2/3/11 It's their job to fight the snow and ice
Two days of ice and snow froze out schools, closed county office buildings and gave many employees at businesses county-wide the day off. But those whose jobs involve stemming further damages related to the winter storms of Feb. 1 - 2 had their workdays placed in overdrive. The storms knocked out power to at least 2,600 customers in Holmes County Tuesday morning as ice-laden trees toppled power...Workshop scheduled for those dealing with grief
A workshop, Without our Valentine, has been scheduled for Monday, Feb. 14, from 6-7 p.m., for those who are dealing with the loss of their beloved partner. For anyone who has lost their valentine, this workshop will recognize this time of the year as an opportunity to open their hearts, connect and make it through this romantic day. The workshop will be held at the Wooster office of Hospice...
The long and winding road to the prosecutors office
Most law school students dream of the day when theyll be pleading their clients case before a jury. But Dan Lutz, Wayne Countys new prosecuting attorney, had a very different dream. When I decided to go to law school I didnt want to become a lawyer, said Lutz. Ever since I can remember I wanted to be an FBI agent. While attending college Lutz contacted the FBI seeking advice on...For Wooster swimmers, the season boils down to Just Do It
The months and weeks have now boiled down to days. From the beginning of practice some three months ago, the Wooster High swimmers have pointed toward this moment at The University of Akrons Ocasek Natatorium. The 15-team Division I South Division Sectional will be contested beginning Wednesday, Feb. 9, with boys diving at 6 p.m. and the girls diving being contested 24 hours later. The boys...
Questels Pick of the Week
Duke Price sealed the deal for the Wooster High boys basketball team twice in one Ohio Cardinal Conference weekend. The senior point guard hit a 3-pointer that capped a 56-53 victory over OCC co-front-runner Mansfield Senior (8-2 OCC) Friday, Jan. 28, and then made a conventional three-point play to top Mansfield Madison 49-46 on Saturday, Jan. 29. Price tallied 14 points against Senior and had...2/4/11 Sheriff raids suspeced meth lab in Benton
Armed with a search warrant, Holmes County Sheriffs deputies raided a Benton residence Wednesday night. Sheriff Tim Zimmery said the residence, located off state Route 241 in Benton, was the site of a suspected drug manufacturing operation. Evidence and cash was removed from the residence and charges are pending against at least one suspect, Zimmerly said. The residence was searched and now...2/4/11 stutzman pleads not guilty; faces death penalty
A Navarre man pleaded not guilty in Wayne County Common Pleas Court to charges that he murdered his parents. The charges that carry the death penalty. Rodney R. Stutzman, 31, 17559 Harrison Road, pleaded not guilty Feb. 1 before Common Pleas Judge Corey Spitler to two counts of aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, grand theft, theft of credit cards and gross abuse of a corpse. The charges,...Finding the good in the bad weather
Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he cant think of anything else to include. For Feb. 10, 2011 Weather is one of my favorite hobbies. Living in Ohios Amish country affords me plenty of climatological variety to enjoy. That is especially true...
Weber Girls Scholarship designated for children and grandchildren of veterans
The Weber Girls Scholarship was recently created in memory of Chris Weber and Doris Y. Weber with a pledge from the Melvin McClure American Legion Post 551 in Holmesville, and is being administered by the Holmes County Education Foundation (HCEF). Chris Weber was born in 1952 to Dick and Carolyn Fendrick, and married Dale in 1972. She and Dale had two children, Jason (Samantha) Weber and Mandi...