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Lincoln Weekend encampment brings history to life in Wayne County

  • April 18, 2010
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Lt. Dennis Brinker of the Fourth OVI Co. E, has been preparing his troops for the Lincoln Weekend encampment on the grounds of the Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster. The event is open to the public, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The group will be as authentic as possible in reenacting the life of the soldiers during the “War...

Lincoln Highway Tribute Project on hold

  • April 18, 2010
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A project designed to visually unify five downtown public buildings while at the same time educating the public on the important role played by the Lincoln Highway is temporarily on hold as the city of Wooster searches for ways to bridge its expected $2.3 million budget gap.The $350,000 project, which was expected to get underway this spring, included not only the construction of decorative...

'Lime pile' farm technique revived in Mt. Eaton

  • April 18, 2010
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What would motivate a 64-year-old to invest 90 hours of intense labor breaking up 30 tons of hard blue limestone and 7-1/2 tons of coal?On Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving, Eli Shetler of Mt. Eaton, began building a "lime pile" by laying out eight-inch wood timbers and covering them with rough-sawn wood planks for the floor. Shetler built the round base 18 feet in diameter with a 12-inch...

Sure sign of spring: the Wayne County Home and Garden Show

  • April 18, 2010
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Between the record snowfall and the sluggish economy, it's been a long, tough winter.But as the flowers bloom and the economy shows signs of recovery, families are turning their attention to sprucing up their largest single investment: their home.There's no better place to jumpstart those home improvement projects than the 20th annual Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce Wayne County Home and Garden...

Holmes County Safe Communities reports one traffic fatality during past three months

  • April 18, 2010
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Safe Communities reports that there was one traffic-related fatality in Holmes County in the months of January, February and March 2010. This compares equally with the same time period in 2009. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), each fatality has a comprehensive cost of $3,366,388 associated with it. The fatality cost for Holmes County during the same time...

Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? A program about passing on personal possessions

  • April 18, 2010
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Whether planning ahead or making decisions following the death of a loved one, this is an issue for everyone, including owners of personal property, family members, personal representatives, estate executors, and professionals dealing with end-of-life situations. OSU Extension will present “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?” a workshop about passing on personal possessions on Tuesday, May...

GIS collaborates in the digital age

  • April 18, 2010
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Compiling data is one thing. Being able to retrieve it quickly is quite another.With the dawn of the digital age, government entities across Wayne County now have the ability to retrieve just the geographic data they need, in the format needed, when needed, thanks to the implementation of the county's Geographic Information System (GIS).In essence, GIS technology merges maps and databases to...

Nature’s joins in Earth Day activities, April 22

  • April 18, 2010
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Taking care of our surroundings is becoming more important on a daily basis, and the upcoming celebration for Earth Day on April 22 is designed to bring to light positive issues concerning the world around us. Earth Day is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment held on April 22. It was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in...

Giving back with the board

  • April 18, 2010
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Skateboards, in their essence, provide a stage for adrenaline, an outlet for creativity and the ironic opportunity to feel completely in control. And that flat, wooden, wheeled creation offers an alternative to drugs and alcohol while serving a fantastic purpose.For Doug Brown, professional skateboarder and resident of Wooster, that purpose has enabled him to see the world and inspire others,...

Working to clean up Camp Buckeye, April 24

  • April 18, 2010
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Camp Buckeye will hold a spring work day, April 24, and camp supporters are invited to a fun day of community service at the camp. Skilled and general workers are needed to help prepare the camp for summer programs. Breakfast for volunteers will be served at 7:30 a.m., and work begins at 8 a.m. Lunch will also be served. Clean-up jobs include: playground repairs, now pods on the ropes course,...