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Career center Ag Mechanics students honored

  • June 5, 2010
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Wayne County Schools Career Center Ag Mechanics FFA named top students recently at its annual awards ceremony. The evening began with an invocation by Dan Yoder of Waynedale, and a carry-in dinner.Named top senior mechanic was Andrew Forrer of Dalton. He is the son of Todd and Linda Forrer of North Lawrence. Forrer had the highest grade point average, and perfect attendance, and was also named...

Preparing for success at the Holmes County Higher Education Center

  • June 5, 2010
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The College Readiness Transitions Program begins June 21 at The University of Akron Wayne College Holmes County Higher Education Center. This new program teaches beginning college students what to expect upon entering the world of college.The eight-week program consists of Pre-College Writing Skills and College Math Foundations. Both courses begin June 21 with the writing course starting at 6...

WCSCC students and alumni honored at Senior Recognition Ceremony

  • June 5, 2010
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Wayne County Schools Career Center honored seniors, 13th year students and distinguished alumni at the Senior Recognition Ceremony at The University of Akron Wayne College Boyer Gymnasium on Friday, May 21. All students received certificates in recognition of their accomplishments.Student of the Year was Amy Miller of Dalton, a senior in Landscape and Plant Technologies, selected from the top...

Of heroic deeds and honoring service Two Holmes County veterans haven't missed a Memorial Day service for more than 50 years

  • June 5, 2010
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The decades may have rolled by since Judson Schuler served in the U.S. Army in World War II from 1942 to 1946, and Bill Hummel served his country in the Army during the Korean conflict from 1950 to 1952.Many things have changed since those days, but thanks to the pair of veterans and countless millions just like them, one thing which has not changed is the fact that America continues to enjoy...

The heart of Central Christian School develops tomorrow's leaders—today

  • June 5, 2010
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First, let me say that my wife, both of her parents, my sister and her husband, and my son-in-law are all current, former or retired public school teachers—in Ohio, Alabama, Georgia and Massachusetts. My family’s bread is buttered by education.That said, for the past few years the topic at every family get-together has been the No Child Left Behind Act’s emphasis on test scores at the...

Community ready for a fun weekend of cycling, volleyball, food and more during Mt. Eaton Days

  • June 5, 2010
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Back in 1994, the business owners of Mt. Eaton wanted to create a weekend for people to come to town and enjoy everything that a small town has to offer. Thus Mt. Eaton Days was born, and 16 years later, it continues to grow and thrive.“We’ve kept trying to add new and unique events every year that will keep it fresh for people, while hanging on to the events that work well year after...

Wayne Elementary student named Academic All Star

  • June 5, 2010
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Malory Bowman, a sixth-grader at Wayne Elementary School in Wooster, has been named the Ohio Lottery Academic All Star for the Akron-Canton region for the month of March.The Ohio Lottery's Academic All Star program recognizes outstanding student leaders who have exhibited a commitment to academic excellence. Each month, the organization recognizes one student in each of nine geographic regions...

Pomerene Hospital sponsors fitness camp

  • June 5, 2010
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Pomerene Hospital will be hosting a fitness camp for kids the week of June 14-17, and June 21-24. The camp is free to all who participate, and will be held at the Millersburg Depot/Rails to Trails.For those entering kindergarten through third grade, the camp will be June 14-17, from 8-11 a.m. Parents are not required to stay at the camp. They may drop their kids off and pick them up each day...

Healthy picnics for the summer

  • June 5, 2010
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Memorial Day started the picnic season: eating outside, barbecues, lunchtime outings at the park, coolers filled for a day at the beach, and backpacks loaded up for a hike. It is a never-ending cycle of preparing and packing food.Keep these tips in mind when planning for these outings:Shopping: What’s important? Healthy? Low cost? Easy to eat? Will the kids eat it? No clean-up?Fruit: Fruit is...

What's new at Local Roots?

  • June 5, 2010
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If you haven’t stopped by Local Roots Market lately, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much the market has grown in recent months. As of June 1, the total number of producer members reached 100, and more products are arriving at the market daily. Recent additions include:Potted herbs and vegetables from Hillside Gardens, Noah’s Landing, Schmidt Family Farms, and Crestwood FarmsPotted...