042511 Middle school students expand their horizons
Summary: Nurturing girls interest in science, engineering and math related careers in what the Expanding Your Horizons program is all about. Bright and early Saturday morning science labs and classrooms on the College of Wooster campus were filled to the brim. But rather than the undergraduates that normally fill the seats, the students in these classes were fifth and sixth grade female...
042511 Piecing together the past
Summary: The Quad on the campus of the College of Wooster looked more like an ancient archeological dig site than a college campus when the college hosted its annual Archeology Day event on April 17. Students of all ages headed to the Quad next to Ebert Art Center on the campus of the College of Wooster on April 17 to peer into the past through the eyes of archeologists. Visitors to the...
042511 OARDC professor named Distinguished Scholar
Summary: OARDC Professor Dr. Parwinder Grewal has been named as one of just six Ohio State faculty members to receive The Ohio State Universitys Distinguished Scholar Award. A professor of entomology from The Ohio State Universitys Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) in Wooster has been honored with The Ohio State Universitys Distinguished Scholar Award. During...
042511 Howey Houses to hold community open house
Summary: The community will have the opportunity to see firsthand how small revitalization efforts can have a big impact on a neighborhood when Howey Houses LLC hosts a community open house on May 1 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. For the past 18 months local residents have heard the unmistakable sounds of hammers and saws breathing new life into a neighborhood on North Buckeye Street in need of some tender...Take the Prom Pact
In celebration of Womens Health Week, Dunlap Community Hospital is presenting Prom Pact, a two-hour program addressing safe dating, healthy relationships and victim assistance. Area high school students are invited to the program, which includes snacks and giveaways. Prom Pact will be held in the Community Room of Orrville High School, 841 North Ella, on Thursday, May 5, from 6:30-8:30 p.m...
West Holmes State of the Schools forum provides plenty of answers as levy approaches
When it comes to passing a levy, the administration of West Holmes School District wants the people of the district to understand one thing: While the focus is and always will be on the education of the kids, they want their constituents in the district to be well educated too. With that in mind, the administration invited the public to a State of the Schools question and answer forum in the...
Swimming lessons
I never took swimming lessons. Never. It was a popular thing to do when you were a little kid, but I never did. I think I know the reason, but let me explain. When I was a baby, my parents would bring me into the pool whenever we would vacation. I don’t remember these experiences, but I’ve seen pictures of my happy baby face in the pool with mom and dad – swollen diaper and all. I think...
Enduring pain or enjoying life? Let Crossroads Chiropractic help maintain optimal spine health
While much of what we do is motivated by the desire to avoid pain, or the desire to gain pleasure, it's good to find something that does both.When patients first visit Dr. Richard Mulcahy at Crossroads Chiropractic, it's almost always with a very strong motivation to get rid of pain, but the doctor looks beyond that. "I find out what passions they have," he said. "I ask, 'What would you love to...
Sugarcreeks Alpine Museum has treasures of the past just waiting to be discovered by local residents
Summary: Three floors with 7,000 square feet of display space house unique historical treasures in the quaint village of Sugarcreek, Ohio. Those wishing to know more about their own heritage are encouraged to stop in for a peek into the past during the facility's 35th anniversary year. A very unique Sugarcreek landmark is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2011, and is inviting local residents...