Agriculture News & Events
Wayne Bartter, retired Ag Mechanics instructor at the Wayne County Schools Career Center, was given the Honorary Chapter Award. Bartter was Ag Mechanics instructor from 1987 until this year, when he retired.
Vegetable gardening classes will be offered April 28, at Local Roots taught by producer member Susan Sivey of Noah's Landing in Shreve.
Spring lambing and kidding school to take place on Saturday, May 5.
Wayne County Schools Career Center students place in top 11 at FFA Northeastern Ohio Skills Classic.
Local Roots teams up with The Wilderness Center to offer two gardening classes April 21. The first class will focus on plants native to Ohio and the second will be about Butterfly Gardening.
Wooster Area Transition recently hosted "Imagine Wooster", a community conversation about how Wooster can continue to become a vibrant, sustainable community.
Brighten up your dinner table with fresh greens and other vegetables from Local Roots.
Area farmers get top-notch service from folks who understand them and life in Wayne County.
Join the conversation, hosted by Wooster Area Transition, to learn how you can help create a vibrant, sustainable future for the community.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between produce farmers and customers. This is a great way to support local agriculture and feed your family a healthy variety of fresh fruits and vegetables each week.
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The Primary Stroke Center at Wooster Community Hospital is the only Joint Commission-certified stroke center in Wayne and Holmes counties. It's important
Pool passes on sale now at Buehler's Milltown, Buehler's Towne Market and the Wooster Recreation Department.
It was everything trains at P. Graham Dunn for their annual Spring Fair. Visitors were treated to train-themed activities, including train rides for the young and old alike. The train conductor was none other than Peter Graham Dunn himself.
Buehler's Fresh Foods to incorporate community ideas when constructing new store.
Wallace joins CSB as vice president, commercial banking, and will be based out of the bank's Milltown office in Wooster.
Ann Swinderman traveled to Shipsewana, Ind. to preview the musical, The Confession, which is coming to the stage in Sugarcreek this June.
The people at Wayne County Community Federal Credit Union are your neighbors and friends. While members are treated to that small-town hospitality they love, they have the advantage of online and mobile banking, as well as access to ATMs all over the world.
WCH employees honored for years of service.
Participants in the annual Scarlet, Gray & Green Fair got to touch, see and hear how exhibitors contribute to the safety of the environment in celebration of Earth Day.
The Wooster Community Hospital cancer program offers the best in treatment, care and support. In 2010, the hospital treated 261 new cancer cases with their multidisciplinary approach.
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On Friday, May 18, a community celebration was held at Sowing Hope House to honor the volunteers and families and to dedicate the house. Sowing Hope House is a ministry of Grace Brethren Church and offers services to the community. The house has been open for three years and will continue expanding...
DayBreak Community Church (DCC) has outgrown its location at 111 S. Buckeye St. in Wooster and will be moving to 342 Nold Ave. in Wooster. The new services begin June 3 and Richard Frazier, the church's pastor, has high hopes for the future of DCC and the impact it can have on the community.
On May 18, at 6 p.m., a community celebration will be held to dedicate the Sowing Hope House.
Kids clothing and toy spring/summer sale will be held at Wooster Church of the Nazarene.
The Wooster Hope Center's (WHC) food distribution took place on Saturday, April 14, at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Complete with an assortment of churches, organizations and volunteers, the distribution functioned as a well-oiled machine with 335 families served.
CWU finalizes plans for the annual Friendship Day.
Terri Roberts has been through much since her son entered a one room schoolhouse in Nickel Mines, PA in 2006 and began a shooting spree which left several dead. You can hear her story of forgiveness and acceptance from the Nickel Mines community, even as she battled through cancer. Roberts will...
The Wooster Hope Center (WHC) and Grace Brethren Church of Wooster are combining to offer transportation services that will take community members to and from the fairgrounds for the WHC's monthly food distribution. This exciting collaboration will fulfill more needs in the community.
Brown Bag concerts will continue at 12:05 p.m. on Thursdays at St. James Episcopal Church on the corner of Market and North streets in downtown Wooster.
The West Hill Baptist Senior High Youth Group will hold their 10th annual Missions Trip Benefit Auction, Saturday, March 10 at the church's Family Life Center. All proceeds will help cover costs for 40 teens and leaders to travel to the Dominican Republic this summer.
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The College of Wooster celebrates landmark anniversaries for many faculty and staff members on Tuesday, May 15.
Students in newly established degree programs graduate from The University of Akron-Wayne College.
The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association announced grant recipients and awards for 2012.
Some risks for stroke may be out of a person's control, but others can be controlled rather easily. In fact, 80 percent of strokes are preventable if proper precautions are taken.
Community Action Wayne/Medina will offer a Summer Crisis Program, June 4 through August 31.
The University of Akron-Wayne College bid farewell to four influential educators.
The city of Wooster will openly engage with Wooster residents about possible cuts in the city's budget. Ongoing discussions will take place through many different forms of media.
Six young men from Wooster High School will attend Buckeye Boys State in June.
The Northwestern Ruritan Club recognized the recipients of the 2012 scholarships, as well as The Northwestern Schools Community Business Partners of the Year.
On Friday, May 18, a community celebration was held at Sowing Hope House to honor the volunteers and families and to dedicate the house. Sowing Hope House is a ministry of Grace Brethren Church and offers services to the community. The house has been open for three years and will continue expanding...
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Now in its second year, Clary Gardens, near Historic Roscoe Village, is playing host to a festival that will serve as the unofficial start to a favorite season, summer. Taste for Summer is a wine and barbecue festival with something for everyone. Great food, delicious hand-crafted Ohio wines,...
Brighten up your dinner table with fresh greens and other vegetables from Local Roots.
Wooster Kiwanis to hold Pancake Day March 31.
Local Roots' 10-week dinner series, Roots of Health, wraps up in March with three more informational and healthful meals.
Wayne County Schools Career Center Culinary Arts program students participated in the Northeast Ohio Pork Producers 2012 Culinary Affair with Pork Cook-off.
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The College of Wooster celebrates landmark anniversaries for many faculty and staff members on Tuesday, May 15.
Students in newly established degree programs graduate from The University of Akron-Wayne College.
The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association announced grant recipients and awards for 2012.
The University of Akron-Wayne College bid farewell to four influential educators.
Six young men from Wooster High School will attend Buckeye Boys State in June.
The Northwestern Ruritan Club recognized the recipients of the 2012 scholarships, as well as The Northwestern Schools Community Business Partners of the Year.
West Holmes High School will be the site of British Soccer Camp, presented by Challenger Sports.
Student, faculty, and staff volunteer to install adaptive switches during work session at The College of Wooster.
Men and women who serve in the military, especially on overseas assignments, miss so many milestones in the lives of their children. One program that is helping these men and women to reach out to their families is the United Through Reading program.
Lincoln Way Elementary hosted a farewell open house to students, staff and community members on Thursday, May 10. The halls were filled with nostalgic stories and cameras. The open house offered families and staff the opportunity to see the school one last time while it still looked like a school.
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Card shower being held for Esther Silvius.
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Some risks for stroke may be out of a person's control, but others can be controlled rather easily. In fact, 80 percent of strokes are preventable if proper precautions are taken.
On Saturday, June 16, the RISERS will host a Break the Cycle Benefit to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with addictions. Proceeds will benefit STEPS at Liberty Center in Wooster. The event will feature 25-mile and 62-mile bike rides as well as the Family Fun Ride.
The Primary Stroke Center at Wooster Community Hospital is the only Joint Commission-certified stroke center in Wayne and Holmes counties. It's important
Riding a bicycle is fun, healthy and great exercise for any age, but there are risks involved. One way to lower those risks is to always wear a helmet.
The benefits of becoming a member of Local Roots Market have just gotten even better.
Diabetes support group to meet May 21 at Wooster Community Hospital.
Wooster Community Hospital recently held a mock disaster exercise to test the hospital's ability to respond to a devastating tornado.
Breast cancer survivor is grateful to Wooster Community Hospital for excellent care.
Nursing students had a meet and greet with members of the Wayne County Schools Career Center's nursing advisory board, April 24.
The American Heart Association recognizes Wooster Community Hospital for their wellness culture with special award.
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Hubert V. Fair, 86, of Wooster, died May 19, 2012, at his home.
Hubert was born July 7, 1925, in Wayne County, the son of the late Vernon and Beulah Fair, and married Wanda L. Kaufman on Oct. 11, 1945. She died in 2010.
Samuel S. “Sam” Rock, 65, of Orrville, died May 21, 2012, at Aultman Hospital, Canton.
Edwin J. Borntrager, 80, of Wilmot, died May 20, 2012, at his home, following an extended illness.
Roman A. Miller, 63, of Fredericksburg, died May 16, 2012, at his home.
Roman was born Nov. 3, 1948, in Holmes County, to the late Abe E. and Anna Miller, and married Mattie A. Gingerich on March 14, 1974. She survives. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Norma Jean Hershberger, 86, formerly of Walnut Creek and Berlin, died May 15, 2012, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek.
Andy J.M. Miller, 74, of Fredericksburg, died May 9, 2012, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, from injuries sustained in an accident at his home.
Ellen V. Lehman, 94, of Kidron, died May 16, 2012, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a brief illness.
Ellen was born May 31, 1917, in Wayne County, to the late Reuben and Elma Hofstetter, and married Edwin S. Lehman on August 14, 1937. He died in 1999.
Darwin “Darb” Lindbergh Snyder, 84, of Millersburg, died May 11, 2012, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a sudden heart attack.
Dorothy Martellis Morris, 85, of Wooster, died May 13, 2012, at Rose Lane Health Center, Massillon.
Dorothy was born Jan. 3, 1927, in Wooster, the daughter of the late Francis and Florence Martha Sargeant, and married Maywood W. Morris on May 10, 1947. He preceded her in death.
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Don't let a small garden keep you from enjoying the abundance of summer's harvest. Use trellises and other free-standing structures to allow your vegetables and flowers to grow up.
Summertime is the perfect time to help your children with reading, math and other skills.
Bruce Stambaugh shares that Memorial Day is for remembering loved ones.
Many options are available for affordable movie nights with the family.
A camping trip opens Mike Dewey's eyes to something natural, something essential, and he comes up with a universal truth, or something close.
Adult tricycles a good option for those who love to ride but nolonger feel confident of their ability to balance.
Tami Lange explains the hair-staring moments that are part of her morning routine.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Many people do not know their rights when it comes to dealing with child protective services or their employees, and they may, mistakenly, assume that they have no choices and must do everything the agency tells them to do.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce reports on a Big Day attempt in our local area.
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The city of Wooster will openly engage with Wooster residents about possible cuts in the city's budget. Ongoing discussions will take place through many different forms of media.
Six young men from Wooster High School will attend Buckeye Boys State in June.
Aid in psilocybin investigation used as example.
During his State of the City address before city council Feb. 6, Wooster Mayor Bob Breneman looked at the challenges the city will face in 2013.
Writer expresses support for Captain Charles Hardman for Wayne County Sheriff.
This Letter to the Editor asks for support for Travis Hutchinson in the campaign for Wayne County Sheriff.
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