Millersburg Police Report, 01/25/11
Citizen assisted with a vehicle lockout on S. Washington. Citizen assisted with a civil stand by on S. Washington.Millersburg Police Report, 01/24/11
Dog running loose on S. Washington located. Request made to assist with traffic control while repairs were done to a traffic signal on W. Jackson. Funeral procession escorted through town. Report taken of theft at a S. Washington business. Request made to deliver a message to a Lakeview Dr. resident. Holmes County Sheriffs Office assisted in serving an arrest warrant on Lakeview Dr. Report...
Lost in the music
The 8-Tracks are lined up in a fat stack beside the record player, and carefully I pick my favorite. Anyone for some Floyd Cramer instrumental? That wonderful music would flood the living room and I would hurl my little body around in a dance that was all my own. Floyd Cramer was not my first taste of great music – I had probably been introduced to it in the womb. As a child almost up until...
Finding the College Fit
And so, the audition process begins again. Over the next few weeks, my fate will be left in the hands of various college professors, and I will be journeying from college to college, taking tour after tour, and attempting to find the place that fits. This past weekend, I auditioned at Muskingum University. Originally, I had been mildly anti-Muskingum, but after my visit, my view has shifted. I...
Spring in the air as garden enthusiasts gather for two-day gardening focused event
The ground may have been covered by ice and snow, but those gathered at the Garden Symposium and Organic Gardening Conference on January 28 and 29 at the Mc Donald Marlite Center in New Philadelphia were thinking about warmer spring and summer temperatures as they listened to speakers speak on a variety of topics. Hosted by April Showers Greenhouse of Sugarcreek, and sponsored by the Tuscarawas...
Emergency home heating bill assistance is just a phone call away, and can help residents survive the long, cold winter
The temperatures are low, and as a result, home heating bills are at all time highs for local residents. Winter heating bills are never pleasant, but they can be devastating to families struggling with reduced income, job loss, or other impediments. Fortunately, for those who qualify, there is help available in the form of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, administered through the...Upcoming trip to Asia should result in some new bird sightings
Gone Birding Bargain Hunter February 7, 2011Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the birding world. Emphasis is on the local Wayne/Holmes area, but this week he shares some information about an up-coming trip to Asia. Find out more in the "Gone Birding" column.Upcoming trip to Asia should result in some new bird sightings Despite the fact that this column is focused on local...
Spring in the air as garden enthusiasts gather for two-day gardening focused event
The ground may have been covered by ice and snow, but those gathered at the Garden Symposium and Organic Gardening Conference on January 28 and 29 at the Mc Donald Marlite Center in New Philadelphia were thinking about warmer spring and summer temperatures as they listened to speakers speak on a variety of topics. Hosted by April Showers Greenhouse of Sugarcreek, and sponsored by the Tuscarawas...
020711 WHS Speech and Debate team heads in state championships
Virtually every Saturday morning for the past five months, the 60 members of the Wooster High School Speech and Debate Team have set their alarm clocks to ring well before the sun comes up. Thats what it takes to don tournament dress of suits and ties, heels and skirts and still make it to the high school before the busses depart at 6:00a.m. to whisk them off to tournaments around the...