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County fire, EMS personnel steeped in pride, passion and the pursuit of service to community

  • April 12, 2010
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They have families, house payments and kids in Little League. They come in all shapes and sizes, both male and female. Their walk of life varies: plumber, accountant, salesperson, pastor, clerk or service technician. They have a host of hobbies and activities outside the workplace with their family and friends.The men and women who serve Holmes County as firefighters and emergency medical...

Celebrate Earth Day at the Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair, April 20th

  • April 12, 2010
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Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day a bit early (Earth Day is April 22) on Tuesday, April 20, at the third annual Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair, which will be held on The Ohio State University/OARDC/ATI campus in Wooster, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free, and attendees will be able to participate in recycling programs, watch cooking demonstrations led by local chefs utilizing local...

Spring into action at Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair

  • April 12, 2010
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Local residents will have the opportunity to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day early this year (Earth Day is April 22) at the third annual Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair on Tuesday, April 20. The fair, which is free and open to the public, will be held at The Ohio State University's Fisher Auditorium and Lawn, located at 1680 Madison Avenue in Wooster, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.The fair will...

Swiss choir to fill the hills with music on April 25

  • April 12, 2010
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The 52-voice Baretswil Church Choir of Zurich, Switzerland, will perform in Kidron and Walnut Creek on April 25. The Reformed Church choir is visiting the area as part of a four-stop engagement that features visit to Pennsylvania and Ontario as well as Holmes and Wayne counties. The choir’s hometown is near the Tauferhohle, an Anabaptist cave that housed secret gatherings nearly 500 years ago...

Cancer prevention- Cut those calories

  • April 12, 2010
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The word “cancer” is the last thing most patients want to hear from their health care provider. Although many cancers are treatable, a few simple lifestyle changes can greatly reduce our risk of some of the most common types of cancers. Colon cancer is the most common form of cancer among non-smoking adults (when both men and women are combined). Colon cancer appears to be more common in...

What is occupational therapy?

  • April 12, 2010
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It is National Occupational Therapy month; so, what is occupational therapy? Occupational therapy is a skilled treatment to help an individual develop the skills needed for daily living. This may be work related or for personal life skills such as eating, brushing teeth, getting dressed, or the use of adaptive equipment. Services may typically include: Ÿ Customized treatment programs to improve...

American Cancer Society seeks teams to participate in Relay For Life events

  • April 12, 2010
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The American Cancer Society is looking for teams of 10 to 15 people to get involved in any of their local Relay For Life events scheduled this spring and summer. Relay For Life is for people of all ages, races and backgrounds. Many of the participants are cancer survivors, while others take part because they lost someone to the disease or know someone who has been diagnosed with...

Business leaders speak in favor of Issue 1

  • April 12, 2010
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When voters head to the polls for the May 4 primary election, local business leaders hope that they will support arguably one of the most successful job creation programs ever undertaken by the state of Ohio.The Ohio Third Frontier program. Two longtime economic development and business leaders, Lud Huck and Chris Schmid, were on hand for the March 31 meeting of the Wayne County Commissioners, to...

Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival contest photos must be submitted by May 9, 2010

  • April 12, 2010
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Details for the 2010 Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival Photo Contest have been finalized. Camera buffs from around the state are invited to enter their best photo or photos featuring hot air balloons. The festival, which is hosted by the Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Frontier Power Company, will be held June 11-13, at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds. Nina Drinko,...

OABGC KIDS! benefit auction, May 8

  • April 12, 2010
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There are many who believe that the Orrville Area Boys and Girls Club (OABGC) provides the rock-hard athletic and educational foundation that is necessary for many young people. Certainly, there have been a flock of good news stories that demonstrate the success young people have gained from participation in Boys and Girls Club activities. The Orrville area club is recognized as one of the top...