5/6/11 Orrville woman found dead used alias
SUMMARY: Warrant issued May 3 after she missed court date An Orrville woman found dead Thursday May 6 at her McGill Street residence missed a court appearance in Wayne County Probate Court Monday May 3. The death of Jamie Angela Hout, 27, 520 McGill Street, is being investigated as murder by Orrville Police as the result of outward visible injuries. A neighbor contacted police at 7:17 p.m...Renacci votes to increase domestic energy production
Congressman Jim Renacci helped advance a House bill that will increase domestic energy production and lower skyrocketing gas prices. HR 1230, the Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act, will expand American energy production and create jobs by moving forward with oil and natural gas lease sales. Since President Obama took office, the average price of gasoline in America has more than...Career center hoping for good weather for annual cruise-in and craft show
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center auto body program instructor Dave Mumaw would like to see the current weather pattern of rain and cool temperatures break for just one day, Saturday, May 7, when the school holds its ninth annual Cruise-In by the Lake. He believes just the absence of rain would attract more than the 59 vehicles that were parked in the school parking lot last year, when it...
My journey with cancer so far
On the morning of Dec. 14, 2010 I got the call I had dreaded. My preliminary test for prostate cancer was positive. A follow up biopsy confirmed the results. My journey with cancer had begun. My immediate reaction was more of disappointment than surprise. My father had died of prostate cancer, and my older brother had had his cancerous prostate removed a year and a half earlier. I saw the...
Teachers at Dovers East Elementary are honored during Teacher Appreciation Week celebrations
There was a tropical spirit in the air at Dovers East Elementary during the first week in May, as parents transformed the interior halls, walls, and doors of the school building into a tropical paradise, as volunteers honored the school staff during National Teachers Week May 2-5. This year, our theme is Our Staff is Tiki-riffic, with a luau theme, explained Chella Wherley, parent...
Zeisberger Heckewelder Banquet Honors Four Individuals
Summary: Four area individuals were honored by the Tuscarawas County Historical Society at their 31st annual Founders Day Banquet on May 3. The 2011 Zeisberger Heckewelder awards went to Jon Baker, Tom Pieper, Agnes Swigart, and Dee Grossman for their efforts to make Tuscarawas County a better place for all. I didnt realize how important the history of this county is to the future of...
051611 Giving thanks for the blessings of liberty
Summary: The residents of Wayne County gathered in prayer and song on May 5 to commemorate the National Day of Prayer. On May 5 Wayne County joined communities across the country in giving thanks for the blessings of liberty by commemorating the National Day of Prayer. At the Church of the Saviour religious leaders and community members gathered for the Wooster area National Day of Prayer...
051611 Calling all musicians
Summary: Miss being part of band? The Wooster Community Band may be just what youre looking for. Dust off those instruments and warm up the horns. The Wooster Community Band is ready to embark on its 10 season and they want you to be part of the fun. According to Wooster Community Band coordinator Gerald Payn, rehearsals will get underway on May 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rehearsal Hall in the...
051611 Grand finale
Summary: Parents and family members of the nearly 200 students in the Wooster High School band program packed the Performing Arts Center for the annual Spring Band Concert. Nearly 200 student musicians from the Wooster High School Music Department took to the stage of the Performing Arts Center on May 4 for the annual Spring Band Concert. For 90 minutes the audience members enjoyed a wide...