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Morning Observations

If I left my house in the morning, went straight to my van and drove out the lane, I would certainly miss much of what the early hours have to offer. If I didn’t take the dog out for his morning walk my observations of the morning would be less poetic. If I didn’t sip coffee on my back door deck, I would be disregarding gifts presented only before 7 a.m. When the weather cooperates with our...

6\7 You can’t teach a pig to sing

A lot has happened in the last two weeks. First off I made the decision to get involved with the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association. I had been considering it for a month, and had even mentioned my interest in some previous columns. After joining the local chapter The Northern Ohio Outlaws at their May meeting, I was informed of all the requirements, and given a schedule. Right away it became...
Psilocybin mushroom drug ring busted

Psilocybin mushroom drug ring busted

Agents with Medway Drug Enforcement Agency made purchases of psychedelic mushrooms from a Wooster jewelry store while investigating a sophisticated grow and distribution drug network. Medway, assisted by numerous local, state and federal agencies, arrested five individuals Monday, June 6, and recovered mature psilocybin mushrooms and spores with a combined potential street value of $150,000. The...
2011 West Holmes Knights youth football camp

2011 West Holmes Knights youth football camp

The 2011 West Holmes Knights youth football camp, sponsored by The Killbuck Savings Bank, will be held Thursday, June 23 and Friday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the West Holmes football facilities.The West Holmes Knights football camp is open to all students currently in Kindergarten through seventh-grades, and all campers will need to bring with them, a T-shirt, shorts, socks, and a pair...
Peace Corps keeping Mil Agnor young at heart

Peace Corps keeping Mil Agnor young at heart

When Mil Agnor joined the Peace Corps last year, she knew it would be a major adjustment to her life, especially since she was taking this huge step in service in her late 70s. But Agnor felt like she had to take steps in her life that would provide meaningful help to others, and when the Peace Corps position opened up, she jumped at it. “When JFK uttered his now famous words, “Ask not what...

High Flying Adventures

Our area offers many exciting opportunities ways to take your trip to new heights with many high-flying opportunities, from exploring the history of aviation, watching hot air balloon races, and even getting your adrenaline pumping with zip-line adventures. Balloon Classic Invitational During the weekend of July 29-31 the skies over Canton, Ohio will be filled with 65 bright and colorful...

Looking for “Amusement?” Try these rides on for size.

Ohio’s Amish Country offers much to do for those seeking amusement park excitement on a budget. From water parks, amusement parks and train rides there’s much for people to enjoy. Tuscora Park From musical entertainment, sports offerings, amusement rides, picnic shelters, playgrounds, a swimming pool and a stocked pond Tuscora Park offers summer long amusement for kids and kids at heart...

Get Your Motor Runnin'

The lush, rolling hills of Amish Country offer more than great back roads and open-road motoring for the automobile enthusiast. When you’re in the area make sure to visit these great motoring hotspots, sure to please any “gear head,” from classic car museums where you can see the beautiful, timeless curves of historic cars to the curves at race-tracks where the fast and loud battle it out...

County Fairs

If there’s one thing that defines Americana, it has to be the county fair. That time of year when everyone comes together to celebrate the harvest season and showcase the fruits of their labor. With judging for livestock, produce, canning, baking and other old-timey activities, nothing creates a sense of nostalgia quite like going to the county fair. When visiting Ohio’s Amish Country, make...

6/9/11 Two plea in string of marijuana sales

The last of three co-defendants in a string of illegal drug sales pleaded to charges of attempted permitting drug abuse and trafficking in marijuana. Ryan J. Mullet, 22, 1167 Wooster Road, Millersburg, and Christopher A. Rowe, 23, 800 S. Washington St., Millersburg pleaded guilty in Holmes County Common Pleas court to charges that stem from six drug sales in September - October 2010. Mullet...