Jury deliberations in Gresser case to continue
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 Rd., Wednesday in Wayne County Common Pleas Court after hearing testimony from Gresser and a forensic pathologist. Gresser testified that on the morning of Sept. 28, 2010, he...Wooster Camera Club presents Spring Photo Display
The Wooster Camera Club will present a Spring Photo Display at the Wayne Center for the Arts at 217 S. Walnut St. in Wooster. The display will be presented from Thursday, May 19, through Saturday, June 18, and will present photography as an art form for the enjoyment of the viewing public. It features photos taken by its members, covering a variety of subjects from landscapes to portraits and...
Big band dance at Wooster High School to take place May 7
The community is invited May 7, from 8:30-11 p.m., to an evening of dancing and live music from the big band era. Enjoy swing dancing to music from the Wooster High School Jazz Band featuring hits by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, and more. Hors doeuvres will be served throughout the evening. Tickets are $10 and are available in the Wooster High School music office or at the door...Two area volunteers assigned to help with North Carolina tornadoes
On April 18, two local volunteers from the American Red Cross Wayne County Chapter were deployed to Raleigh, N.C., in the wake of the deadly tornadoes which recently hit the southern east coast. Veteran disaster volunteers Russ Phillips from Wooster and Jim Emerson from Apple Creek were assigned to the relief efforts conducted by the American Red Cross. Both men are trained disaster workers and...
Opponents rally to repeal SB5
High winds and heavy rains did not keep more than 100 people from attending the Senate Bill 5 (SB 5) rally at the courthouse in downtown New Philadelphia on Saturday, April 16. Those in attendance oppose the new law signed by Gov. John Kasich March 31 and carried signs and chanted O-H-I-O, save Ohio, repeatedly as many of those driving through the square honked their horns in support. Rally...Didato, Generals lax team look to help those in need this weekend, as well as get a win
Wooster High coach Curtis Didato doesnt like what he sees when he glances at the Generals 2-4 record right now. When the Generals travel to Hawken High School this weekend, he and his team will be reminded that ultimately that record means little in lifes big picture. Wooster will play Saturday (April 23) in a one-game tournament that will serve a greater purpose when the Generals play...
Generals Canfield named to regional lacrosse team
As the spring girls lacrosse season winds down in late May, Woosters Allison Canfield will be looking to go out with a flourish. Canfield was named one of 20 players to a northern Ohio Great Lakes regional team, which will travel to New Yorks Stony Brook University on Memorial Day weekend to compete against teams from across the country. We had two girls try out for the team, which is...
Borderline Passover
During Holy Week, I think my favorite day is Maundy Thursday. I know; I should say it’s Good Friday, or Easter. In reality, it’s just simple little Maundy Thursday. The more I think about the day, and what transpired, the more I think that we as Christians, need to take some time and get to know this Jewish-based day better, and perhaps our Jewish brethren.To be honest, the reason I initially...4/21/11 Expo center a real possibility, could generate millions for economy
SUMMARY: Center committee encouraged to consider wide variety of shows The initial cost of an exposition center for Holmes County will run in the millions, but might generate upwards of $9 million for the local economy every year. Aaron Whittakre, managing partner of Front Street Analytics, and Mark A. Kline, principal architect for Kinzelman, Kline and Gossman, led a presentation Friday April...