School of Promise an honor for Chestnut Ridge
When you live in the heart of Amish Country, pride can be a slippery scenario. But as a school, taking pride in what you do can only benefit the youth in the long run, and for one local school, celebrating an achievement handed down by the governor of Ohio is something worth taking great pride in, because it means that the students are successful. For the second time, Chestnut Ridge Elementary...
Author Wanda Brunstetter visits Chestnut Ridge Elementary
This past fall, award-winning author Wanda Brunstetter made a visit to Chestnut Ridge Elementary, where the third and fourth-graders have been enjoying her childrens series, Rachel Yoder, Always Trouble Somewhere. Many of the students had read at least one of the eight books in the series about the adventures of an Amish girl and her family. This is the second time that she has made it a point...Checking home insurance policy good way to start new year
You planned that special gift for Christmas. Its taken a while to save, but you know that special someone will love the new gun, watch, ring, earrings, necklace, or bracelet youve carefully selected and purchased. And they do. On Jan. 2, a couple of days after the big New Years Eve party attended by everybody and their brother, the item cant be located, along with some other jewelry. Now...
Outlook 2011: Tuscarawas County Commissioners see 2011 in a positive light
Tuscarawas County Commissioners Chris Aubihl, Kerry Metzger, and Jim Seldenright have a combined twenty-four years of experience between them in their roles at the helm of county government. During that time, they have seen plenty of highs as well as lows. Everything goes in cycles, said Metger of recent economic difficulties. We are coming out of the cycle, although not as quickly as...
011011 Steve Free to bring his unique Appalachian style to Wooster
For the past 18 years the Wayne County Historical Societys acclaimed Voices From the Past series has drawn an unparalleled variety and quality of performers to Wooster to provide audiences with a glimpse into unique periods in our nations history. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the award winning singer/songwriter who will be kicking off the 2011 Voices From the Past series – Steve...
Fundamentals focus of The Pier baseball clinic
No matter what a person hopes to accomplish in life, there is no better way to approach being successful than to steep oneself in fundamentals. That will be the focus for the upcoming Hiland Baseball Clinic at The Pier Lighthouse of Hope in Mt. Eaton from Jan. 11 to Feb. 10. The Pier will host the six-week after-school program beginning Jan. 11, with sessions offered for 10-14 year old baseball...
Sign of the times Walnut Creek Elementary gets spruced up with a new sign
While what goes on inside the walls of a school is what is most important, what it looks like on the outside as people enter the facility or drive by does make a difference in how people view the school. The Walnut Creek Elementary advisory council has taken stock in that very idea in recent months, and has decided that a bit of a face lift for the school is just what the doctor ordered. With...
An uncomplicated man, Jim Croskey gets involved
Jim Croskey, of rural Holmesville, is an uncomplicated man. But dont let his down-home folksiness fool you. For most of his adult life, Croskey has put his inner spirit into action for the good of others. His productive community interactions reflect the spectrum of his interests and priorities. His philosophy for civic duty is as straightforward as the man himself. If youre not...
All you need is a little Faith; Win a Car for Christmas recipient ready to pay it forward in the name of her daughter
This Christmas season, all it takes is a little Faith. When Carrie Wardell was given the keys to a bright blue Chevy Cobalt as part of the Win a Car for Christmas campaign on Monday, Dec. 20 at Chuck Nicholson Auto SuperStore, she did so with a grateful heart, and a little Faith. While her faith in God is much of Carries incredible life story, her other Faith, her 7-year-old daughter, has...