Wootown Treat Trail: A sweet, family-friendly Halloween
Downtown Wooster will play host to ghosts, goblins, witches, fairies and more with a safe, family-oriented celebration on Saturday, Oct. 28. The Wootown Treat Trail will take place from noon to 2 p.m. with a parade and costume contest at 2 p.m. on the square for both two- and four-footed members of the community. Family-friendly activities and treats will abound at a variety of downtown...
Family business serves farmers near and far
When Nelson Weaver founded Trail Farm Supply in 1978, the company concentrated on selling dairy barn equipment only. In 2008, he built a manufacturing facility on the family farm and added custom-made horse and dairy barn equipment to the mix. Eight years later, he relocated the business to the western edge of Berlin to accommodate the company’s growth. The most recent move allows the company...
Science advocate to speak at College of Wooster
Bassam Shakhashiri, professor of chemistry at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, the William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea and the director of the Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy, will make a pair of presentations as the speaker of the Helen Murray Free Lectures at the College of Wooster on Thursday, Oct. 26. Both lectures will be held in Gault Recital Hall...
Bargains to be had at annual book sale
The annual used book sale at the Holmes County Main Library will be Oct. 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Hardback books are $1 and paperbacks and children's 50 cents each. The Bag Sale is on Saturday. Friends of the Library First Night Pick will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m. One can join on site. Call 330-231-3468 for more information.
It's Bell's turn to find a home
Bell came into the shelter a few months ago as a stray that no one came for. As it turned out, what shelter staff thought were good meals giving her some extra weight turned out to be seven puppies. Bell was fostered and was an amazing mother. Her pups have now all found great and loving homes. Now it's Bells turn. Bell is a 6-year-old Boxer mix. She is a calm dog who would be happy just...Donations sought for Stuff a Truck for hurricane relief
Bekaert of Orrville will host a Stuff a Truck event on Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in an effort to provide much needed relief to individuals and families affected by Hurricane Irma in the Florida Keys. items requested include building materials such as large tarps, roofing nails and bulk lumber in 1-by-2 and 2-by-4 sizes; disaster-relief equipment like garden rakes, shovels, chainsaws and...4-H club to host fall fundraiser
The Happy Harvesters 4-H club of Strasburg will host its first Fall Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Don R. Wallick Auctions at 965 N. Wooster Ave. in Strasburg from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission and parking are free. The club will introduce their Be a Blessing Campaign as a part of this event. Anyone bringing a donation of toiletries or nonperishable items will be entered into a...Library to present famous Ohioans program
The Dover Public Library will host a program on famous Ohioans on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. in the library's community room. Outreach librarian Linda Toohey will present on the many people, past and present, who call the Buckeye State home. From astronauts to actors, Toohey will share stories of the more notable people who make Ohio "The Heart of it All." For registration call the...
Tuscarawas County Democrats to feature Ken Harbaugh at Fall Dinner
The Tuscarawas County Democratic Party Fall Dinner is set for Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the Elks Club at 1180 Union Ave. NW in New Philadelphia. Hospitality is at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and can be reserved by calling headquarters at 330-343-9642 or by email at tuscdems@gmail.com. The keynote speaker for the dinner will be Ken Harbaugh, 2018 candidate for the...