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Honoring America's heritage in Wayne County

  • June 2, 2010
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WCS Board of Education makes $1 million in budget cuts

  • June 2, 2010
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In an effort to bridge its growing budget gap, the Wooster City Schools Board of Education made approximately $1 million in cuts to the district’s budget during the May 25 meeting.Included in the cost cutting measures was the elimination of six positions that have been vacated due to retirements and resignations including art, science and industrial arts teachers at the high school, a...

Flag burning brings community together

  • June 2, 2010
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As the sun rose early in the morning of Memorial Day, the residents of Saunders Drive and Morgan Street saw a sight no one ever expected to see in Wooster.Where American flags from the Rotary Parade of Flags project once waved proudly along the tree-lined streets, only charred flag poles and scraps of melted fabric remained after vandals burned nearly 25 flags in the early hours of May 31.As word...

Living memorial honors fallen hero at the hospital

  • June 2, 2010
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On the Saturday before Memorial Day, Wooster residents gathered to honor a very special soldier lost in the line of duty: Specialist Damon Winkleman.Brilliant sunshine shone down upon the crowd of more than 100 members of the Winkleman family and community that gathered near the entrance to Wooster Community Hospital to dedicate a tree planted in honor of Damon Winkleman's sacrifice for our...

Scouting for veterans

  • June 2, 2010
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When more than 100 young people gather, the scene is usually a lively one.But when members of dozens of Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops from throughout the area joined members of the Emblem Club at the Wooster Cemetery early in the morning of May 29, the mood was somber and reflective as they placed more than 1,500 American flags on the graves of the veterans buried at Wooster Cemetery.

Fiber show "wooly" hooks visitors

  • June 2, 2010
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The Great Lakes Fiber Show took place May 29-30, at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Coupled with excellent weather and an agenda packed full of activities, the show was a success once again. For 15 years, Don and Linda Reichert have planned and organized the event for the community.The show featured booths with fiber-related supplies and fiber arts. There were activities for children as well as a...

OBITUARY | 2010-06-02

  • June 2, 2010
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Lillian M. Woodward, 93, of the Apostolic Christian Home, Rittman, formerly of Orrville, died May 24, 2010, at Dunlap Community Hospital, Orrville, following a short illness. Lillian was born June 7, 1916, in Birds Run, to the late William Frank and Martha Jane Miller. She was a 1934 graduate of Plainfield High School and later attended Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) training at Mercy Hospital,...

OBITUARY | 2010-06-02

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Joan L. Bumgardner, 79, of Orrville, formerly of Marshallville, died May 29, 2010, at Shady Lawn Healthcare Community, Dalton, following a period of declining health. Joan was born in Cleveland to the late George and Lulu Shanower. She was a 1948 graduate of Medina High School and later earned an associate degree in accounting. She had been employed as a manager at the Goodwill Stores in...

OBITUARY | 2010-06-02

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Mildred M. Peacock, 91, of Orrville, formerly of Midvale, died May 31, 2010, at the home of her daughter, following a period of declining health. Mildred was born March 4, 1919, in New Cumberland, to the late Elmer and Myrtle Renicker. For a number of years, she was employed by the former Berger Division of Republic Steel, Canton, Nickel’s Bakery, Navarre, New Era Potato Chips and Bell and...

OBITUARY | 2010-06-02

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Michael E. Crosland, 50, of Marshallville, died May 24, 2010, at Dunlap Community Hospital, Orrville, following a sudden illness. Michael was born June 5, 1959, in Orrville, to Charles and Shirley Crosland. He was a graduate of Dalton High School and was formerly employed as a machinist at Korda Manufacturing Co., Wooster. He retired in 2005 due to failing health. Michael enjoyed hunting,...