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An obscure carpenter raising the Son of God

Chances are if you attended any kind of church service this month, you’ve heard a reference or two about the Christmas story. You’ve probably heard Mary’s name mentioned several times in sermons and hymns. You may also have heard the mention of wise men, shepherds, angels and even the wicked King Herod. There is one person however that seems to remain nameless many times during the nativity...

Dover’s Meteor Sealing Systems to grow significantly, adding 80+ jobs in 2011

2010 was a good year for Meteor Sealing Systems in Dover, Ohio, a German owned company specializing in sealing systems for the automotive industry. Not only did the 100% automotive related company experience a busy and profitable year, but they will continue to positively impact the Tuscarawas County economy in 2011 through a significant company expansion. “2011 is going to be a very strong...

Sauder Amish Country Eggs: Connecting farmers and consumers with healthy, fresh eggs

High quality protein, thirteen essential nutritional elements, only 5 grams of fat, crucial antioxidants, and a mere 80 calories – all for around fifteen cents per serving. That is, as the saying goes, ‘the incredible, edible egg’. And for four generations, the Sauder family has been providing the very best of this incredible, natural product through Sauder Amish Country Eggs. “My...

Wooster’s Sczpanski is in a class by herself

010311 Sczpanski Promo: Sczpanski carrying a big load for swimming Generals Wooster’s Sczpanski is in a class by herself By Brian Questel And then there was one. That makes it seem like there were once many, but that isn’t the case. There were never very many as Wooster High senior Michelle Sczpanski pointed out. “I started out my freshman year with a class of two,” said Sczpanski, the...

Wooster wins triangular, fares well at Viking Invitational

122710 WHSswim Promo: General swimmers sweep through triangulars Wooster wins triangular, fares well at Viking Invitational By Brian Questel Friday night gave Wooster a boost of confidence and Saturday a peek into the future, but in the end the Wooster High swim teams got in a weekend of competition that gave them an idea of where they currently stand. Traveling to Massillon Friday night, the...

Wooster’s Stebbins looking to make a name for himself

010311 Stebbins Promo: Stebbins throwing his weight around for Generals -- all 119 pounds Wooster’s Stebbins looking to make a name for himself By Brian Questel You can’t say enough about confidence and experience. Wooster High junior Nate Stebbins is proving those two ingredients are invaluable. After enduring losing records his first two campaigns on the Generals’ wrestling team, Stebbins...

12/21 A history of muzzle loaders

If you are reading this to discover the history of the muzzle loader rifle from the 15th century forward, I can sum it up in one sentence. They only used them because they didn't have anything better to shoot. If this sounds to you like the biased opinion of a cynical curmudgeon then you are exactly right. I hate muzzle loader rifles. I have only hated a few things in my life. Mosquitoes, TV...

Unfulfilled expectations, custody disputes can lead to domestic downturn

According to Every Woman’s House clinical director, Gina Patterson, Psy.D., the holiday season can present an opportunity for an abusive person to have power and control over another person even after separation or divorce. “One of the ways to do this is through manipulation of visitation or custody,” Patterson said. “We often see this during the holidays.” Patterson says the holidays can...
Christmas in the Park is a gift to the community

Christmas in the Park is a gift to the community

“This has been another wonderful year for Christmas in the Park,” said local realtor Jan McInturf, of the annual event his business provides for the community at Tuscora Park. “This is our 14th annual event. We have a large crowd, in fact, we’ve had thousands. It is always heartwarming for me to get the compliments that we get. People come up to me and say thank you, and that they’ve done...
Local advisor receives college access award

Local advisor receives college access award

Ann Gastier, advisor for the Holmes County College Access Program, received the Wayne F. White College Access Staff Award at the 2010 Ohio College Access & Success Conference in Columbus, Dec. 13. The award was sponsored by the KnowledgeWorks Foundation and was developed to recognize excellence in local college access programs and the commitment of people to inspire more Ohio students to...