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Claymont teacher encourages students to THIINKFit to battle childhood obesity

  • May 27, 2010
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Experts note that more than one-third of American children are overweight or obese and warn that this number will escalate if change does not occur soon. Apparently, these experts haven’t been to Claymont Intermediate School at Dennison, where the creative idea of sixth-grade teacher Amy Barnabi, might just provide the positive change needed to combat childhood obesity. Amazingly, the solution...

Positive signs in Wooster city budget

  • May 27, 2010
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With the first four months of the year in the books, the members of the Wooster city council finance committee met on May 17 to take a look back at the city's year-end 2009 financial condition, its 2010 year-to-date performance and what may be in store for the remainder of this year and beyond.In 2009, the city brought in approximately $17.1 million in revenue and spent just under $17.6, "which...

WHS teacher named Ohio Lottery Teacher of the Month

  • May 27, 2010
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For the fifth time in the 2009-2010 school year, a teacher from the Wooster City School District has been selected for one of the top statewide honors conferred upon an educator.Ned Lauver, Wooster High School social studies teacher, has been named the Ohio Lottery Teacher of the Month for April. The Ohio Lottery’s Teacher of the Month award recognizes outstanding teachers for their dedication,...

Residents pull together to save Christmas Run Pool

  • May 27, 2010
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With tough economic times come difficult decisions. With a looming budget shortfall, city of Wooster officials faced one of the most difficult decisions they have had to make to date – keeping Christmas Run Pool shuttered for the summer. The community responded and the grass roots effort known as the Friends of Christmas Run Pool was born. What started just three months ago as individual...

OBITUARY | 2010-05-27

  • May 27, 2010
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Jean Helen Mycko-Dreher-Krucke, 71, of Strasburg, died with her family and friends around her May 24, 2010, at her home, after fighting a long battle with cancer. Born Feb. 11, 1939, in Akron, Jean was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Mattson. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School in 1957. In her younger years, she worked for the Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts, and Kinder Mfg., and...

OBITUARY | 2010-05-27

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Samuel Keith “Sam” McVey, 72, of Newcomerstown, died May 22, 2010, at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, following a lengthy period of declining health. Sam was born Oct. 27, 1937, in Oxford Township, Tuscarawas County, to the late Terance Hillard and Thelma Christine McVey. He was a 1956 graduate of Newcomerstown High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He spent a 30-year...

OBITUARY | 2010-05-27

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Wilma N. Troyer, 43, of Fresno, died May 26, 2010, at her home, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Wilma was born Sept. 6, 1966, in Tuscarawas County, to Noah J. and Anna Troyer of Baltic. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving are her husband, Minister Roy H. Troyer, whom she married in 1987; children, Matthew, Jeremy, Rachel, Rosanna, Betty, Karen,...

OBITUARY | 2010-05-27

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Marylou Mock, 73, of Uhrichsville, died peacefully surrounded by her family May 22, 2010, at her home. Born August 7, 1936, in Akron, Marylou was a daughter of the late Sgt. Grant August and Helen Runge. She was a 1954 graduate of Marlboro High School, Hartville. In addition to being a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, she had managed several McDonald’s restaurants over a 20-year period. She...

OBITUARY | 2010-05-27

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Tommy Lane Thompson, 68, of Uhrichsville, died unexpectedly May 23, 2010, at his residence. Tommy was born June 9, 1941, in Dennison, to the late Harold E. Sr. and Geraldine Thompson. A life resident of the area, he was a 1959 graduate of Dennison High School. He had worked for many years as a coal miner and most recently had worked as a truck driver. He loved spending time with his family,...

OBITUARY | 2010-05-27

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Twila D. Brindley, 90, of Dover, died May 24, 2010, at Hennis Care Centre, Dover. Twila was born July 10, 1919, in Fresno, to the late Harry E. and Bertha Lang. She retired after 30 of service to the Timken Company, Canton, where she worked as a bearings inspector. She was a member of Dover Baptist Temple and enjoyed singing in the choir. She loved spending time with friends and family and was...