Do you need to file a tax return this year?
Dear Savvy Senior,What are the IRS filing requirements for seniors this year? I had to file income tax returns last year, but my income dropped a bit and I’m wondering if I may be off the hook this year. What can you tell me?Tired of TaxesDear Tired,According to the Tax Policy Center, more than half of all seniors in the U.S., age 65 and older, won’t have to file income tax returns this year...
The choices we get
When friends and relatives your age or younger start to die from “natural causes,” you ponder, which is worse: to linger and suffer with cancer, which gives you plenty of time for goodbyes and “last words” with loved ones? To drop over from a heart attack with no warning or time to tell your family how much they meant to you? To lose your mind to Alzheimer’s or dementia long before you...
Choose the simplest tax for your situation
Q: Since I won’t be getting my paper tax package from the IRS this year, how will I get a form to use for my 2010 tax return?A: If you do not use IRS e-file you can get forms and instructions online at http://www.irs.gov, at local IRS offices or from participating community outlets such as libraries or post offices. Taxpayers also may call 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676) Monday through Friday...
013111 Snow Day decisions take a team effort
When temperatures dip into the single digits and a significant snowfall is in the forecast, school administrators across Ohio are faced with the age old question – do we cancel school or not. For the Wooster City Schools that decision falls to a team of administrators including Superintendent Michael Tefs, Director of Business and Community Affairs Dave Kocevar, Transportation Supervisor Kurt...Writing in a dream state: More real than real
At first, I figured it was simply a rather unbelievable symptom of the head cold I've been dealing with the last few days; it is, without a doubt, of the Five-Star variety. Coughing and sneezing, coupled with chills and fever, accompanied by aching muscles. It's not something I've treated with anything other than generic aspirin, because I subscribe to my mother's theory that a cold like...Tami Lange Title
My parents and those of their generation seemed to find common ground by discussing where they were when President Kennedy was assassinated.To this day, my mom remembers watching TV and seeing Jack Ruby shoot Lee Oswald – live, in front of millions of Americans still reeling from the sudden loss of a leader. She remembers the rose image on TV for hours at a time and watching John John salute...
013111 Childrens Chorus members lift their voices in song
Since the hot summer days of late August, the over 80 musicians in the Wayne Center for the Arts Childrens Chorus program have been diligently rehearsing the challenging musical repertoire that has become synonymous with the program. On January 23 at the Wooster High School Performing Arts Center the chorus members shared their gift of song with the community during the programs annual winter...OAC: Schlabach Furniture
In July Schlabach Furniture will celebrate their thirteenth year in business. Jonas and Fannie Schlabach are handing the reigns to their son Daniel who will operate the store in the midst of farm land in central Wayne County. Daniel has been with the family-owned business for eight years, helping his parents with day to day operations. Having learned from his parents the importance of customer...
Local Monopoly Tournament Winners Announced
Clayton Swartzmiller was the winner in an official local Monopoly Tournament held at The Tuscarawas County Public Library at New Philadelphia on January 22. Swatrzmiller, 16, of Dover had played in the tournament several years ago and was pleased to emerge as this years winner. I had played a game of monopoly with my mom about a month ago and when she said the tournament was coming up at the...