Leisy’s Legacy continues recycling efforts at fair
Large events such as festivals, concerts, and county fairs are fun and exciting, but they generate an enormous amount of waste. Since 2007, the volunteer group Leisy’s Legacy has been helping to tackle the mountain of waste left in the wake of the Wayne County Fair. “We have collected about 106 tons of recyclables over the years that would have otherwise gone to the landfill,”...
Pedal to the Medal 5K Fun Run & Walk is Oct. 1
The third annual Pedal to the Medal 5K Fun Run & Walk for suicide and addiction awareness will take place Oct. 1 at Gross Lake in Wooster.
J.M. Smucker agrees to purchase Hostess Brands
On Sept. 11, The J. M. Smucker Co. of Orrville announced an agreement to purchase Hostess.
Free screening of The Letter Sept. 21 in Wooster
"The Letter/A Message for Our Earth," a documentary film about the current ecological crisis facing the world, will be shown on Thursday, Sept. 21, 6:30 pm at Westminster Church House, 353 E. Pine St. in Wooster.
Switch from pitch working out for Wooster’s Dunlap
Following her passion for running, Mattie Dunlap's decision to focus on cross country rather than soccer at Wooster High is paying off.
Wooster Music Club gets 2023-24 season underway
The Wooster Music Club kicked off its 2023-24 season Sept. 5
Stumbling upon small wonder in hunt for big one
While looking up at the trees, Rail Trail Naturalist John Lorson found a wonder of nature — Ghost pipe — at ground level.
Tasty Extension programming coming soon
Columnist Kate Shumaker writes about the upcoming programs offered by Ohio State Extension Holmes County.
Small towns on small screen offer large lessons
On vacation, columnist Mike Dewey reminisces about the life lessons one could learn from Sheriff Andy Taylor of Mayberry.
Trying to please people can be hurtful
Columnist Kyle Snyder writes about the perils of trying to please others.