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Fueling the fire for the classics

Fueling the fire for the classics

Exactly 20 years ago, a group of motivated enthusiasts allowed their own hobby to explode into something that could be shared with community members; the ones that possess a fascination with history and the roar of an engine, anyhow. Keith and Pam Zanone, Dave and Carolyn Goodrich, and Eric Steinman organized a club out of Wooster, titled Mid-Ohio Mopars, all those years ago, and the passion...
Great deals with a big heart

Great deals with a big heart

It may not be Black Friday or Cyber Monday – but the deals that shoppers find at the Too Good to be Threw sale can definitely compete, and their mission reaches far beyond commercialism and profit. The event, which features children’s toys and clothing, will be held on Saturday, April 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Wooster Church of the Nazarene, and everyone is encouraged to attend...

4/20/11 Jury deliberations in Gresser case to continue

SUMMARY: Gresser testifies in own defense, said wife caused fatal injuries After three and a half hours of deliberation in the murder trial of a Smithville man, a jury of six men and six women had some questions for the court. The jury received the case of Timothy Gresser, 22, 7934 Five Points Road, Wednesday in Wayne County Common Pleas Court after hearing testimony from Gresser and a forensic...
Hoping for Healing: Survivors of Sexual Abuse Speak Out

Hoping for Healing: Survivors of Sexual Abuse Speak Out

Summary: Local men and women speak candidly about their experiences of childhood sexual abuse and how it has affected their work, their relationships, and the way see themselves today. (Italicize this paragraph) The subject matter and content of this article is not suitable for children and might be disturbing to some readers. All people in the article live and work in Holmes and Wayne counties,...

Mom Luxuries

Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey. As a mom, I have learned to enjoy the simple things in life. Gone are the days of long, hot bubble baths by candlelight, long walks on the beach in silence and sleeping in until I wake up naturally on my...

Generals’ Canfield named to regional lacrosse team

042511 Canfield Promo: Canfield selected to play for northern Ohio Great Lakes lacrosse team Generals’ Canfield named to regional lacrosse team By Brian Questel As the spring girl’s lacrosse season winds down in late May, Wooster’s Allison Canfield will be looking to go out with a flourish. Canfield was named as one of 20 players to a northern Ohio Great Lakes regional team, which will travel...

Paint Township Volunteer Fire Department to distribute free detectors

The Paint Township Volunteer Fire Department at Winesburg will be making the community a safer place by distributing free smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors for residents. The department volunteers will begin a door-to-door campaign May 2 to distribute the detectors and will continue throughout the month of May and into June if necessary. Dennis Scheufler, fire chief with the...
SADD letter writing campaign gives voice to area second grade students

SADD letter writing campaign gives voice to area second grade students

Sometimes the smartest of people can have little common sense. Other times, even the youngest children can provide pearls of wisdom that can be sage advice for all to adhere. It’s one thing for graduating seniors to hear advice from their parents, but getting sage counseling from a 7 year old can hit home in ways that maybe parents can’t. That is the hope behind the Students Against...
Troyer’s purchases Log Cabin Soap and Bath

Troyer’s purchases Log Cabin Soap and Bath

Troyer’s Amish Wedding Foods will soon be manufacturing a long-time product themselves, right here in Holmes County. Recently, Troyer’s purchased the Log Cabin Soap and Bath company, supplier of their Edna Lucille soaps and lotions for the past decade. John Troyer, of Troyer’s Cheese, Inc. said, “We purchased it so we’re manufacturing the product ourselves and our customers will know that...
Local youth wins NWTF scholarship

Local youth wins NWTF scholarship

Courtney Young, of Big Prairie, was recently presented with a scholarship for $250 by the Killbuck Valley Longbeards chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation in Holmes County. This scholarship is set up to benefit youth with a commitment to conserving the wild turkey and preserving the hunting tradition. The scholarship program is part of the NWTF’s Five-Star program, making half a...