Victory is everything
When the whistle blows and the clock runs out, what have you truly won? A game? A match? A trophy or tournament? Sure, it feels great to win, to come out ahead on the scoreboard. But when thats all you play for, its an empty feeling at best. This past Christmas, Santa blessed us with the video game, Guitar Hero, and let me just say that I cannot play this game. I try and I try, and the...
Woosters Global Social Entrepreneurship program receives major honor
The College of Woosters Global Social Entrepreneurship (Global SE) program has been cited for excellence by the Institute of International Education (IIE). The IIE, which also administers the Fulbright program, will honor Global SE with the Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education specifically internationalizing the campus through business education at the sixth...High school students can earn college credits
High school students can get a jump start on college by enrolling in the postsecondary enrollment options program (PSEOP) at The University of Akron Wayne College Holmes County Higher Education Center (HCHEC). An open house is scheduled on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m., at the center located at 88-B E. Jackson St. in Millersburg. PSEOP was created by the state of Ohio to allow qualified high...Patterson scholarship for teachers application available
The Raymond J. and Louella F. Patterson Scholarship for Teachers is now available to teachers employed by Holmes County schools that have at least two years of classroom experience. Scholarships will be awarded for tuition, fees and books for any graduate level program that leads to a degree. The maximum award will be $1,500. A commitment for two complete years of classroom teaching in the Holmes...
Taking a look at poverty from the inside
"Many times, people who live in poverty are told to pull themselves up by their bootstraps," stated Charles Barber, who spends his days committed to helping provide food for the hungry in his role as communications manager for the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks (OASHF). To help others more fully understand the effects of poverty, the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks and...Prevent injury when working outside in cold weather
It is the time of year when the days are too short, the temperature is colder, the wind is a little more brisk, and snow is always a possibility. No matter what the conditions are outside, there is still work to be done around the farm, such as feeding livestock, breaking ice in the water trough, cutting wood or loading stored grain. Even though it may be tempting to tough it out or work...Surgery letting Generals' Ackerman with new-found freedom
013111 Ackerman Promo: Surgery gives Ackerman a new foot up Surgery letting Generals' Ackerman with new-found freedom By Brian Questel Jacob Ackerman has had a solid career for the Wooster High swim team, but there was a piece missing as he looked to keep improving. Literally. Ackerman had an immediate impact on the WHS program as a freshman, but he barely matched those times a year ago...
0131 Radden checks out of library with grace
Kutline: Longtime library patron and volunteer Julie Hood (L), of Welcome, greets Arlene Radden, the outgoing director of the Holmes County District Public Library. A special reception was held Jan. 22 for the public, board members, and current and former staff to pay tribute to Radden, who retired at the end of January. SUMMARY: Arlene Radden retired at the end of January, after serving 30...