Half way home and feeling good about life
The Big 5-0-0!June 1 brought with it my brother John's birthday... Hey, congrats bro!... But in addition, it ushered in a monumental achievement in my effort to walk 1,000 miles in 2011.That's right readers, I have soundly crashed through the mid-way point on my trek to 1,000, blasting past 500 miles on June 1. Wooohoooo!I didn't think I'd get so excited over it, but it's kind of weird how, when...
Good days
I was one of those kids who was always looking for the next step or the next phase of life. I remember being an elementary school kid who couldn’t wait for middle school to start. I was looking forward to the freedom of being in a bigger school. When I hit middle school it was fun for a while, but then I looked forward to high school. I looked forward to the variety of experiences and...
Strawberries: The first sweet taste of summer
Its strawberry season in Ohio. The plump, red fruit is the star of late spring and early summer and can be found at farmers markets, roadside produce stands, pick-your-own farms and even some local grocery stores. Technically not a berry, the strawberry is a member of the rose family and is the cousin of the apple and the pear. Rich in vitamin C and filled with phytochemicals, the strawberry...Make tracks to Dennison June 14-19 for 32nd annual Railroad Festival
For the first time, the Dennison Railroad Festival has picked up tracks and moved from mid-May to mid-June, an action that enables the festival to grow and be more exciting than ever. It’s a family-friendly festival where visitors can enjoy free musical and dance performances, free kids day activities, car show, delicious foods and more. The 32nd annual festival kicks off at 4 p.m. on Tuesday,...
Wooster Community Band combines music and history all summer long
The sounds of traditional band music played in an open air setting will once again fill the air of the Wayne County Historical Society campus when the Wooster Community Band kicks off its summer concert series, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. According to band coordinator Gerald Payn, the public is invited to bring their lawn chairs and blankets to the front lawn of the historic Beall House on the Wayne...
One year later, Wooster woman's disappearance still a mystery
Its difficult to miss the flyers, posters or the reports on the news, detailing yet another missing person tragedy. But most often, the community doesnt hear the cries of the family, nor do they feel the desperation of those left behind, forced to put together the pieces of a scattered puzzle. But learning of their efforts puts another face to the one posted on the grocery store bulletin...
More than 2,600 ducks invade Dover City Park
The Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross couldnt have asked for nicer weather on Sunday, June 5, when they held their 12th annual Duck Race at Dover City Park. Music filled the air and could be heard on both sides of the creek bank as the Dover Steel Drum Band played for the hundreds of people in attendance. Members of both the Dover High School Marching Tornadoes and Dover Steel...