Agriculture News & Events
FAMACHA is system developed in South Africa that allows small ruminant, sheep and goat, owners to evaluate the need for de-worming treatment of individual animals based on eyelid color.
All About Horses will be held May 4 and again on May 18 at Valley Oaks Farm to give beginners an opportunity to learn more about horses and their care. Reservations are recommended.
2013 Great Lakes Fiber Show is to be held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds along side the the Great Lakes Sheep Show and Sale and the eastern Angora Goat Show. Throughout the weekend there will be workshops and all kinds of fun things going on for anyone at any age.
A CDC study claimed that unpasteurized milk and products cause more outbreaks than pasteurized milk. The Weston A. Price Foundation found the CDC study to be flawed and misleading. From this it is argued that raw milk is safe to consume.
Technology use is constantly on the rise on today's farms. Now, farmers are beginning to discover the advantages of using specialized smart phone apps in their operations as well.
Consider adding some plants known for their powerful smells to the garden this spring. Choosing plants that bloom at varying times will ensure a sweet smell in the air until fall.
Ohio farmers typically rely heavily on a steady, nutritious and affordable supply of hay to feed their livestock each winter. Although hay prices can swing wildly according to supply and demand, producing a high quality, healthy hay crop is something that requires careful management.
Area produce growers will be affected by proposed new FDA regulations. An FDA scientist and spokesman, James Gorny, spoke to The Bargain Hunter about the potential effects.
Family farms face unique challenges. Economic conditions often dictate the necessity of working off the farm for one or both spouses.
In the heat of summer, the shady areas of the yard can become a place to unwind and relax. Dress them up with plants that thrive in low light.
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Pets ask so little and give back so much. Help the homeless animals of Wayne County by attending Cause for Paws, which will feature live music and a wine tasting at downtown Wooster's SoMar Wine Cellars May 21.
Now open the first and third Saturdays and Sundays from May through the first weekend in October, WCFM will welcome local vendors, market farmers and craftsmen.
Lehman's is welcoming spring by hosting The Antique Tractor Show and The Dutch Oven Gathering. These events are sure to be a great time for the whole family.
Aultman Orrville Hospital holds its annual Spring into Wellness community event with a focus on residents getting to know their numbers and the newly merged hospital.
Three area schools attended Engineering Career Day, sponsored by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and competed for grants and scholarships.
Motorcycle Scavenger Run Benefit will be held April 27.
CSBB's board of diretors has declared a first quarter cash dividend of $.18 per share on its common stock.
Clinton G. Bailey, Duriya Dhinojwala and Lucas K. Palmer are the new members to the firm and will help the firm serve their clients needs throughout the next generation.
Millea will be responsible for managing the City's community and economic development activities and programs, acting as liaison to various development agencies, and coordinating development projects with various City departments.
Erickson, the Certified Angus Beef brand's Vice President of Marketing, was recently announced as one of this year's Women of Influence in the Food Industry by Griffin Publishing. Women of Influence is supported by individuals and companies throughout the food industry who understand the importance...
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Bishop is an award winning Southern Gospel singer, songwriter an producer and he is coming to the Trinity United Methodist Church.
With help from Durniat Strength, Evelyn Manzella looks forward to setting new powerlifting goals.
Margi Oller, national director/representative of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, attends 29th Biennial Convention of the Idaho State Court.
The Wooster Church of the Nazarene will be hosting the sale. This sale offers shoppers the luxury of only having to go to one place and the fact that it is completely devoted to children's items is a bonus.
Bob Mortimer, who lost three limbs, will speak at the Orrville Christian Church April 12.
Take a trip back in time when the Millersburg Church of God Women's Ministry hosts an overnight fundraising bus trip to the Creation Museum near Cincinnati.
Shreve United Methodist Church will host this performance. Dr. Any Yekel will be directing the Chancel Choir as the perform selections from Handel's Messiah.
Chippewa Church of the Brethren will host Louis Powers, an Orrville native who overcame a 14-year drug addiction.
St. James Episcopal Church announced the 35th spring season of Brown Bag concerts and they have quite a line up for the series this year.
Orrville Community Good Friday Service will be held March 29.
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Gov. John Kasich is recognizing the efforts of Ohio's 50 Community Action Agencies with this proclamation.
During the five-week course, Stryker received instruction in the fundamentals of engineering support for combat units.
Community gathers for ceremony to pay respect to those who have served in local law enforcement, past and present.
Items that would otherwise be thrown away are recycled and repurposed by CAMO for use in Honduras, changing and saving lives.
Sara Patton has been chosen as the new executive director of the Wayne County Community Foundation.
The film exposes the myths and misinformation being spread by environmentalists regarding the process of hydraulic fracturing. A crowd of 80 people came to see the film.
IRS accepting applications for TCE and VITA grant programs.
This seasons performances will include pieces from a vide variety of repertory and it sure to be an entertaining season.
Late spring means it is time for Relay For Life with events taking place all over the region. The popular event raises funds for the American Cancer Society.
Nine downtown businesses will hold special events with the sole focus of pampering Wayne County¿s women.
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The Wooster Ethnic Fair will take place April 13 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds.
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The Grant funding is available to any Wayne County public educator and is to augment or assist with funding for an innovative program or project that cannot secure funding from any other source.
All seniors and 13th year students will be honored. Every senior or 13th year student will go across the stage and receive a certificate in honor of their achievements.
College of Wooster anthropology and archaeology majors, both past and present, shared their research at two prestigious meetings in the month of April.
Two students from the junior class at Wooster High School have been selected to attend Buckeye Boys State.
The College of Wooster¿s 143rd commencement exercises scheduled for May 13.
WHS Speech and Debate Team preparing for its 63rd national tournament.
Senior A-Fair promises to be a fun-filled day of entertainment, education, free food and more.
Dean Neil Sapienza of the University of Akron Wayne College came to speak to the Orrville Lions Club about the evolution of the univeristy from it inception till now.
The University of Findlay's annual juried Student Art Exhibition displayed Laura McCready's artwork and she won for her ceramics piece.
The MacDowell Music Club of Wooster is offering scholarships toward an individual who plans to study on an orchestral instrument. Applications being accepted now.
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Some parents work hours that are not the classic 9 to 5, Monday through Friday. COAD Ohio4Kids can help give resources to parents to help them find the right place for their child. Contact Ohio4Kids to learn more.
Army Reserve Pvt. Jordan S. Glenn's training was for nine weeks where her learned everything from the Army mission to basic combate training. He received training in many other areas as well.
Army Reserve Pvt. Jordan S. Glenn's training was for nine weeks where her learned everything from the Army mission to basic combate training. He received training in many other areas as well.
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Late spring means it is time for Relay For Life with events taking place all over the region. The popular event raises funds for the American Cancer Society.
Walk MS took place on Saturday, April 27, at the OARDC in Wooster. The neurological disease affects 20,000 people in Ohio. To support research and services, teams walked three miles as a tribute to loved ones who live with MS.
Senior A-Fair promises to be a fun-filled day of entertainment, education, free food and more.
The diabetes support group at Wooster Community Hospital will discuss the impact of dental disease on diabetics.
Aultman Orrville Hospital holds its annual Spring into Wellness community event with a focus on residents getting to know their numbers and the newly merged hospital.
With help from Durniat Strength, Evelyn Manzella looks forward to setting new powerlifting goals.
Dr. Chicorelli will be speaking on the topic of Pediatric Sports Injuries to the conference.
For information on the role of a medical social worker in a health care setting, call Sherri Atanasov at Wooster Community Hospital.
A CDC study claimed that unpasteurized milk and products cause more outbreaks than pasteurized milk. The Weston A. Price Foundation found the CDC study to be flawed and misleading. From this it is argued that raw milk is safe to consume.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Wayne County is participating in efforts to raise awareness. Blue is the official color of the cause, and Christian Children's Home of Ohio (CCHO) was one participating agency of Wear Blue to Work Day on Wednesday, April 10.
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Gary L. Reed, 71, of Wooster, passed away May 8, 2013.
He was born in Hanford, Calif. March 5, 1942 to Willie and James Troy Reed. He served in the U.S. Air Force and on the Hanford Police Department.
Eli N. Troyer, 82, of Orrville and formerly of Apple Creek, died on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Aultman Hospital in Canton following complications from surgery.
Ruth M. Herman, 92, of Dover and formerly of Sugarcreek, died Friday, May 3, 2013 in Union Hospital at Dover.
Mary E. Beals died on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the age of 96 at her home.
She was born near Mt. Eaton in Holmes County on March 3, 1917, as the third daughter of the late Stanley and Clara (Senff) Mumaw.
Jack R. Snowbarger, 86, of Apple Valley, died Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2013 in Colonial Manor Health Care Center after a short illness. Jack was born Sept. 17, 1926 in Hattiesburg, MS, the son of the late Roy and Alice (Curry) Snowbarger. He was a Wellington High School graduate and had lived in...
Mary M. Mullins, 76, of New Philadelphia, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 22, 2013.
Rosetta K. Myers, 55, of Orrville, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at her home following a three-year battle with cancer.
She was born in Orrville June 2, 1957 to Nathan and Anna (Geiser) Amstutz and married Kevin Myers Dec. 22, 1982. He survives.
William M. Kuhns, 79, of Holmesville, died Friday afternoon, March 15, 2013 at Joel Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg following an extended illness.
Norma J. DeWitt Butterbaugh, 82, of Glenmont, passed away Tuesday evening March 19, 2013 at Majora Lane Care Center, Millersburg, following an extended illness.
She was born May 12, 1930 in Doylestown and was the daughter of Carl and Ethel Katherine (Smith) Bevington Sr.
Dr. Kenneth C. Conrad, 88, of Mount Eaton, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital following a period of declining health.
He was born in Newark, N.J. on March 16, 1924 to the late Clare and Isabelle Conrad and had been a resident of Mount Eaton for many years.
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Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted talks about his Grads Vote program. This program provides high school senior with information about registering to vote and showing them the importance of being active participants in our democracy.
This week Kyle Snyder talks about Mother's Day and how we need to spend time with our mothers.
Melodie Davis talks about how emotions are a weird thing and they ht us in different ways. She says don't be afraid of your emotions, embrace them.
When Mike Dewey gets a line on a turntable, he allows himself to believe that everything¿s going to be work out well. How he deals with what happens can be a life lesson.
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.
Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he can¿t think of anything else to include.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This is the peak time to see migrant warblers. Read more in the Gone Birding column.
I have been called many things in my lifetime, nicknames outgrown and nicknames everlasting, but I will always answer to Friend.
Tell your money where to go before you get it, come up with a spending plan to help you better manage your money.
Amber shares how a simple race between her boys turned into a lesson we can all learn from.
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U.S. Sen. Rob Portman speaks his mind about the gun debate and trying to propose a plan that does not infringe on our Second Amendment rights.
John Bowling, owner of Rayco Manufacturing, made a $1,000 donation to the Wayne County Sheriff's K9 fund.
Local therapy dog owner is advocating to get Wooster City Council to change the current Dangerous and Vicious Animal law identifying breed specific dogs as dangerous.
U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci released a statement on the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget that passed in the House and said that for the third time they have passed a responsible budget. Now it is up to the Senate to do the same.
The Ways and Means Committee is the oldest in both chambers of Congress and is the chief tax-writing committee in the House of Representatives. Rep. Renacci will join the committee as the only other Ohio member.
The Ways and Means Committee is the oldest in both chambers of Congress and is the chief tax-writing committee in the House of Representatives. Rep. Renacci will join the committee as the only other Ohio member.
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The critical incident simulation was to help better prepare the police department, fire department and the school district in the event of a critical incident.
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Dick Farrell says times have certainly changed, including the job market,...
