Library embraces technology with E-Books
According to a recent study by Dr.Jakob Nielsen of the Nielsen Norman Group people read faster when reading a real printed paper book. Speed must not be a priority for all readers because the popularity of e-readers continues to rise. E-books raked in $313 million in 2009 growing by 176.6 percent compared to 2008, overtaking audio book sales. In 2010, e-book sales are currently growing at a rate...Paving the path between visitors and merchants
The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau faces a unique challenge. How do you make it easier for the world to find what theyre looking for in a group of people who make it a point to stay disconnected from the world? Shasta Mast, director of the Chamber, talked about connecting visitors to Holmes County with the people they came to see. "One of the great things about Holmes...Unbeaten and No. 1, Scots open second portion of NCAC play
011011 ScotsstillNo1 Promo: Wooster hanging tough to No. 1 spot in country Unbeaten and No. 1, Scots open second portion of NCAC play By Brian Questel The night The College of Woosters mens basketball team vaulted to the top of the Div. III mens basketball poll, it took a last-second 3-pointer to keep the Scots there. They are still No. 1 with a bullet, although there are days where the...Its getting down to crunch time for Wooster swimmers
011011 WHSswim Promo: Swim championships up next for General tankers Its getting down to crunch time for Wooster swimmers By Brian Questel Throughout the country, students looked forward to Christmas break as an opportunity to sleep in and relax a little, getting away from the grind of books, homework and tests. Students at Wooster High School are no different, but for the Generals swim...With LaLonde back, Martin looking for Generals to get untracked
011011 WHSboysbk Promo: Generals return important addition to lineup With LaLonde back, Martin looking for Generals to get untracked By Brian Questel It wasnt the start that Craig Martin and the Wooster Generals were looking for, but the Generals coach is ready to put that behind him. The reason is simple: senior Alex LaLondes injury is finally history and in the books. The 6-foot-5...General girls looking to build on early hoop success
011011 WHSgirlsbk Promo: At 5-2, Wooster girls look forward to better things in 2011 General girls looking to build on early hoop success By Brian Questel Its a new year in more ways than one for the Wooster High girls basketball team. It entered the 2011 portion of its schedule with a 5-2 mark overall, halfway to last seasons 10-win total, but Wooster High coach Mike Baus is seeing room...
Harris's Sparrow visiting a feeder near Apple Creek
Gone Birding January 10, 2010 Bargain Hunter Columnist Bruce Glick attempts each week to summarize happenings in the birding world. Emphasis is on the local Wayne/Holmes area. This week Bruce reports on the Harris's Sparrow that has been visiting a feeder east of Apple Creek. Find out more in the "Gone Birding" column. Harris's Sparrow near Apple Creek Checking the feeders is a...01/04 What's really important
This column was supposed to be a recap of all the things I got to do in 2010. I spent a little time making notes, and reflecting on those 12 months of traveling around the country hunting, fishing, and dog trialing Unfortunately, after driving thirty two thousand miles, and spending way more money than I would ever admit to my wife, there isn't one story that bears repeating. I got skunked deer...