Varied Thrush joins the Harris's Sparrow southeast of Apple Creek
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce reports on yet another rare western bird that showed up, this time in Wayne County. Find out more in the "Gone Birding" column. Lighting does strike twice, at least with regard to rare birds at the Troyers. Earlier this winter, their discovery of a rare Harris's Sparrow made the location a stop on most...When Blossoms Fall
As I drove through my city square the other morning, white petals of spring were falling gently onto the walk. These planted trees, blooming along the cement trail gift a soft touch of nature to the hard city street. At first glance it seemed to be a different season entirely, but sweet was this snow, its landing, its scent. I was happy to witness the showering, a true spring fling to the warming...Wooster Community Hospital donates X-ray equipment to CAMO
Wooster Community Hospital has upgraded the X-ray equipment located in the Milltown Professional Building at the corner of Milltown and Friendsville roads. The equipment formerly located in that building has been donated to Central American Medical Outreach, Inc. (CAMO) for use in Honduras. Allen Dicks, senior biomedical technician at Aultman Hospital and involved with CAMO, and Jody Rives,...WRAP workshop planned to help those challenged with mental illness
A free workshop designed to help people with mental health concerns is being offered by the Wayne Holmes Mental Health Coalition at MOCA House. Participants will design their own Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and learn coping skills, self-awareness and how to develop wellness tools to maintain balance and recognize triggers. Our WRAP training workshop teaches individual strategies for...The silent epidemic
More than 4,000 men and women in Wayne County and over 25 million people nationwide needlessly suffer in silence from a disorder that is easily treated and can be cured or significantly improved up to 85 percent of the time. This disorder can lead to dramatic changes in lifestyle, affecting friendships, intimate relationships, participation in recreational activities, travel, work, and even...
Find local flowers for special occasions at Local Roots
Mothers Day is approaching, wedding season is around the corner, and everyone loves a bouquet on the supper table. Where are your flowers coming from for these occasions? In traditional florist shops, a large majority of blooms travel from vast greenhouses in Central and South America where chemical usage tends to be heavy, affecting both workers and the environment. Thankfully, organic...