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Wayne County Schools Career Center honors students

  • May 8, 2010
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A Senior Recognition Ceremony to honor Wayne County Schools Career Center seniors and 13th year students will be Friday, May 21, at 7 p.m., at The University of Akron Wayne College Boyer Gymnasium. Parents, friends and family members, and Wayne County high school staff, are all invited to attend. Every senior or 13th year student attending will be recognized during the program and receive an...

Ashland University graduates local students

  • May 8, 2010
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The following students from Wooster completed their Ashland University degree requirements in May 2010: Jill Morris received a bachelor of art degree with a major in general psychology. James Dysart received a bachelor of education degree with a major in integrated social studies. Jessica Davisson received a bachelor of education degree with a major in early childhood education. Bradley...

Wayne College honors the 2010 Distinguished Alumni award recipient

  • May 8, 2010
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The University of Akron Wayne College Alumni Association recently recognized Helen Walkerly as its 2010 Distinguished Alumni award recipient. The award was presented at the Wayne College academic and graduate recognition ceremony May 7. Walkerly has been employed at Wayne College since 1991. She began as a part-time faculty member in social services technology, and was promoted to full-time...

FEATURES | 2010-05-08

  • May 8, 2010
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When Lisa Followay’s son, Casey, was born with spina bifida 13 years ago, she was determined that he wasn’t going to spend a lifetime on the sidelines, watching life pass him by. As he grew, she recognized his grit, determination and talent and knew that if given a chance, he could compete with the best of them in adaptive sports. For the past five years, Lisa has seen her dream come true, as...

The glory days of West Lebanon remembered

  • May 8, 2010
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Thirteen guests and l6 members had an enjoyable time reminiscing during the April meeting of the Mt. Eaton Paint Township Historical Society at the local village hall. Elton Lehman interviewed sisters, Vivian Legrom Zolack and Norma Legrom Cox, who both attended school in West Lebanon. Norma was born in l934 into a family of 10 girls and one boy. Sister, Vivian, was one of the older girls. Three...

Immunization works!

  • May 8, 2010
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In the U.S., immunizations continue to successfully eliminate or reduce many vaccine-preventable diseases. However, there are some parents who have decided to limit the number of vaccines given to their children or have decided to not immunize at all. Repeated studies have failed to show that today’s vaccines have caused serious permanent damage to children who have received the full schedule of...

Don't let your bladder control your life

  • May 8, 2010
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You’re at the movies, and the surprise ending is coming up. On the edge of your seat, you wonder if the hero will be the next victim or save the day. Suddenly, you get that bothersome need, that urge to urinate. Of course, being late to the movie theater, you did not secure your coveted aisle seat. So, carefully, you now have to climb through a row of angry legs blocking your path to the rest...

Plant It Pink and save lives with ACS CAN

  • May 8, 2010
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Wooster residents can join the fight against breast cancer through a special Plant It Pink project. The event kicked off May 4, at Green Thumb Floral in Wooster and continues into the summer. Wooster’s Plant It Pink event is part of a statewide movement to spread breast cancer awareness throughout Ohio communities. Through the campaign, local volunteers hope to plant 8,000 Pink Impression tulip...

NEWS | 2010-05-08

  • May 8, 2010
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The Wooster Weekly News was proud to sponsor the Children's Garden where youngsters grabbed their crayons and colored springtime masterpieces for the Wayne County Home & Garden Show Coloring Contest. Take some time to browse through the entries (located in the multimedia on the website) to see what these little ones colored while their families attended the show.

Community conversation scheduled for May 11

  • May 8, 2010
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The Orrville Turning Point Coalition (OTP) will host a community conversation (community meeting) for Orrville area residents Tuesday, May 11, from 7-9 p.m., at the Orrville YMCA building at 1801 Smucker Road, in Orrville. The meeting will focus on how the community can help reduce substance use among Orrville area youth. It will be held World Café style, meaning everyone attending will take...