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Visit to Wooster reveals character of Larry Holmes

  • May 29, 2010
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When Wooster small businessman Rick Johnson needed some heavyweight marketing muscle behind his campaign to mark the opening of his new business, he knew exactly where to turn.That where was actually a who: former heavyweight Larry Holmes, who was boxing champion of the world for nearly eight years from 1978-1985.Holmes was in Wooster Friday, April 30, to mark the grand opening of the Access...

Scots ousted in Mideast Regional

  • May 29, 2010
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First in and (stunningly) first out. Who would have expected that would be the fate suffered by The College of Wooster baseball team in the NCAA Mideast Regional in Marietta last week? All the numbers put up by the Scots, ranked No. 4 in the nation, en route to their 13th North Coast Athletic Conference title this year would be undone by a number outside their control – 18. That was the...

OBITUARY | 2010-05-30

  • May 30, 2010
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Adrian M. Stull, 85, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully May 27, 2010, at New Dawn Health Care Center, following a period of declining health. Born Oct. 4, 1924, in Mineral City, Adrian was the son of the late Telfird Emmet and Barbara Fay Stull. After completing his formal education, he joined the U.S. Army, having served his country in the European Theatre. Upon his return home, he joined the...

OBITUARY | 2010-05-30

  • May 30, 2010
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Anthony J. “Tony” Larkin, 70, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully May 28, 2010, at his home, following a year-long battle with cancer. Born Jan. 5, 1940, in Dennison, Anthony was a son of Marjorie Larkin of New Philadelphia and the late William Larkin. Best known as “Tony” to his family and friends, he attended New Philadelphia High School before beginning a career that met his keen...

OBITUARY | 2010-05-30

  • May 30, 2010
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Janet Sue Engelhart, 66, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully May 27, 2010, with her husband at her side. Born Feb. 1, 1944, in New Philadelphia, Janet was a daughter of the late Frederick G. and Margaret M. Walters. She was a 1962 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, where the saying under her photo read, “You’d know that laugh anywhere.” Janet’s infectious laugh and warm personality...

OBITUARY | 2010-05-30

  • May 30, 2010
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Anna Mast, 88, of Millersburg, died May 26, 2010, after a short illness. Anna was born Sept. 24, 1921, to the late Daniel and Sarah Kline. She was a member of Bethel Fellowship Church, Berlin. Anna was a loving and kind wife, mother, and grandmother. She traveled extensively with her husband and for many years hosted missionaries in their home. A retired homemaker, her passions were her family...

Dutch Valley Days to include strawberry dessert contest by Victoria Frank

  • May 31, 2010
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Last September, Dutch Valley Gifts and Furniture held a homemade cheesecake contest during their annual Fall Festival. Over 21 individuals participated, proving that baking contests were something worth having during the celebratory weekend. And on Saturday, June 19, Dutch Valley will host yet another contest worth entering – the Dutch Valley Days strawberry dessert contest. “In the fall, we...

OBITUARY | 2010-05-31

  • May 31, 2010
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Dorris May Steinmetz, 82, of Dalton, died May 26, 2010, surrounded by her family.Dorris was born Feb. 5, 1928, in Canton, to the late Charles and Mary Hand. She attended Akron Schools and was a resident of Akron before moving to Brewster, where she lived for 35 years before residing with her daughter in Dalton. She worked at Exchange Printing for 15 years and was a member of Faith Family...

OBITUARY | 2010-05-31

  • May 31, 2010
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Charlene R. “Char” Best-McDaniel, 46, of New Philadelphia, died May 29, 2010, surrounded by her family, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 24, 1964, in Dennison, Charlene was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Margie R. Best. She had worked at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center and as a babysitter. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and...

PUBLICRECORD | 2010-05-31

  • May 31, 2010
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Welfare check completed on TR 323, Prairie Township. OSP handled report of an animal in the roadway at SR 39 and SR 179, Washington Township. Report taken of a recovered stolen vehicle on US 62, Paint Township. Civil stand by completed on TR 252, Monroe Township. Report taken of auto theft on US 62, Paint Township. Advice and information given on reports of telephone harassment on CR 6, Richland...