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Linda Yoder plays unsung role in assuring area families are happy during Share-A-Christmas

  • November 20, 2010
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While the actual day of giving for Holmes County Share-A-Christmas often times is the one that gets to be the focal point of media and the community, all of the presents, food, clothing and other gifts don’t just magically appear in the 4-H barn at the Holmes County Fairgrounds for distribution. Each year, Share-A-Christmas sees countless people doing behind the scene jobs that make the season...

Main Street Wooster honors Howey Houses construction committee

  • November 20, 2010
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Main Street Wooster, Inc. on Wednesday, Nov. 10 honored the group which has pushed the Howey Houses project through to completion and sale. Members of the Howey Houses construction committee received the Chairman’s Award at the organization’s annual meeting at Muddy Waters Café & Grill. Those members, including chairman Tim Monea (city of Wooster), Mark Waggoner (Waggoner Building &...

Holiday Happy Hour Get the party started without the alcohol

  • November 20, 2010
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Looking for a good party to attend during the holiday season? Look no further than downtown Millersburg on Dec. 2, and this time, feel free to bring the whole family. The alcohol-free Holiday Happy Hour will take place on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 5-7 p.m., at the Millersburg Christian Church Life Center located on N. Washington Street in Millersburg. The public is invited to join in a festive...

Judson Schuler remains young at heart

  • November 20, 2010
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In every way, Judson Schuler, 94, belies his age. His mind is as sharp as a tack. He recalls incidences from 60 years ago as if they happened yesterday. And yet, he can more than carry his own in conversation about current events. For a man is his 90s, Schuler has maintained his health, too. He attributes that to his regular physical workout routine three times a week at a local physical fitness...

My Santa Mug

  • November 20, 2010
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Well, it is officially Christmas in my heart and in my home. It’s the time of year when I pull out my special Santa mug, decorate my house with little white lights and embrace all that is magical and joyful. I pour a little peppermint mocha creamer into my Santa mug, fill it with coffee, and enjoy. Christmas is here, at least the Christmas season. No, I have not finished my shopping. In fact, I...

Knowing whether to go to the emergency room or an urgent care center

  • November 20, 2010
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Emergency departments are a very important service in many communities as they are able to handle emergencies such as trauma, car accidents, stroke, heart attack and many other life-threatening emergencies. Urgent care centers can be a better alternative for non-emergent medical care. An urgent care center is more cost-efficient and the wait-time is usually much shorter. Most urgent care centers...

WCH nurse achieves lactation consultant status

  • November 20, 2010
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Wooster Community Hospital’s Becky Yoder, RN, has achieved recognition as a lactation consultant. Yoder successfully passed an examination administered simultaneously around the world, open only to certified lactation counselors with at least 1,000 hours of lactation assistance. Yoder’s achievement now gives the Women’s Pavilion at Wooster Community Hospital two lactation consultants on...

Looking for unique holiday gifts?

  • November 20, 2010
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The holiday shopping season begins in earnest this weekend, and while it may be tempting to head to the mall with a long list in hand, you might want to consider looking for something unique and local. Saturday, Nov. 27, Local Roots Market will once again host an Artisan Day, featuring local producers of handspun yarns, hand-knit garments and bags, felted wool crafts, beautiful jewelry,...

Letter to the Editor

  • November 20, 2010
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To the Editor, The committee of the Glenmont Community Disaster Site would like to thank the Killbuck VFW for the benefit dinner they provided to help raise funds for the generator as the last phase of this project. Thank you to all who attended the dinner, volunteered, or in any way helped us get closer to our goal. Special thanks also to the Millersburg Ministerial Association, the Roundup...

Wooster to announce new fund for entrepreneurs

  • November 20, 2010
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Entrepreneurs looking to start technology companies in northeast Ohio are about to have a new source of capital available to help grow their business. The Wooster Opportunities Fund, developed by the city of Wooster and Wooster Growth Corporation in collaboration with the JumpStart Entrepreneurial Network, is a loan fund supporting early-stage, high growth technology companies located in...