than who I am at the moment. I like to be around those people. They make me feel better about myself, and I think they even make me a better me. I am sure you have those people in your life as well. The people who, when you are around them, make you feel really good about...
How seniors can shape up while sitting down

How seniors can shape up while sitting down

Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about chair exercises for seniors? I have some balance problems along with arthritis in my left knee which limits my mobility. A friend recommended chair exercises as a good way to get moving but I don’t know where to start. What can you tell me? Sedentary Senior Dear Sedentary, For seniors with balance problems or other health conditions that...
Investing in the future of our children

Investing in the future of our children

I just got home from the Wayne County 4-H still project judging. It used to be still projects were limited to photography, woodworking, gardening, and other similar hobbies. Archery and gun safety were offered, but it was about learning parts and function, and didn’t include live fire experience. Fifteen years ago these projects were expanded to include shooting sports. It was a fairly...