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WHHS FFA dishes out honors at banquet

  • April 27, 2010
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The West Holmes FFA was well represented at the group’s recent honors banquet by a number of teens who have poured themselves into their roles, participating in numerous agriculturally-related activities during the past year. A large crowd got together at West Holmes High School gymnasium on Friday, April 23, to enjoy a catered dinner and present the FFA members with their respective honors and...

EDUCATION | 2010-04-27

  • April 27, 2010
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Seniors Justin Younker and Katharine Tatum extended a College of Wooster tradition by capturing top honors at the Concours de la Maison Francaise (a contest for college and university students of French in northeast Ohio) for the 13th consecutive year earlier this month in Cleveland. Younker, a double major in French and international relations from Wooster, won the $1,000 grand prize, while...

EDUCATION | 2010-04-27

  • April 27, 2010
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Alexa Roggenkamp, a senior political science major and philosophy minor at the College of Wooster, has been selected as the David L. Carpenter Pre-Law Prize winner for 2010. The $5,000 award is presented annually to Wooster’s top pre-law student. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in Wooster’s Pre-Law Advising Program, experience as a student leader, and a commitment to...

HCPC brings rock band with a positive message to area high schools

  • April 27, 2010
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One of the main goals of the Holmes County Prevention Coalition (HCPC) is to work with youth throughout the county in making good, sound decisions about drugs, alcohol and tobacco, and life in general. Any time the coalition can help promote good decisions in area teen’s lives, they feel it is something that is well worth their time, effort and finances.When the opportunity arose to bring in a...

Generic versus name brand…does it make a difference?

  • April 27, 2010
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For years you’ve probably been asked the same question by your pharmacist, “Is generic OK?” And with the high cost of prescription medication in the news, you may wonder how can generic drugs be as effective as name brand when they cost so much less? According to local pharmacist Mark Stutzman of Pomerene Hospital, the answer is pretty simple. “Generic drugs are regulated by law and must...

Hiland FFA takes time to celebrate achievements

  • April 27, 2010
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Outstanding members of the Hiland FFA Chapter were recognized, the past year in review was presented and new officers were installed during the 52nd annual Hiland FFA banquet. The event was held April 15, in the Carlisle Village Inn at Walnut Creek with 2009-2010 chapter president, Emily Schlabach, giving the welcome and Lindsey Kline asking the invocation for the ham and chicken dinner. The...

Violations of alcohol compliance checks in county drop drastically

  • April 27, 2010
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The recent round of compliance checks on local businesses serving alcohol went extremely well, on the heels of the prior round of checks, which resulted in less than desirable results. In his recent report to the Holmes County Prevention Coalition (HCPC), Millersburg Police Chief Tom Vaughn reported that on April 15, Millersburg Police and Holmes County Sheriff officers joined forces with the...

HCTC’s May 7 and 8 Spring Festival crucial for survival

  • April 27, 2010
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As far as festivals go, the annual Holmes County Training Center’s may be quite festive, but more importantly, it is necessary for the existence of the center itself. The 34th annual Holmes County Training Center (HCTC) Spring Festival will take place on Saturday, May 7-8, and with the center struggling with budget concerns, the auction becomes even more valuable than ever. The auction,...

Commissioners join efforts to educate county on underage drinking

  • April 27, 2010
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While the Holmes County Prevention Coalition (HCPC) works diligently toward its goal of creating a substance abuse free Holmes County, the organization got a boost from the Holmes County commissioners, who recently passed a proclamation declaring May as Parents Who Host Lose the Most: Don’t be a party to teenage drinking. “The prevention coalition has been doing an outstanding job, and we want...

Glenmont family finds that smoke detectors save lives

  • April 27, 2010
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Quick thinking and calm action, triggered by a working smoke detector, saved the lives of a Glenmont family on Feb. 6. Troy and Lori Volz received the Smoke Detector on Guard award (Smoke D.O.G.) from the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal and the Richland Township Fire Department in a brief presentation ceremony at the Glenmont Community Center on Saturday, April...