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01/26/11 The Holmes County Chapter of the American Red Cross responds immediately to those in need

01/26/11 The Holmes County Chapter of the American Red Cross responds immediately to those in need

Patricia and Larry Lang were spending some rare downtime on a recent snow day doing what many do in their spare moments, exploring the social networking site, Facebook. “We were invited to be a part of it, so we decided to join.” Within a few days, Patricia Lang had almost 250 Facebook friends. “I like connecting with people,” Lang said, “but I don’t play the games.” And for good reason...

1/26/11 Dolin sentenced to probation on arson charge

An Akron woman was sentenced Tuesday/Jan. 25 to probation on charges that she set a fire in her home in a suicide attempt, endangering the life of a Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy who came to her assistance. Sheri Dolin, 45, 2501 Bennett Avenue, was sentenced by Wayne County Common Pleas Court Judge Corey Spitler to three years probation and restitution on one count of attempted aggravated arson,...

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 that’s all you play for, it’s an empty feeling at best. This past Christmas, Santa blessed us with the video game, Guitar Hero, and let me just say that I can NOT play this game. I try and I try, and the...

1/26/11 Saving a life, Brumme acted in the moment

When asked what he was thinking as he ran again and again into a smoke filled mobile home, Deputy Paul Brumme will tell you he wasn’t thinking. He was living in the moment, responding to a situation that started out looking bad and was just getting more dire as the seconds went by. After several forays into the burning mobile home at Oak Grove Drive near Doylestown, he finally managed to pull...

Catanzarite helps power Generals to Wooster Invite crown

013111 WoowrestleInvite Promo: Catanzarite, Generals get to celebrate together Catanzarite helps power Generals to Wooster Invite crown By Brian Questel Troy Worth spelled out his expectations in clear terms and his Generals’ wrestling team heard him. Without a title since winning the Ohio Cardinal Conference championship in 2005, the Generals put that drought to rest by winning the Wooster...
Walnut Hills Nursing Home Ranks in the top 25 for family satisfaction

Walnut Hills Nursing Home Ranks in the top 25 for family satisfaction

Walnut Hills Nursing Home at Walnut Creek ranked in the top 25 nursing facilities with an overall rating of 95.8 according to the Nursing Home Family Satisfaction Survey, released recently by the Ohio Department of Aging. Founded in 1971 by the Levi Troyer Family, Walnut Hills is still locally owned and operated as a non-profit with a board of directors. In addition to the nursing home, Walnut...

Wooster gymnasts celebrate winning share of NEGC

013111 Gymnastics Promo: Strong finish carries Generals to share of gymnastics title Wooster gymnasts celebrate winning share of NEGC By Brian Questel It didn’t start well, but no one is going to complain with how it ended. After opening the season with a narrow loss against rival Cloverleaf, the Wooster High gymnastics team has wrapped up at least a share of the Northeast Gymnastics...

1/26/11 Stutzman transported to Wayne County jail

A man suspected in the grisly murder of his parents came home to Wayne County Tuesday/Jan. 25 in sheriff’s custody. Rodney Stutzman, 32, 17559 Harrison, Navarre, was transported via a warrant from the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, W. Va., to the Wayne County jail where he is being held on a $2 million cash bond. He was arraigned Wednesday in Wayne County Municipal Court on two counts of...

Scots hang tough down stretch to top Wittenberg

013111 ScotstopWitt Promo: Scots need big rally to win big game Scots hang tough down stretch to top Wittenberg By Brian Questel It certainly wasn’t a classic performance or one for the highlight reels. But make no mistake. While it may not have been a thing of beauty, it certainly was one that defined heart, and when you are the top-ranked team in the nation, figuring out a way to win matters...

Actors wanted for theatre production of A Little Princess

The Wayne Center for the Arts is holding open auditions for its Storytime Family Theatre production of A Little Princess on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 10-11:30 a.m. No preparation is necessary, but plan on staying the entire time. Rehearsals will take place Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 12 through March 19, with dress rehearsals on March 22 and 24. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday, March...