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.
The Primary Stroke Center at Wooster Community Hospital is the only Joint Commission-certified stroke center in Wayne and Holmes counties. It's important
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.
The Great Lakes Fiber show offers a weekend of fun for the whole family. Visitors to the Wayne County Fairgrounds can participate in Just For Fun activities, a fleece competition or browse one of the many stands from 88 vendors. The excitement begins at 10 a.m. each day, so don't miss a moment.
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.
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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...
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.
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.
West Holmes High School will be the site of British Soccer Camp, presented by Challenger Sports.
Court has September, October dates to choose from.
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.
Student, faculty, and staff volunteer to install adaptive switches during work session at The College of Wooster.
All sworn officers in the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be patrolling Ohio roads on Friday, May 18.
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.
The benefits of becoming a member of Local Roots Market have just gotten even better.
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.
On May 3, the Ohio Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony was held at the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) in London. The statewide event honored fallen officers. Wayne County Sheriff Thomas Maurer attended the ceremony with other officers and staff from Wayne County.
Pool passes on sale now at Buehler's Milltown, Buehler's Towne Market and the Wooster Recreation Department.
Swim lessons will begin June 4 and last until August 9.
Kerry Pickett, financial advisor with Pickett & Pickett Tax and Investments, raised awareness about women's financial issues during a recent Women's Network luncheon.
Kathi Bond has been selected as the ATHENA Award recipient.
Practical nursing student Brooke Worstell, of Dalton, placed first at the State SkillsUSA competition, and is heading to national competition June 22-28 in Kansas City, Mo.
The Great Lakes Fiber show offers a weekend of fun for the whole family. Visitors to the Wayne County Fairgrounds can participate in Just For Fun activities, a fleece competition or browse one of the many stands from 88 vendors. The excitement begins at 10 a.m. each day, so don't miss a moment.
Wayne County Schools Career Center business senior Shelby Cutright recently won the business plan competition.
Wooster postmaster speaks to NARFE members on the current status of the post office and the problems it faces.
The atrocities of World War II have lived on for generations, through history classes, movies, and film. The World War II veterans of Wayne County are a living history: people to learn truth from. They have many stories to share about their experiences.
Wayne County Schools Career Center seniors were honored May 2 by the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce.
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.
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.
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,...
Annual reunion for those who attended Apple Creek School, as well as Apple Creek graduates.
Diabetes support group to meet May 21 at Wooster Community Hospital.
Week-long conference for enthusiasts of the Lincoln Highway will take place June 18 in Canton.
Thomas Neptune is a 2000 Wooster High School graduate who has claimed national attention during his time in Los Angeles, Calif. The songwriter is one of 12 Lennon Award winners in The John Lennon Songwriting Contest. The next stage of the competition, the Song of the Year award, will be announced...
On Saturday, May 5, the Trout Derby took place at Freedlander Park in Wooster, where the pond had been stocked with rainbow trout. Prior to fishing, a clinic was held by the Ohio Division of Wildlife and tackle boxes and fishing poles were distributed.
Junior engineering student at WCSCC designs logo sign for new adult education center.
On May 18, at 6 p.m., a community celebration will be held to dedicate the Sowing Hope House.
Walkathon for Special Olympics raises more than $700.
Wooster Community Hospital recently held a mock disaster exercise to test the hospital's ability to respond to a devastating tornado.
Thirteen ladies were treated to hair and nail services at the Wayne County Schools Career Center cosmetology lab April 25.
Wayne Economic Development Council earns top economic development group recognition by Site Selection Magazine
Major Loren Kirchner, M.D., United States Army Reserve, will be the guest speaker at Wooster's upcoming Memorial Day services.
Breast cancer survivor is grateful to Wooster Community Hospital for excellent care.
Erin Bender Ransom has joined the Wooster Community Hospital HealthPoint facility staff.
The National Association of Letter Carriers will put their best foot forward in helping to meet the daily food needs of area families during their 20th annual Stamp Out Huger food drive on Saturday, May 12. Patrons along routes are asked to put nonperishable food donations along the routes, and the...
Ron Johnson will portray one of the Civil War's most famous at the May 22 program commemorating the 150th anniversary of the War Between the States.
Each month, the Wooster Hope Center distributes hygiene items to those in need within the community. Following the April 28 distribution day, the center has run out of many items and is asking for donations.
Nursing students had a meet and greet with members of the Wayne County Schools Career Center's nursing advisory board, April 24.
The Risers, a support organization for STEPS, is sponsoring this year's Break the Cycle Benefit Bicycle Ride on June 16, which consists of a family fun ride, as well as 25 and 62-mile route options.
Past WaCPAC volunteers are invited to come join the 30th anniversary celebration by performing and by contributing photos to be displayed.
The Wooster Community Band will begin rehearsals in The College of Wooster Scheide Hall rehearsal room on Tuesday, May 15 at 7 p.m.., with scheduled performances June 20 and July 25.
Eli. A. Hostetler's wife, Fannie, sent in an entry form to win a Tanaka THT 2000 Hedge Trimmer - courtesy of Graphic Publications, Inc. - and surprise! Eli was announced the winner.
Local Roots' Artisan Day and Plant Sale will take place Saturday, May 12. It's a great opportunity to find a unique gift just in time for Mother's Day.
U.S. District Court Judge Dan Aaron Polster ruled against a motion to release Samuel Mullet. Mullet's assets listed at over $2 million, and he is still considered "a danger to the community."
Buehler's Fresh Foods to incorporate community ideas when constructing new store.
The American Heart Association recognizes Wooster Community Hospital for their wellness culture with special award.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the free program at Wooster Community Hospital.
The University of Akron Wayne College Alumni Association recently recognized David Lehman, president and CEO of Mennonite Mutual Insurance Company, as its 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
Wallace joins CSB as vice president, commercial banking, and will be based out of the bank's Milltown office in Wooster.
Two Wayne County Schools Career Center Early Childhood Education and Care students qualified at the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Leadership Meeting in Columbus and will attend the national competition in Florida.
Ann Swinderman traveled to Shipsewana, Ind. to preview the musical, The Confession, which is coming to the stage in Sugarcreek this June.
The Wayne County Schools Career Center Landscape and Plant Technologies FFA State floriculture team finished eighth out of 26 schools.
The Step-by-Step Stroke Support Group at Wooster Community Hospital will host the free program Cardiac Rehab & Heart Healthy Exercises on May 8.
The sixth annual Senior A-Fair, sponsored by the Wayne Holmes Senior Services Coalition, will be held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds on May 22.
The Wayne County Women's Network recently held a speed networking event, with guests sharing information one-on-one.
The OARDC was the host of the third Walk MS on Saturday, April 28. Filled with excitement, support and enthusiasm, the event featured 175 participants. Walk MS was held to raise funds for services, programs and research for those living with MS.
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.
Shawn Starlin has been named project manager for the Wayne Economic Development Council.
Wooster Jam 2012 took place on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The weather was vastly different on both days; a testament to the diversely talented adults and College of Wooster musicians that performed there.
WCH employees honored for years of service.
The University of Akron Wayne College will host the Regional Career Expo and Training Fair on Friday, May 18.
The College of Wooster student organization, PUSH (People United for Sports and Health), hosted a power wheelchair soccer event at Timken Gymnasium to support the Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio (ASPO). The free event offered the community a glimpse into the world of adaptive sports with the goal...
Quota International of Wooster is gearing up for the sixth annual Quota Idol competition. The event is similar to American Idol with a local twist. Auditions will take place May 19 at the Wooster High School Performing Arts Center for singers 15 and over.
Mayor Bob Breneman is presented with this year's first poppy by Miss Poppy 2012.
Information meeting for Wayne County students on youth exchange through the Rotary will take place May 6.
Pollens are tiny egg-shaped powdery grains released from flowering plants, which are carried by the wind or insects.
Annual Trout Derby will be held on Saturday, May 5, at 1 p.m. at Freedlander Park.
Auditions for summer youth production to be held at Wayne County Public Library.
The Wooster Ethnic Fair on Saturday, April 21 was full of many different examples of diversity. Many cultures, ideals, and people attended the event, sharing their stories with those who would listen.
On Sunday, April 22, the Wayne County Law Enforcement Memorial was held to pay tribute to five fallen Wayne County officers. Held every year, the event also appreciates current officers and their sacrifices. The speeches and prayers offered reminders of the fragility of human life.
Wayne County Schools Career Center Animal Care and Management program students won third place out of 25 teams recently at the FFA State Contest in Columbus.
Best and brightest students inducted into the Marie Chenevey Chapter of the National Honor Society.
Pete, a mounted horse, was sworn into the Wayne County Sheriff's office on Sunday, April 22, at the Justice Center. Pete received his certification this month and will provide assistance in searches, crowd control and participate in parades with his handler, Michele Lemley.
Wayne County Schools Career Center prom held at Greenbriar Conference and Party Centre in Wooster.
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.
MOCA House is kicking off a new physical activity and education program to encourage recovery from mental illness, increase physical activity, and reduce and prevent symptoms of various psychological disorders and build lifelong healthy living habits.
Aid in psilocybin investigation used as example.
The Wayne County Public Library hosted a Civil War Roundtable event April 17 and invited Gerald and Marilyn Payn, who impersonate the Lincolns, to give the audience a sense of what life was like for the President and First Lady.
Visitors can bring up to three small antique items to be appraised by professionals, April 28-29, at the Wayne County Fairgrounds.
Anyone with a ghost story about Wayne County is encouraged to attend one of the story gathering sessions that will take place throughout the county.
Annual Expanding Your Horizons conference gives local fifth and sixth-grade girls a hands-on view of career opportunities from women working in science, math and medical fields.
Vegetable gardening classes will be offered April 28, at Local Roots taught by producer member Susan Sivey of Noah's Landing in Shreve.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Every Woman's House (EWH) of Wooster is fully prepared to support the effort. On its quest to educate and inform the community, EWH is hosting a series of awareness provoking activities. The community is encouraged to get involved.
At the College of Wooster Relay for Life event on Friday, April 13, people were feeling good. Celebrate, remember, fight back was the motto that kept teams going for 18 hours on the Scot Center indoor track as they walked to raise money to donate to the American Cancer Society to contribute to...
YMCA of Wooster 2012 Zone Championship Swim Team.
Co-founder and president of UM Holdings Ltd. to speak at The College of Wooster, April 26.
Alexa Norris chosen as winner in the Association of Writing Programs Intro Journals literary competition.
One of the world's most adored operas comes to life on stage at McGaw Chapel.
Kids clothing and toy spring/summer sale will be held at Wooster Church of the Nazarene.
Lunchtime concerts continue until May 10.
Doug Brown, Wooster resident and professional skateboarder, has released his newest book, Looking Glass Self. The book offers inspiration, hope and optimism to readers. Woven with memories, stories and original quotes, Brown's book is sure to empower and motivate.
Wooster Figure Skating Club's spring ice show will present a movie theme to their audience, May 6.
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.
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Wayne County Chapter 2218 met on April 12.
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.
The Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio (ASPO) held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Friday, April 13, at the new location on 2829 Cleveland Rd. Surrounded by those that have supported the cause, 15-year-old Casey Followay cut the ribbon to signify the next big step in the program's...
The annual Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House golf outing will take place Thursday (women) and Friday, August 9-10, 2012 at Mohican Hills Golf Course. New this year is the chance to register early and save $10 per golfer.
The Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair brings visitors from all over to learn about sustainability and how to keep the earth green. The April 17 event will be held at The Ohio State University Extension, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center's Wooster campus.
What first drew Dr. Andy Hart and his wife, Kathy Hart, into medical missions was a love for their daughter Abby. What kept them going back was the simple beauty of Nicaragua and a respect for the people who live there.
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.
Military veterans planning the details of Wooster's observance of Memorial Day taking applications for entries into the annual parade.
Court records indicate firearm was procured from local woman.
The College of Wooster will host Science Day on Saturday, April 21 at Taylor Hall for any children interested in the sciences.
Students use MacBook Air laptop computers to write programs on logarithms.
Driver's license suspended for 15 years, restitution ordered for medical bills.
Occupational therapy can benefit many different patients, but what is it?
The free training is offered through Goodwill Industries Workforce Development program, helping adults obtain gainful employment.
Wayne County Performing Arts Council will host the Fourth Annual Jim Gladulich Memorial Battle of the Bands, May 19.
The Wayne-Holmes Association of Realtors will be hosting the 14th annual benefit auction for both Holmes County and Wayne County Relay for Life events on Thursday, April 12, at 5 p.m.
Wayne County Performing Arts Council will host the Fourth Annual Jim Gladulich Memorial Battle of the Bands, May 19.
CWU finalizes plans for the annual Friendship Day.
Army Pvt. Zachary K. Ewing graduates from the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Crewmember Advanced Individual Training course.
Deb Jenkins, director of marketing and communications at The Village Network paid a visit to the Women's Network Power Luncheon at St. Paul's Hotel in Wooster, April 5.
On Saturday, April 7, the Wooster Recreation Department hosted the 27th annual Easter Eggstravaganza at Freedlander Park. The event was reformatted to be more inclusive and less chaotic for the little ones. Booths were set up for candy and prizes while kids lined up for the Easter Bunny.
The annual Gallery Antique Auction brought in $210,000 for the Rotary Club of Wooster, April 6-7.
Wooster Area Transition recently hosted "Imagine Wooster", a community conversation about how Wooster can continue to become a vibrant, sustainable community.
Three Ohio National Guard members were killed in action while serving the country in Afghanistan.
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...
Enjoyable time for all Girl Scouts that attended the Y-overnight.
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.
Judge sentences Wooster's Lashaun Reed to six years in prison for felonious assault.
Three soldiers from the Ohio Army National Guard’s 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team were killed in action and several others were critically wounded during an attack Wednesday, April 4, in Maimanah, the capital of the Faryab province in northern Afghanistan.
Sha Sha Higby to join student choreographers April 19-21 at The College of Wooster.
Graphic Publications, Inc. welcomes Lou Loeber to the team.
TEA Party to host seminar on oil and gas industry.
Free showing of the G rated film The Muppets on Friday, April 13.
The Wayne County Health Department is reminding parents to make sure their children's immunizations are up to date.
The Wooster Walk MS will be held April 28 at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Ave. in Wooster.
A Sugarcreek resident is announced as the lucky winner for the Graphic Publications, Inc. Picture Perfect Wedding Planner giveaway!
Friends & Neighbors of Every Woman's House will host an inaugural flower sale fundraiser, through April 9, to promote community awareness.
Wooster Community Hospital will host a free program, Community Resources for Caregivers, in the hospital auditorium April 10.
Relay For Life of The College of Wooster will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14 in the Scot Center on the campus of The College of Wooster.
Diabetes education program scheduled for April 16.
Local author, speaker, wife and mother Trish Berg has announced the release of a new book she co-authored with four others. A Scrapbook for Motherhood Firsts is the second book for the group of women that somehow find time to write while raising their most cherished blessings, their children.
President Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln (as portrayed by Gerald and Marilyn Payn of Wooster) will be giving the highlights of the war and their lives up to that date.
Hear Holocaust survivor and author speak at The University of Akron Wayne College.
Motorcycle Scavenger Run will be held at 2 Wheeled Pony, located at 23 Kimber Road south of Wooster, off Route 83.
Thomas Neptune is a 2000 Wooster High School graduate with serious star quality. The singer, songwriter and musician now finds himself competing in The John Lennon Songwriting Contest for the chance to win $20,000. Fans can vote daily online to improve his chances of winning.
Love is the theme of the Wayne County Choral Union's spring concert
A motorcoach will carry guests throughout Ohio along the Lincoln Highway in September.
Hair from attacks bagged and burned.
Students qualify for state Family, Career and Community Leaders of America competition.
Brighten up your dinner table with fresh greens and other vegetables from Local Roots.
This year's Shreve Spring Migration Sensation enjoyed beautiful weather, engaging speakers, and opportunities for all ages to observe wildlife first-hand.
Aultman Angel Auction to benefit Aultman Cancer Center.
Michaela Boros, a resident of Big Prairie, has received the Lauradell Amstutz Peppard Prize.
Visit the Ohio History Center and Ohio Statehouse in Columbus with the Wayne County Historical Society.
National contest to be held in Chicago, April 25-29.
Back pain can be caused by muscular problems, a pinched nerve or degenerative discs.
Wooster area students honored recently at The College of Wooster's 42nd annual Recognition Banquet.
FM Global awards local fire department $2,000 grant.
Army National Guard Pfc. Lilley recently graduated from the Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill.
Members of the NARFE to hold meeting April 12.
The Wooster City Schools Fine Arts Festival boasted art in all of its forms. Some students demonstrated their ability to paint and draw while others played instruments. Community members could also browse the displayed artwork created by students.
Angela Hunter was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Ohio March 17. Hunter, a Wooster resident, will spend the year serving as an advocate for accessibility, acceptance and equal opportunity for people with mobility impairments.
Second annual festival of music and the arts scheduled for April 20-21.
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.
Local mayors deliver meals during Mayors for Meals Day.
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.
Local group plays ping pong several days a week at Wooster Community Center.
Monroe Beachy pleads guilty in federal court.
The Wayne Association for the Education of Young Children and the Wayne County Ohio State University Extension hosted the Week of the Child celebration at Fisher Auditorium. Bursting with fun activities, the best parts were family time and learning opportunities.
Porter leaves position of executive director to become director of advancement.
Wayne College to offer three new courses for human services professionals through its Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.
FAFSA workshop scheduled at Wayne College.
Exhibit finalists announced.
Barry Estabrook visits Wooster April 2 for presentation in Severance Hall.
The Salvation Army's Women's Auxiliary has been hard at work since February for the Coats for Kids fundraiser. The cause aims to provide 700 coats for the winter for Wayne County children. Traveling coats have been displayed at Wayne County locations for donations.
Wooster Kiwanis to hold Pancake Day March 31.
Screening of Kony 2012, speaker and Q&A session on the video scheduled for March 26 at The College of Wooster.
Campus community helps junior sociology major to excel academically despite stuttering.
Exhibitors are needed for a job fair and open house at WCSCC May 3.
WCSCC student putting education to good use.
Three students from The College of Wooster, Theresa Albon, Karl Smith, and Norman Israel, were joined by faculty members John Lindner and Shila Garg at the national APS meeting in Boston.
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 American Cancer Society will hold a Daffodil Days fundraiser March 19-25 at select Wayne County locations, proceeds of which will benefit local ACS events and help find cures for cancer.
Annual India Dinner and fundraiser is hosted by the Wooster High School Speech and Debate Team Parent's Association. Proceeds from the event go to an endowment fund.
The cast and crew of the Wooster High School Drama Club to perform spring musical about the trials and tribulations of high school.
WCH offers nutritional help through programs and promotions.
Anyone wanting to participate in this year's Wooster Memorial Day parade can now pick up an application.
The Fiber Arts Guild of Wayne and Holmes Counties will host a rummage sale at Local Roots in downtown Wooster on Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sale items will include books, yarn, notions and more.
For anyone suffering with arthritis, a special exercise class will be offered by The University of Akron Wayne College beginning March 30.
Mark Cockerell to offer Adult Coffee Club classes beginning in March.
Max Mingay is a 9-year-old Wooster resident who just so happens to have a special talent. His ability to craft LEGO masterpieces landed him a second place award in the Ohio Tourism Division's Build Your Best Ohio Photo Contest. He won a trip to LEGO Fest in Cincinnati and his creation will be...
The College of Wooster honors four science students with research scholarships.
The Sleep Disorders Center at Wooster Community Hospital held its annual open house on March 8, where visitors could tour the center and ask questions to sleep experts.
American Cancer Society Daffodil Days underway March 19.
The Community Easter Dinner will take place on Saturday, March 24, at Knights of Columbus in Wooster. Developed by the Wooster Hope Center, the meal's greatest attribute is all of the different churches coming together to provide it. Anyone is welcome to attend, and the goal is to offer a hot meal...
Fencing and Facility Issues the headline for seventh annual event.
The Wayne County 4-H Sheep Action Committee presents clinic at Wayne County Fairgrounds.
Two members of the Army celebrate achievements.
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees listened to a program from Jon Ulbright about the events leading up to the Civil War.
Eight varieties of fish are available for stocking ponds.
Laura McCready, of Wooster, makes dean's list during her fall semester.
More than 450 employees celebrated The Wooster Brush Company's annual service awards ceremony, March 17.
Kara Morrow, assistant professor of art and art history at The College of Wooster, to present final lecture of the spring semester, April 3.
Spring at the Square scheduled for March 22.
Liberty Street between Walnut and Market will be closed in Wooster.
With the month of March being dedicated as National Nutrition Month, everyone at Wooster Community Hospital is encouraging people to get their plate in shape with help from their Nutrition Services Department.
Brown Bag concerts to begin March 22 at St. James Episcopal Church.
In Ohio, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is funding more than $6.3 million over a three-year period for 17 MS-related research projects at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic Foundation and The Ohio State University.
Youth ages 5 to 19 have the opportunity to participate in the Ohio State University Extension 4-H program again in 2012. The popular youth program provides invaluable life and learning experiences.
Troopers have located the driver of a white pickup truck from a March 7 fatal crash on U.S. 30.
The Ohio Hardwood Furniture Market showcased just how cutting edge and quality go hand-in-hand in Amish Country's hardwood furniture world.
The 1,511 youth 4-H members and support staff in Wayne County are gearing up for the hundreds of projects being taken on in 2012.
Farmers celebrated Ag Day on March 8.
Foreign affairs experts address the impact of the Arab Spring.
Feedback from community of learners enables undergraduates to test hypotheses.
Amish buggies, pedestrians and bicyclists are much more visible now thanks in part to efforts of the Amish Safety Committee.
Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp gives young men a second chance in life.
The Junior High School Art Exhibit held at Wayne Center for the Arts is an example of how Wayne County supports the arts. The middle school art teachers are strong supporters of the exhibit. They teach the children that it is not about who wins but about expressing themselves through creativity.
The Scot Symphonic Band is a group filled with variety and a sense of community. The people involved, whether audience or band members, are very supportive of the work that they do. A performance like theirs is not one to be missed; the atmosphere all around is lively, friendly, and inviting.
See Nashville comedian Rik Roberts perform for one night only in the J.M. Smucker Company Room of the Student Life Building at UA Wayne College.
Special presenter Tess Shimko, of AbraKIDazzle, will perform Fuel Your Fun March 18.
Free program, Palliative Care and Pain Management, will take place in the Wooster Community Hospital auditorium on Tuesday, March 13.
Employees receive service milestone awards.
Local students named to dean's list at The College of Wooster.
Another quality program commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War will take place at the Wooster Library.
Dr. Anne Marie Chicorelli, of OSU Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, has been selected to provide medical coverage for girls State championship final games for both Division I and Division II high school in Value City Arena at the Schottenstein Center.
Another accident claims a life in Wayne County.
Orrville student hit in head-on collision, died as a result of accident.
Local Roots' 10-week dinner series, Roots of Health, wraps up in March with three more informational and healthful meals.
Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years this month and the Wooster Service Unit celebration will take place on March 17 at United Methodist Church. The event will pack in fun activities, Girl Scout cookies, memorabilia and camaraderie. The community and Girl Scouts past and present are invited to...
Wayne County Schools Career Center Culinary Arts program students participated in the Northeast Ohio Pork Producers 2012 Culinary Affair with Pork Cook-off.
Wayne County Sheriff wants to preserve the past for future generations.
On Wednesday, March 14, the Wooster High School Speech and Debate Team will hold the seventh annual India Dinner.
With 11 confirmed pertussis cases in Holmes County, Wayne County Health Department officials are taking measures to spread awareness to residents to prevent an outbreak. So far only two cases have been documented in Wayne County.
The College of Wooster junior hopes possible Truman scholarship selection will help her prepare for life's work.
41st annual Wayne County Festival of Choirs scheduled for Monday, March 5.
Eccentric Ed McClanahan to share his works at The College of Wooster.
Faces up to eight years in prison.
Wooster Hope Center food distribution is a collaborative effort of the center and is made possible thanks in part to the contributions of residents and organizations in Wayne County.
Thirty-seven students in the Health Occupations Students of America organization will head to Columbus, March 22-23.
Laura McCready to perform with The University of Findlay's Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble.
Mark Cockerell has recently been named as skating director for the Alice Noble Ice Arena.
The initiative and purpose of National Sleep Awareness Week is to educate people about the importance of good sleep and the dangers and pitfalls of sleep disorders.
Free showing of War Horse at Wayne College.
The Wooster City School District Fine Arts Festival will feature a visual gallery of artwork from Wooster students in grades K-12.
Free Easter dinner on Saturday, March 24.
Business students gain firsthand experience during Maibach Tractor open house.
Wayne County students win FFA District 3 Ag & Industrial Diagnostics contest.
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.
Wooster Community Hospital's Sleep Disorders Center to hold open house.
Taylor Agency has introduced Kari Ream as a commercial lines account manager.
Semi-annual Goodwill Sale generates thousands of pounds of clothing donations, which are sold in five Goodwill stores throughout Wayne and Holmes counties.
State Rep. Ron Amstutz visited the Wayne County Schools Career Center recently.
DeLores Pressley, professional speaker, author and consultant, will present Believe in the Power of You: Leveraging Your Personal Strengths and Clean out the Closets of Your Life at Administrative Professionals Day event.
Wooster man originally stopped for stop sign violation.
Wynonna Judd to appear in concert at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas.
Following shooting at Chardon High School, Dr. Michael Tefs released a statement.
Ninth annual Writers Workshop to be held on Saturday, April 14.
When Derryl Troyer and Jonas Yoder first bought Yoder Window 20 years ago, they didn't know much about windows. Today, through hard work and dedication, they're a full-service window company offering exceptional quality and service
On Feb. 17, the Miller Haus Bed and Breakfast near Walnut Creek hosted a group like none they'd ever had before. Nearly a dozen people who had received heart transplants or LVADs gathered to enjoy the area and share their stories.
For the second year in a row, Clary Gardens near Historic Roscoe Village is gearing up for a festival that will help the region usher in summer. Taste for Summer is a wine and barbecue festival which includes great food, delicious Ohio wines, crafts, a sports memorabilia auction and more. All...
Karl Stroh elected to the board of the Mt. Eaton/Paint Township Historical Society.
Two law scholarships offered for the 2012-2013 academic school year.
During his State of the City address before city council Feb. 6, Wooster Mayor Bob Breneman looked at what lies ahead for the city in 2012.
Annual poster contest for grades K-12.
Event on March 3 aims to put latest technology in classrooms.
The Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio hosted the second annual Sled Hockey Charity Game Feb. 18 at Alice Noble Ice Arena. The Wildcats took the victory 8-2 in a competitive and inspiring match, which raises money for the equipment necessary to play adaptive sports.
National championships will be held at the Alice Noble Ice Arena in Wooster the weekend of March 8-12.
Music from the Heart will include several doctors and medical professionals as well as some of their family members.
Junior high art exhibit, sponsored by the Tri-County Educational Service Center in partnership with the Wayne Center for the Arts, will be on display Monday, March 5 through Thursday, March 15.
Wooster Jam 2012 welcomes artists of all backgrounds. Registration deadline is March 2.
Bill Morgan to discuss the Books of Life March 6 at The College of Wooster.
For young Marines hundreds of miles from home, a ride, a helping hand, and a hot meal are welcome respites, as an area couple have found out during their volunteer work with the Soldiers Organized Services (S.O.S.) organization in Palm Springs, Calif.
The Wooster City School District Board of Education make recommendations.
The Wooster Friends of the Library will host their book sale, March 2-3.
Local Roots, in conjunction with Wooster Community Hospital, continues its successful ten-week Roots of Health dinner series with a grass-fed dinner Feb. 20, featuring local farmer and author, Karen Geiser, who will share information about the health benefits of grass-fed animal products.
There is an alternative to treating blocked coronary arteries that does not involve surgery.
Rotary exchange students tour Wayne County Schools Career Center.
During his State of the City address before city council Feb. 6, Wooster Mayor Bob Breneman looked back on the milestones the city reached in 2011.
So You Want to be a Teacher? meeting will take place Feb. 27 at The University of Akron Wayne College, Orrville.
Uhler presented with Ohio Cattlemen's Association Foundation Tagged for Greatness scholarship.
Angela Ratcliff and Jocelyn Hawkins have been named as recipients of the Paul Guttman scholarship.
Emeritus professor of music at The College of Wooster releases neo-ragtime CD
Meier and Burgan graduate from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.
A group of 30 Mt. Vernon Nazarene University students and 11 staff members left in December 2011 for a month-long biking trip across California. The purpose of the trip was to connect the students with nature and God while promoting the development of friendships. The group learned a new...
Regional efforts to stimulate economic development in Northeast Ohio are beginning to show significant results, and Wayne County may be the reason why.
Local Roots Market & Café in Wooster has been receiving calls from all over the country since market profiles appeared in the Washington Post, Huffington Post and other national media.
The Wooster Hope Center (WHC) has been open since March 26, 2011, and the organization has managed to serve thousands of people with meals, hygiene products, haircuts and food distributions. The WHC aspires to continue growing with the generous support of the community.
The sixth annual Chocolate Daze took place Feb. 10-11 in downtown Wooster. Despite chilly weather and snowfall, community members and could be seen traipsing through the 37 different shops that participated, collecting chocolate and other goods.
Teen travels left of center into plow truck.
Suzanne deSalme and Joe Kaiser are the new part-time managers at Local Roots Market and Café.
Local Roots was invited to attend a USDA-sponsored agricultural symposium in Chicago.
Wooster Community Hospital's Heart Cath Lab celebrated its 10th anniversary this past July, and a decade of excellent patient care by cardiologists.
Back for another round, the Charity Sled Hockey Game will take place Feb. 18 at Alice Noble Ice Arena, when the Wildcats battle the Wooster Oilers. The Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio will showcase their skills and inform the community of their adaptive equipment and cause.
More than $55,000 in scholarships available for nontraditional students.
2012 Wooster AAUW scholarship funds are now available.
Give Daffodils. Give Hope.
Coshocton couple ran a Craigslist ticket scam that took more than $200,000 from hundreds of victims throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Award-winning Goldie Goldbloom to give reading at The College of Wooster Feb. 20.
The staff and students of the Wooster City School District traded in their normal blue and gold attire in favor of red Feb. 3 to support the Go Red campaign.
The Ohio Bluebird Society exists to protect and support bluebirds and other native cavity nesting birds. In order to educate and inform the surrounding communities and beyond, they hold an annual conference, which will take place Feb. 25, featuring an array of knowledgeable speakers.
On Saturday, Feb. 4, the Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio (ASPO) hosted the Power Wheelchair Soccer Tournament. Bringing in teams from two other states, the event was captivating and competitive. The rules remained mostly the same with adaptations for the chairs, which included foot guards for...
It took more than 90 minutes, and hundreds of words, but one Wayne County student emerged as champion of the 56th annual Wayne County Spelling Bee.
New battery boxes were created for Central Fire District Engine 91 by Welding Technologies students at Wayne County Schools Career Center.
James T. Miller has announced his retirement from The Village Network after 26 years with the organization.
Poets, short story writers and acoustical musicians will get their moment in the spotlight at The University of Akron Wayne College's annual Poetry, Prose & Acoustical Jam session on Feb. 23.
Two major literary websites pick up poem by Daniel Bourne.
Happy Feet 2 will be shown in the Smucker Room of the Student Life Building, on the campus of The University of Akron Wayne College, Feb. 17.
Programs commemorating the Civil War will be held at the Wayne County Public Library throughout the next three years. On Feb. 21, the 41st Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry will visit the Wooster location.
The 18th season of the Voices From the Past Series continues Feb. 19 when the Wayne County Historical Society welcomes Alexander Hamilton, as portrayed by historical presenter Ian Rose.
A Heritage of Faith and Prayer, a prayer breakfast, will be held in Wooster at Jake's Restaurant.
Catherine Foster, of The Positive Times Newspaper, spoke to the Wayne County Women's Newtwork at a Feb. 2 Power Luncheon.
For anyone interested in volunteering with Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County, training classes will be held beginning Feb. 20.
Many times, veterans do not take full advantage of the many benefits they and their families are entitled to through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Tuscarawas County Veterans Service Office is offering a special day to assist local retired military personnel to obtain the benefits they...
Reed back in Wayne County after waiving extradition hearing in Mississippi.
Downtown Wooster will satisfy anyone's sweet tooth with the sixth annual Chocolate Daze, Feb. 10-11. Retailers and restaurants will provide sweet treats and special sales as they welcome shoppers.
Local Roots has once again expanded their services to include longer café hours, a selection of freshly prepared "to-go" items, catering, box-lunches and more.
Sixteen participants represent Wooster; eight achieve All-American status.
Parent-teacher conferences will take place Thursday, Feb. 16, at the career center, from 4-8 p.m.
SWCD sponsors annual wildlife tree packet sale.
Trombone soloist and composer/arranger Tom Garling will join The College of Wooster Jazz Ensemble for a performance Feb. 10.
Plan to attend a two-evening series of meetings around the topic of deep shale oil and gas leases and drilling.
Fans of Candyland had the opportunity to experience the childhood favorite in a very different way Jan. 28 when the Wayne County Public Library hosted Candyland Live.
The music faculty of the Wooster City School District proved that they could do more than teach during the district's annual Music Faculty Recital Jan. 26.
In a winning streak stretching back to 1988, the Wooster High School Speech and Debate team has captured its 25th straight district championship.
Talented band members from high schools across Wayne, Holmes and Ashland counties shared the stage when the Tri-County Honors Band performed at McGaw Chapel on the campus of The College of Wooster Jan. 29.
Food, music and educational displays drew crows at the inaugural University of Akron Wayne College International Festival, Jan. 25.
The 2012 Wooster Bridal Showcase at the Greenbriar Conference and Party Centre offered brides-to-be one-stop shopping for their big day.
Two Wooster High School faculty members have joined in a worldwide movement to support the people of Japan who are still suffering from the effects of the 2011 earthquake.
Kean Elementary School fourth-grade student Grace Buchholz has been named an Ohio Lottery Academic All Star from the Akron region for the month of November.
Missing since Jan. 21 attack, suspect found driving stolen truck.
Many rural Ohioans find that they do not have access to the Internet, and when they do, that the cost is prohibitive and bandwidth is restrictive. Nonprofit Connect Ohio is banding together with others to close the gap.
Felonious assault suspect Brian Barrington was arrested by the Ohio State Highway Patrol during a traffic stop near St. Clairsville.
Learn how you can create positive change at a local level and help people feel more hopeful about the future. Join Local Roots and Wooster Area Transition for the screening of the film, "The Power of Community" at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Wayne County, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.
Faith Snyder presents poetry she has written.
Lashaun Reed tracked by U.S. Marshals, arrested without incident
Sergeant Kris Conwill has been named the 2011 Officer of the Year for the Wooster City Police Department.
Two guest speakers spoke to the Orrville Lions Club on Jan. 10.
Community members took the opportunity to help in the fight against hunger and enjoy a good meal at the same time when the Salvation Army's Women's Auxiliary hosted its Food for Thought fundraiser on Jan. 21.
In the largest gathering of its kind in the state of Ohio, the top speech and debate competitors from across the state made their way to Wooster Jan. 21 for the annual Sharen B. Althoff Rotary Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament.
The Wayne County Airport has received a prestigious international award for the design of its new, state-of-the-art runway lighting system.
The union that represents all city employees other than members of management and the fire and police departments has agreed to a multiyear wage freeze.
Professor Neil Sapienza named interim dean.
Join Local Roots Market & Café in giving your 2012 a healthy start with a 10-week series of conversations and meals promoting healthy management through nutrition.
Congressman Jim Renacci's staff set up shop at the Wayne County Public Library Jan. 23 to assist constituents with problems.
More than 800 members of the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Greenbriar Party and Conference Centre in Wooster Jan. 19 to honor local businesses and civic leaders during the organization's 112th annual dinner meeting.
Anyone interested in learning about Brix values in determining the sweetness of vegetables, fruits and juices is invited to two February workshops, hosted by The Ohio State University OARDC.
Wayne County Schools Career Center hosted the Ohio Region 8 Business Professional of America Workplace Skills Judged Events Competition, Jan. 18.
The Klondike Derby took place on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Pee Wee Hollow in Wooster. The Boy Scouts of the Killbuck District were challenged to test and apply their scouting skills in a survival setting. The groups moved through six stations with sleds and equipment in tow. The event is an annual one.
Wayne County Schools Career Center Animal Care program receives donation.
By agreeing to multiyear wage freezes, local labor unions are helping the city and county get through tough economic times.
Lashaun Reed, wanted by the Wooster Police Department on charges of murder, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force and the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Adult education students graduate.
Special events at Wayne College this year include a forum on fracking, a stand-up comedian and a talk with a Holocaust survivor, among others.
Wooster Police are still attempting to locate Brian Barrington in connection with a Jan. 21 stabbing.
McAllister promoted to vice president, trust officer at The Commercial & Savings Bank.
An especially large collection of literary classics will be available during the book sale at the Wayne County Library.
Wooster Police Department needs community's help in locating Brian Barrington.
Secretary of State announces 4,086 signatures submitted from petitioners.
Local Roots Market and Cafe to celebrate anniversary with "Get Back To Your Roots" festival and birthday party.
Wayne County's only female general surgeon is back from her time in New Zealand, where she practiced for a year. Now, Dr. Linda Wang is ready to see her patients once again, as part of Wooster Community Hospital's esteemed list of physicians.
Tri-County Honors Band to perform.
The 2012 OSU Extension Ag Outlook Meeting will be held Feb. 3, on the OARDC campus.
Mohican Winter Fest saw the return of an old friend, gold medal ice carver Aaron Costic.
Small animal sale at Wayne County Schools Career Center.
The Wooster City School District received input from the community on the three remaining building configuration plans up for consideration during a Table Top Discussion Jan. 11 at Wooster High School.
Key Club holds fundraising drive for Akron Children's Hospital.
Beef school will focus on optimizing efficient beef production in a rapidly changing business and consumer environment.
Free public presentation by Amy Hempel scheduled for Jan. 30 at The College of Wooster.
Caregivers don't usually stop and take proper care of themselves, but they are better able to care for someone else when they do.
Wooster Hope Center helping those in need.
The Ohio Light Opera annual summer festival opens in June with the first of 60 performances.
Lauren Gwinn qualified and placed in the Juvenile Free Skate Final at the Regionals in the 2012 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Fireside Readers spring discussion series to begin on Monday, Feb. 6 in the Wayne College Community Room at 7 p.m.
Finding the money for college can be challenging.
Robbie Ross shared her experiences climbing the ladder through what was a male dominated banking profession when she began her career 37 years ago.
The nearly 200 members of the Wooster High School band program presented their annual winter concert Jan. 10.
The Wayne Center for the Arts is hosting the 25th annual W.A.G.E. exhibit. Entitled Eye of the Beholder, the exhibit will be on display through Feb. 24.
Want to share your feelings about being part of Josh Krajcik's rise to stardom with Wooster's favorite son himself? There are now two ways you can do just that.
Scholarships available to graduating high school students as well as adults who are seeking training to enter the workforce or to improve job skills for advancement.
Free help with tax preparation available.
For brides-to-be, the Wooster Bridal Show at the Shisler Conference Center was the place to be on Jan. 8.
Ohio participates in second annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut
Sandra Pianalto, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, was on hand Jan. 10 at Fisher Auditorium in Wooster to address a large crowd concerning the employment outlook and monetary policy.
The annual Holmes-Tuscarawas MCC Meat Canning Days roll into Berlin Jan. 31-Feb. 2.
PBS favorite This Old House gave a huge boost to Mullet Cabinet by choosing the local cabinetry shop to produce kitchen cabinets for its project on a historical 300-year-old home in Massachusetts.
Grand jury also charges Millersburg man with weapons under disability.
Wooster woman sentenced to house arrest and 30 days in jail.
Mohican Winter Fest Jan. 13-15 ushers in a whole new reason to love winter. Complete with plenty of hot food and drink, activities and some of the coolest works of art you'll ever see.
Wooster Camera Club photos to be on display Feb. 8-28.
A Meal That Heals charity dinner set for Jan. 23.
Judge says new sentencing guidelines kept Wooster man from getting prison.
Robert Fowler, Wooster's director of administration, has resigned.
Two shows scheduled for Jan. 17 through March 5 at The College of Wooster Art Museum.
Avi K. Garg pens a poem about Wooster's Josh Krajcik.
Lacie Neal named as development coordinator.
The movie The Conspirator to be shown during the next meeting of the Civil War Roundtable.
CT is an X-ray imaging technique that presents body structures in three dimensions.
The Wooster Chamber has announced that Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties will be recognized as the recipient of the WorthyWorks Award.
Even though they gave for the Win a Car for Christmas in December, which saw Trina Miller receive a new automobile, those who donated to the event found that they actually got a lot out of the campaign.
For at least a year, the north end of Wooster has been the host of panhandling. Efforts to directly assist them with food and other services by local churches and agencies have not been successful. The concern articulated by local churches is that the generosity of Wooster is being taken advantage...
A partnership between the Department of Job and Family Services and the sheriff's department is paying big dividends to Wayne County taxpayers.
Before the start of their final meeting of 2011, four members of Wooster City Council and the mayor took the oath of office.
The 18th season of the Wayne County Historical Society's Voices From the Past Series gets underway Jan. 22 when Cathy Barton and Dave Para present the Music of the Civil War.
With recommendations for possible school building reconfigurations in hand, the Wooster City School District will seek input from the community at a Table Top Discussion Jan. 11, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the media center of Wooster High School.
Holmes County judge continues sentencing to allow Wooster man to complete rehab.
The Wooster Chamber of Commerce asks all members to show their support for The X Factor contestant, Josh Krajcik.
For Wooster's resident rock star, The X Factor journey has come to an end, but the Josh Krajcik train is just leaving the station.
Trina Miller, aka, Everyone's Mom, was named as the recipient of the fourth annual Win a Car for Christmas Contest, held at Chuck Nicholson's Auto SuperStore in Millersburg, on Thursday, Dec. 22.
Gionino's of Orrville has been chosen as a care card sponsor of the first American Cancer Society Daffodil Days campaign in Wayne County.
Josh Krajcik's success on The X Factor has given the kids of his hometown of Wooster a reason to believe that they, too, can succeed.
With the upcoming holidays, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking motorists to help Ohio achieve a record year by not driving impaired, buckling-up and keeping their focus on the road.
Dr. Anne Marie Chicorelli was a faculty presenter for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery/Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America at the International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium Dec. 7-10.
HealthPoint's Health and Wellness is currently offering the DIET FREE program to members as well as non-members.
Arnette graduates as an RN from Aultman School of Nursing.
Tips for parents on how to help their children avoid substance abuse.
The Wooster Recreation Department will offer free tax preparation for low to middle income residents, beginning Feb. 1, 2012.
Nonprofit organization receives a $231,000 grant for hiring a chief strategy officer.
Give a Teddy Bear a Child is the annual way of sharing a little love to give a child a brighter Christmas.
Deputies "fairly confident" 15-year-old girl was struck by bullet fired into air.
Do you believe in Krajcik? Well, here's your chance to show the world the power of that Krajcik Magic as The X Factor crew comes to Wooster!
Ken Landes is the grand prize winner of the Win a Night with the Wooster Oilers contest, which was a Wooster Weekly News promotion in combination with the Oilers. Landes won tickets, merchandise, a gift certificate and the opportunity to drop the first puck at a Wooster Oilers game.
The Confession, a new musical based on the popular novel written by Beverly Lewis will come to the Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek, beginning June 7.
Kevin Dunn, of Dover, was announced the winner of the Around the House giveaway. Dunn won a new Tanaka chain saw from Graphic Publications, Inc., just in time for the holidays.
A very special law enforcement officer was laid to rest Dec. 2.
The Wayne County commissioners welcomed home U.S. Army Specialist Jessica Albiez in a very special way.
One of Ohio's significant industries will be affected by the federal health care reform plan.
With a little help from the community and renowned local musician John Schmid, the Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary received much needed funding to continue its mammogram project.
Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor is leading a statewide initiative designed to make Ohio a jobs-friendly state.
Renowned local potter and sculptor Jim Spires presented his latest creations during a one man exhibition at the 120 Artists CoOp Dec. 13-16.
It's down to the final week of The X Factor USA, and the world is watching Josh Krajcik, the Wooster native who, with a little help from his fans, could win it all.
Dr. Anne Marie Chicorelli uses her extensive background in orthopaedic and sports medicine to help the young athletes of Wayne County. With her practice located at Wooster Community Hospital's HealthPoint, she is helping to broaden the options for local patients.
Suspect has prior history of violence.
Students from the Wayne County Schools Career Center filled Christmas stockings for troops overseas as a community volunteer project.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has increased focus on impaired driving enforcement in 2011, with 1,383 more OVI arrests reported for this year than during the same period in 2010.
The College of Wooster recently hosted the American Collegiate Moot Court Association Midwest Regional Tournament.
The Wayne County Community Foundation Board of Trustees recently approved competitive grants for several Wayne County organizations.
Six science students from The College of Wooster recently visited Wayne Elementary to provide a presentation on invertebrate adaptation.
Seventeen girls, ages two to four, were treated to holiday hair styles during the annual Wayne County Schools Career Center cosmetology little girl styling contest.
The Embracing Our Differences Ohio exhibit allows students the opportunity to celebrate diversity through the arts.
The Wayne County Historical Society's "Voices From the Past" series is back for its 18th season and it's bigger and better than ever.
The Wayne County Performing Arts Council presented Charles Dickens' classic tale "A Christmas Carol" as a reader's theater production on Dec. 9-11.
Santa set up a workshop right here in Wooster on Dec. 10 when MosaicConnection hosted its third annual Santa's Workshop event at the 120 Beall Avenue Building.
The community gathered at the Wayne Center for the Arts on Dec. 7 for a solemn commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Nearly 100 tuba, sousaphone, euphonium and baritone players gathered at the Wooster High School Performing Arts Center for a beloved Wooster holiday tradition - Tuba Christmas.
Shooting incident on Dec. 11 believed to be related.
Anyone with information should contact the Wooster Police Department.
Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor will be at the Wooster YMCA, Monday, Dec. 12.
At last: The X Factor finalist Josh Krajcik's name is called first as he advances to the semifinals.
The deadline to enter Win a Car for Christmas has been extended until Dec. 15. Don't miss your chance to drive home in a 2009 Chevy Cobalt, courtesy of Chuck Nicholson Auto Superstore, Graphic Publications, Inc. and many local business sponsors.
Seniors from around the area gathered in the Wooster High School Performing Arts Center to enjoy a concert of holiday music before sharing dinner together during the 46th annual Wooster Rotary Club Holiday Dinner Dec. 5.
You don't have to leave town to find the perfect Christmas gift this year. Just head to Local Roots where you can choose from a wide variety of unique, handcrafted gifts made right here in your community. December 17 is a great time to stop by, as it is Artisan Day.
Cheryl Davis, co-owner of Today's Kitchen Store, is guest speaker at Wayne County Women's Network luncheon.
A combination of tests are used to evaluate the function of the bladder.
Baker elected District 8 trustee, to fill the seat of Bob Slicker, who retired.
Music brings people together, and for fans of The X Factor's Josh Krajcik, that means making new friends from across town and around the world.
Safety belts save lives, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol and recent statistics.
Renowned local musician John Schmid will present a benefit concert to support the Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary's mammogram project Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Wooster.
Santa took time out of his busy schedule to stop by Liberty Street Commons Dec. 2.
Shoppers at the Alternative Gift Market discovered that the most meaningful gifts don't always come from a store.
Combine more than 130 voices with a 70-piece orchestra and the result is a beloved Wooster holiday tradition.
Brightly lit Christmas trees line the front of Wooster Community Hospital thanks to a very special program of the Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary.
Man, woman injured; in satisfactory condition.
Members of the community experienced the real meaning of Christmas Dec. 2 when Main Street Wooster hosted its annual Candlelight Walking Tour of Downtown Churches.
Skaters brought a holiday favorite to life on the ice at the Alice Noble Ice Arena Dec. 4.
Eighty voices came together as one as the Wayne Center for the Arts Children's Chorus presented its annual holiday concert.
It's been a long road for Wooster's Josh Krajcik and his family as he has marched his way, week after week, through The X Factor, thanks to his hard work, amazing talent and the support of those who have believed in him.
Hoops 4 Healing Girls Basketball Classic will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Wooster High School.
The Grinch and Who-ville friends will converge Dec. 10 on Central Christian Church, 407 N. Market St. in Wooster, for the fourth annual Free Pictures with Santa event.
Air Force Airman Tyler Z. Beckel graduates.
Girl Scouts from 19 troops made scarves for People to People Ministries, Wayne County Children Services and Every Woman's House.
The recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award will be recognized during the Wayne College Graduate Recognition event May 4, 2012 and their name will be added to a notable alumni plaque in the Student Life Building at Wayne College.
Hospice's new inpatient facility will have the feel of "a place like home."
Women of all ages are invited to a free program on skin conditions.
Children in first through sixth grades will have the opportunity to make the perfect Christmas gift, one handcrafted by a child, when MosaicConnection presents its second annual Santa's Workshop Dec. 10.
Stole painkillers after calling in phony prescription.
With the unanimous approval of the members of Wooster City Council, a low cost transportation service for income eligible citizens will continue through the end of 2011.
Combine 80 tuba, sousaphone, euphonium and baritone players with Christmas carols and what do you get? A tradition like none other. A Wayne County Tuba Christmas.
Participants find time for exercise and pre-feast fun during Thanksgiving morning race.
A unique collaborative effort between the Wayne County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Wooster is paying big dividends to the city of Wooster.
Children from throughout the community headed to the Justice Center for the opportunity to meet Santa, during Wayne County Sheriff Tom Maurer's annual Santa for Charity event.
The Wayne County community ushered in the holidays with the 2011 American Red Cross Festival of Trees.
Two very special Woosterites threw the switch on the city's official Christmas Tree, Nov. 27.
Holiday concert set for Dec. 13.
Federal prosecution underway on hate crimes, as details of attacks are released.
A group of high school seniors set out to do repairs for disadvantaged homeowners in inner-city Pittsburgh, Pa. By the project's end, they had done more than repair houses; they had changed hearts and lives--including their own.
Wooster Senior Village is a no go without a requested real property tax abatement.
Sam Mullet and six other men were formally indicted by Federal prosecution for hate crimes on Nov. 23 for their participation in hair and beard cutting actions against a number of Amish men in Ohio.
Concert at McGaw Chapel will include music for the whole family.
Community members provided their insight into possible grade level building configuration options during a Table Top Discussion.
A new type of traffic signal being installed in front of Lowry Center on The College of Wooster campus should keep traffic flowing along Beall Avenue while keeping pedestrians safe.
Viral meningitis is the more common type and usually does not cause severe illness. Bacterial meningitis is less common but is very serious. These two types of meningitis share the same symptoms.
Fall adult nursing programs, both days and evenings, will begin in August and September 2012 at the WCSCC.
Center for Entrepreneurship pitch off event scheduled for Dec. 2 in Lean Lecture Room of Wishart Hall at The College of Wooster.
For the next 180 days a moratorium on new adult gaming parlors and sweepstakes terminal devices will be in place in the city of Wooster.
Wayne County residents will have an opportunity to shop at an Alternative Gift Market that offers a wide selection of unique gifts that can change the world.
The Nutcracker on Ice will be performed Sunday, Dec. 4, at The Alice Noble Ice Arena.
Cookie sale will benefit mission projects of the United Methodist Women.
Visitors to www.BHDeals.com will be able to cash in on some great discounts, beginning Black Friday, Nov. 26, as special certificates for discounts will be available for many local merchants.
A Readers Theatre version of the Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, will be performed at Faith Harvest Fellowship, located in the old Big Picture movie theater at 116 E. South Street in Wooster.
Business After Hours held recently at White Jewelers.
Caring Therapy Canines is a nonprofit organization that provides pet therapy and animal assisted activities in the community. Their 75 members are active in schools, libraries, hospitals, hospice and nursing homes. Operated out of Wooster, the group has members from many surrounding counties.
Win a Car for Christmas is back for its fourth year, as local residents can enter to win a car from Chuck Nicholson Auto Superstore and Graphic Publications, Inc., as well as many other local sponsors.
November is National Adoption Awareness Month, and it is a stark reminder that there are many children waiting for a permanent home. There are currently more than 3,000 children in the custody of the state, and adoption agencies are using this month to educate and inform the public about this topic.
Even though the outdoor farmers' market season is over, you can still find fresh, locally-grown winter produce at Local Roots.
Hospice is a great organization that makes a huge difference in many lives. Beginning Nov. 30, Hospice of Holmes County will fall under Hospice of Wayne County. However, services will continue locally with local volunteers.
Prevention is key when it comes to heart health, and Wooster Community Hospital's Heart Center team provides the much-needed care to keep a patient's ticker in tip-top shape.
Get your holiday shopping done locally this year! Local Roots Market has a wide selection of unique, handcrafted gift items such as jewelry, pottery, toys and textiles all made by local artists and artisans. And be sure to stop by Local Roots Saturday, Nov. 26 for its first holiday Artisan Day.
The staff at The Inn at Honey Run, including Executive Chef Scott Fetty, put a lot of thought into creating a name for their dining room, something that would reflect the cuisine created there - Tarragon.
People-to-People, hungry families benefitting from Van Wie Clinic, tourney.
Intense small ruminant nutritional education program with all segments of the sheep and goat industry in mind scheduled for Dec. 10.
Fixing ingrown nails can be very simple with a minor procedure done in the podiatrist's office.
Images of a country half a world away taken by four local photographers are currently on display at the Wayne Center for the Arts.
Associate professor of chemistry to continue research on photo-sensitive molecular container.
The students of Edgewood Middle School and their honored guests learned about the history of Veterans Day during the annual Veterans Day luncheon and celebration Nov. 11.
Tim Monea honored for outstanding sense of pride in the city of Wooster and in its downtown.
Marine Corps Sgt. Derek C. Webb recently graduated from the combat engineer noncommissioned officer course for supervisors.
As Thanksgiving week approaches, families across the nation are being encouraged to pause and spend time together to commemorate National Family Week.
With a thunderous standing ovation for local veterans and a flurry of patriotic music, the students of Edgewood Middle School commemorated Veterans Day.
Walk in clinic to close due to lack of funding.
Hundreds gathered at the pavilion at the Wayne County Fairgrounds on Veterans Day to honor those who have served our country.
You can find almost everything you need for your holiday feast at Local Roots including plenty of produce, locally-made snacks, cider and baked goods. You can also order a locally raised turkey and pre-order specialty pies.
A praise service and live auction will be held Nov. 24 at Salem Mennonite Church in Kidron.
The Fairy Doll will be presented, along with other dances, to showcase the talents of Wayne County's premier dance ensemble.
Celebrate the season by joining the Wooster Symphony Orchestra for a special non-subscription concert Dec. 2 in McGaw Chapel on The College of Wooster campus.
Volunteers are needed to help elderly and needy residents file income tax returns.
Window Wonderland in downtown Wooster will take place Nov. 18.
Rep. Jim Renacci gives a statement regarding Veterans Day.
Diabetes Fair to be held Nov. 17 at Wooster Community Hospital.
The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer¿s disease, which is incurable, but there are many other causes such as: severe depression, substance abuse, combinations of prescription medications, brain tumors, metabolic disorders, infections, etc.
The 100 Student Ambassadors from school districts throughout Wayne, Holmes and Ashland counties who met for a bully prevention summit at Ramseyer's Potato Farm Nov. 4 are doing their part to stop bullying in schools.
The reigning Mrs. Ohio, Melanie Miller, shared her own personal story of being bullied as a teen during a Nov. 4 bullying prevention summit for area junior high and high school students.
Open house scheduled at the Wayne County Career Center Dec. 1.
New exhibit at Wayne Center for the Arts.
Local residents will have a rare opportunity to see how one of the most pivotal journeys in American history has affected our nation.
Alleged drunken driving reported by students on bus.
Preschoolers at the Gault Family Learning Center discovered the wonders of the night sky in a fun and engaging way when the Growing Up Great Together Under One Big Sky mobile planetarium tour came to Wooster.
Joe Villegas will soon assume the reins of the county agency charged with emergency response and preparedness.
A trio of schools in the Wooster City School District have been honored for their outstanding programming.
Wayne County voters headed to the polls Nov. 8 to have their voices heard on the dozens of races and ballot initiatives up for their consideration in the fall general election.
Area residents had a chance to meet Lewis and Clark in person when historical presenters Tim Kreps and Al Thompson presented a program, entitled Lewis and Clark: Their Own Words, at the Wayne Center for the Arts auditorium Nov. 6.
The community gathered at SoMAR Wine Cellars to celebrate the successful completion of the Howey Houses project.
Fisher Auditorium on the campus of OARDC was filled to capacity as book lovers from across the state flocked to the 24th annual Buckeye Book Fair Nov. 5.
Polls in Wayne County will remain open until 7:30 p.m. this evening for voters to cast their votes in the fall 2011 general election.
FEMA will issue a nation-wide emergency test on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. This is the first nation-wide test.
Nov. 2 was an unofficial Josh Krajcik Day as the staff of the Wayne County Recorder's Office and the Wayne County Convention and Visitors Bureau showed support of Wooster's native son.
Ordered to forfeit guns, silver, cash.
MEDWAY Drug Enforcement Agency and a number of police departments around the area collected nearly 500 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter drugs during the drug take-back day on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Hospice care isn't just for dire circumstances, as it's often misconceived. Beginning Hospice care early in life can help anyone who needs a little extra care reap extraordinary benefits.
The Cantate Singers will present its 2011 fall program on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Veterans Day is Nov. 11 and the Wooster observance will take place at the Veterans Pavilion at the Wayne County Fairgrounds.
The Ohio chapters of the national Lincoln Highway Association, along with the official Ohio Lincoln Highway Historic Byway are planning to bring over 200 visitors to Canton in 2012.
Ohio law requires children at risk for high levels of lead in their blood to be tested at 1 to 2 years old.
In preparation for the upcoming winter season, Wayne County Sheriff Thomas G. Maurer releases a statement on the winter warning levels.
More than 200 friends and supporters of The Village Network joined forces to raise money for Ohio's troubled and abused boys and girls.
Tips for maintaining your weight during the holidays.
The Wooster Hope Center is hosting the first Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Wooster Community Center on Nov. 19. The purpose of the event is to give thanks to the generous community members that have supported them while filling a need by providing the meal. Reservations can be made at the Nov.
Students at The College of Wooster use a steamroller to make art.
The University of Akron Wayne College will provide a free showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2, on Friday, Nov. 18.
The curtain will go up on the Wooster High School fall musical Nov. 12 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. in the Wooster High School Performing Arts Center.
Four outstanding student athletes, two from Wooster and two from Orrville, were honored during the Orrville/Wooster game for excellence both on and off the field.
The Friends and Neighbors organization of Every Woman's House will hold a Gift Market Nov. 5
Three Wooster High School seniors have been recognized for their academic accomplishments.
With a review of educational literature on possible school configurations nearing completion, the Wooster City School District will seek input from the community at a Table Top Discussion Nov. 9, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Shisler Conference Center.
Hundreds of bottles of unwanted and expired prescription drugs are now off the streets thanks to Operation Safe Return.
Candidates in the three contested races to be decided by the voters of Wooster faced off Oct. 27 during Candidates Night at the Wayne County Public Library.
When heading to the polls Nov. 8, the citizens of Wooster will have the opportunity to vote on a wide variety of local races and statewide issues.
A Wayne County 8-year-old boy was killed by a motorist, as the young boy attempted to cross the roadway near his home.
With the Nov. 8 fall general election just around the corner, voters can find all the information they need to know on how and where to cast their ballots at the Wayne County Board of Elections.
Triway High School graduate Josh Krajcik used to spend his time on the bench waiting for his moment to shine. Now, as one of America's biggest singing superstars, Krajcik has finally hit the big leagues.
Valley College Grange in Wayne County will hold its annual Corn Show and Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 12.
The Commercial & Savings Bank celebrated its newest investment in area communities, this time with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Wooster on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
The Lady Wayne Warriors have become the first volleyball team in UA Wayne College history to win the ORCC state title.
With a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Merchants Block building, the hole left in the heart of downtown Wooster by the demolition of the Freedlander's Department Store complex will soon be filled.
Senior cosmetology students did manicures to raise money for breast cancer awareness last week.
Fisher Auditorium on the campus of OARDC will be transformed into Ohio's largest one-day literary event when Buckeye Book Fair returns for its 24th year.
Be aware of the dangers of drowsy driving and the need for restful sleep.
Guitar enthusiasts gathered in Wooster to get their hands on a few custom instruments that could be considered by many to be works of art.
A special night out for dads and daughters.
Free community Thanksgiving dinner available Nov. 19 for Wayne County residents.
Phase 2 of the development of the BioHio Research Park is ready to get underway if the city of Wooster and The Ohio State University are successful in their bid to receive grant funding under the Ohio Job Ready Sites grant program.
Burglarized homes while occupants away at church.
For two evenings Freedlander Park was transformed into an enchanted forest for the Wooster Kiwanis Club Haunted Hayride.
New jobs are coming to Wooster thanks to Seaman Corporation's decision to expand its Wooster headquarters and manufacturing facility.
Codefendants face up to 24 months in prison.
Unions representing the city of Wooster firefighters and police officers have agreed to a multiyear wage freeze.
Prescription drug abuse may be everywhere, but the approval of a .25 mil replacement levy for the MEDWAY Drug Enforcement Agency will allow the fight against prescription drug abuse to go on.
Art 101 Gallery, in Wooster, featured artist Kathleen Ryan on Friday, Oct. 21. The artist displayed her work for community members to browse. Guests were also able to meet and chat with Ryan and enjoy food and wine. They have been open since May in Liberty Street Commons.
Girl Scout Daisies learn to serve the community while having fun.
The Woopex 2011 stamp show was held Oct. 22 and 23 at Ida Sue School in Wooster. Complete with thousands of stamps, the event had collectors patiently looking through albums and boxes of stamps. The winning frames detailed the causes, results and stamps of the Civil War.
The harvest season may be coming to an end, but there's still plenty of fresh produce available at Local Roots Market and Cafe.
Casey's Challenge returned for the second year Oct. 22.
It's that time of year again when residents begin raking leaves to the tree lawn in anticipation of the city's annual leaf collection program, which is scheduled to get underway on October 31.
The College of Wooster Art Museum will feature an exhibit of renowned printmaking works from artists of the Canadian Arctic, Oct. 25- Dec. 11.
Money to provide information technology network security training to displaced workers and unemployed students given to The University of Akron Wayne College.
Hart Main, the 14 year old from Marysville, has successfully launched ManCans, a business that creates masculine scented candles. They have candles in stores across the nation and have sold 9,000 since March. The business has also donated 11,000 cans of soup to soup kitchens thus far.
The ribbon has been cut and the latest addition to Wooster's park system is open and ready for business.
Hosted by CIRCLE Coalition and Spink Inc., Harvest Bash will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 5-8 p.m. at the Gault Liberty Center. Filled with free games, activities and food, the event will certainly entertain each family member. The purpose of Harvest Bash is to support a drug and alcohol-free...
According to CAMO founder Kathy Tschiegg, investing in a charitable cause can be far more effective than a simple act of charity.
Fans around the world are under the spell of that Krajcik Magic. Millersburg mom Lisa Pim can at last share with the world what she has known all along.
Local Roots will once again team up with Today's Kitchen Store to host a class about garlic.
Thomas G. Maurer recently visited Washington, DC, to speak on the topic of bullying in front of 1,500 participants.
Suspect arrested in Ottawa County believed to be behind Oct. 3 robbery of Apple Creek Banking Company branch
If your feet constantly hurt, a diet full fo chemicals that cause inflammation may be the source of the problem.
Laura McCready, a 2011 graduate of Wooster High School, will perform with The University of Findlay's Marching Oiler Brass marching band.
Breast cancer can be a devastating diagnosis for any woman. The American Cancer Society gives women extra support and hope through their Reach to Recovery program.
ID made using comparison of photos and database records.
Three Catholic parish choirs perform together.
The Go-2-Girls of STEPS and Every Woman's House have organized their own group to support other volunteers and create a pattern of predictability and consistency for the organization they serve. The Go-2-Girls focus mostly on the donation room, which serves clients in a variety of capacities. But...
The Wayne Country Public Library will feature lectures and activities throughout the run of the Lewis and Clark and the Indian Country exhibition, including a talk by Dr. Frederick E. Hoxie, an expert on Native American history and culture.
Guest speaker Jim Lanham from Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston visits NARFE meeting.
Being part of the Wayne County Community Foundation means "sharing your life with someone you may never meet."
The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association will distribute grant money to assist with innovative programs and projects.
During Fire Prevention Week, Wooster Township Elementary School students discovered that books aren't the only source for learning important lessons.
Will undergo treatment at psychiatric hospital to restore competency.
An apple a day, or for three days at Homestead Furniture provides store-wide savings.
As voters prepare to head to the polls to decide the fate of Issue 2, a pair of experts debated the merits of the ballot initiative that seeks to uphold Senate Bill 5.
What do you do with all those prescription drugs lying around your house that you no longer need? The MEDWAY Drug Enforcement Agency has the answer.
Missing woman's remains appear to be found near fairgrounds.
Family expresses grief over lost daughter, sister.
Three young figure skaters competed at a Regional competition.
For JobsOhio chief Mark Kvamme, economic development is now about moving at the speed of the market.
Two trails at the soon-to-be-opened Oak Hill Park will be named in honor of a pair of Wooster couples whose donations helped make the park a reality.
The supporters of the Wayne County Democratic Party who gathered for the annual Jackson Day Dinner came away energized by the speeches of party leaders.
Goodwill Indsutries of Wayne and Holmes Counties will be receiving some much needed donations, as well as help from local scouts, during their annual Good Turn Day 2011 on Nov. 5.
The Wayne County Performing Arts Council (WaCPAC) is seeking a new home.
Guests are invited to the Wooster High School Performing Arts Center on Oct. 25 for the annual indoor marching band concert.
A graduate of The College of Wooster, Jeffrey Keefer, retired CEO and executive vice president at DuPont, will present a lecture at his alma mater on Oct. 26.
The Wayne County Schools Career Center will have a dedication ceremony celebrating the completion of its building renovation project on Thursday, Oct. 27.
Webb graduates from officer course for supervisors.
Sophomores from Wayne County high schools are currently hearing presentations about career and technical education and will be scheduled to visit the Wayne County Schools Career Center in November.
Wooster Community Hospital is bringing Zonya Diet Free to the community.
Local Roots Market and Café is celebrating the bounty of the season with a special harvest dinner on Sunday, Oct. 30.
The University of Akron Wayne College is conducting its annual writing competition.
Pink Glove Dance Project video needs your vote.
Adult practical nursing students from Wayne County Schools Career Center assist with screenings at Lincoln Way Elementary.
Triway seeks public input on pending budget deficit.
Wayne County Career Center cosmetology students will host breast cancer awareness event.
Casey's Challenge 5K walk and 5K and 10K run is the annual event held to raise funds and awareness for physically disabled athletes. The event is open to both ambulatory and disabled athletes, and will be held on Oct. 22 on the corner of North and Market streets in downtown Wooster.
The American Cancer Society believes the use of mammograms, complementary additional testing, clinical breast exams, and reporting breast changes to a physician early offer women the best chance to beat breast cancer, if diagnosed.
If your family is dealing with a cancer diagnosis there are many helps available. Hope Lodges are just one example of the many resources offered by the American Cancer Society.
A special ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at Oak Hill Park Oct. 15.
Orrville Lions pick up trash along Route 57.
Abraham Lincoln, Mary Todd and Harriet Tubman will make an appearance at The University of Akron Wayne College on Nov. 19, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and listen to the Gettysburg Address.
The Wooster post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol warns against distracted driving, especially with the use of the cell phone.
Financial matters dominated Congressman Jim Renacci's recent Conversation with Your Congressman event at The College of Wooster Sept. 28.
Not even dreary weather could dampen the spirits of the thousands who attended Woosterfest.
Learn more about China's impact on the U.S.
Hardman elected as 2012 president of FBI National Academy Ohio Chapter.
Merry Boothroyd of Wooster Community Hospital's Healthpoint answers questions about occupational therapy and gives advice on joint health.
Tara Raudebaugh, RN, MSN has been named the new manager of the Women's Pavilion at Wooster Community Hospital.
Wooster man sentenced to five years in prison.
On Oct. 22 and 23, the Woopex 2011 stamp show will be held at Ida Sue School in Wooster. The show will boast displays and stamp and supply dealers, among a few other bonuses. Attendees will have the opportunity to stroll through history, and explore the phenomena that is stamp collecting.
A nurse from the Wooster City School District will be presented with a national award for excellence.
The collaboration between student artists and their teachers was celebrated at the opening reception for the 15th annual Student Art Exhibition at the Wooster City School District board of education building Sept. 28.
A student from the Wooster City School District was named an Ohio Lottery Academic All Star.
More than 50 people gathered along Route 83 in Wooster on a blustery October day to pray, meditate and witness to the sanctity of life as part of National Life Chain Sunday 2011.
With thousands of books at affordable prices, book lovers added to their private book collections during the annual Wooster Branch of the American Association of University Women and the Kiwanis Club of Wooster used book sale.
Female suspect sought after taking undisclosed amount of money.
Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House hosted their annual golf scramble at Mohican Hills Golf Course, August 12-13.
On Sept. 20, a luminary making party was held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Wooster in order to prepare for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is October. The luminaries will be placed around the community and at Every Woman's House.
Charges carry 15 years to life.
Rep. Jim Renacci releases a statement following his Conversation with Your Congressman on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Pool therapy provides many therapeutic benefits.
Lonnie Brown testifies he touched murder victim, fell.
It's that time of year again. When the leaves begin to change, it's time to visit Charm for their annual fundraising event, Charm Days. Two days of food, fun, fellowship and fundraising help support individuals from the community, the Charm Community Share 'n Care Fund, Holmes County Hospice and...
After 41 years of public service, John Wise, Wayne County Emergency Management Agency director, has earned a well deserved retirement.
Trucks of all shapes and sizes converged in the parking lot behind the main branch of the Wayne County Public Library in Wooster, Sept. 24, as the children's department sponsored its third annual Touch a Truck event.
Purple Light Nights will be a community endeavor for the month of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Homes and businesses are encouraged to purchase purple lights to offer hope for victims, support for survivors and honor those that have lost their lives to domestic violence.
Three members of the Wooster Police Department have been recognized for displaying great courage and professionalism in the face of danger.
Award-winning poet and U.S. Army veteran Brian Turner will give a reading of his works at The College of Wooster.
Parent-teacher conferences will be held by the Wayne County Schools Career Center in Smithville on Oct. 6.
The Wooster Ambulatory Surgery Center was recently awarded the OR Excellence in Action Award for Surgical Site Infection Prevention from Outpatient Surgery Magazine.
An innovative piece of technology gives drivers a taste for just how difficult and dangerous it is to drive while distracted.
Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce to host a debate on Issue 2.
Wooster's third Open the Door to Equality Rally will be held Oct. 9 in downtown Wooster, and will focus on making schools safe for all students, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth, with speakers and live music.
Gen. William Rosecrans, as portrayed by Tom Paul of Sunbury, will visit the Wayne County Public Library Oct. 18.
Except for skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting men today. This year, 250,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Man-to-Man, is a great support group to help patients find answers.
Buehler's provides fundraising support.
Introducing students to life on campus in a fun way is what ATI's Welcome Days is all about.
A free arthritis community education program will be held by The Arthritis Foundation and Wooster Community Hospital on Oct. 25.
Friend's testimony, May 16 interview with police part of testimony in murder trial's second day.
"Fingerprints in blood" led to arrest of accused.
The Wayne County Convention & Visitors Bureau was recently awarded at the Ohio Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus's Awards of Excellence for their 2011 Visitor Guide.
Three area figure skaters will be competing at the regional level the first week of October. The future Olympic hopefuls spend hours on the ice each week and live and breathe skating.
Faces forfeiture of properties, guns.
The 13th annual Andy Hershberger Benefit Trail Ride saw 350-plus riders venture throughout southern Wayne County in support of their fellow rider and friend.
Benefit Bank will be available Oct. 8 during Food Distribution and Community Resource Day.
On Sept. 17, Christian Children's Home of Ohio (CCHO) hosted the annual Fall Fest and Homecoming, with community members, residents and clients as attendees. The event boasted free food, games, tours and a performance that supported worship and praise.
The sound of music replaced the familiar sound of audibles barked out by quarterbacks when the Massillon Washington High School Tiger Swing Band and the Massillon Tiger Alumni Band hosted the 55th annual Tiger Band Review Sept. 17.
Brown Bag concerts to begin Oct. 6.
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association's annual series of free public tours heads to Wooster to showcase Local Roots and South Market Bistro, two excellent area resources for local foods.
A year to the day from the date when a powerful tornado carved a path of destruction through the OARDC campus, university officials and community members gathered at the Shisler Center to celebrate the strides the university has made in its recovery efforts.
Members of the Wayne County Schools Career Center Business Professionals of America recently installed new officers.
A unique collaboration between the Wayne Presbyterian Church and the Wayne Center for the Arts is working to fight hunger in Wayne County.
The Wayne County Sustainable Energy Network will hold an informational seminar regarding new federal lighting standards on Oct. 4 in Wooster.
The John Streeter Garden Amphitheater at Secrest Arboretum was filled as donors and community members marked the one year anniversary of the tornado that devastated Secrest a year ago with a celebration for all that has been accomplished in just 12 short months.
Thousands of jazz aficionados and art enthusiasts turned out for the eighth annual Wooster Arts Jazz Fest, Sept. 17 on the square in downtown Wooster.
Was Killbuck educator for 32 years, served 10 years on health board.
Guess what? Homes are selling. Here's how the award-winning team at Real Estate Showcase is getting it don - when others can't.
Muddy Waters Cafe and Grille has a new location on Liberty Street in Wooster. Dennis and Paula Tafoya, the owners of Muddy Waters, have expanded the menu as well as their staff, to offer the hippest and tastiest spot downtown.
Talk on Civil War at NARFE meeting.
Movie nights at Wayne College now open to the public.
Wayne County Senior Forum to be held Oct. 14.
No woman should have to suffer from heavy periods with the options that are available for treatment today.
Defensive driving class offered for adults over 50.
Jackson Day Dinner to be held Oct. 6.
The Wooster Public Libray will offer programs for all ages this fall.
TEA Party to sponsor a public meeting.
Too Good to Be Threw sale set for Sept. 24.
For the hundreds of student musicians who take part in marching band programs in Wayne County's 10 school districts, Wayne County Schools Day at the Wayne County Fair is an opportunity to showcase their talent.
Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties and Whitaker-Myers Insurance Group will partner for a clothing drive to be held before the Wooster Homecoming football game.
Spinning, turning, dipping and diving, the rides at the Wayne County Fair had something for everyone.
Students from Wayne County's 10 school districts showed that there is more to school than just reading, writing and arithmetic when their art work was put on display in the School Building during the Wayne County Fair.
A moment of silence and the raising of the American flag marked the opening of the 162nd Wayne County Fair Sept. 10.
The City News, 135 S. Market St. in Wooster, is hot with lottery success as of Sept. 6-7. They sold a $20,000 winning scratch off and then a $30,000 winning scratch off. Operated by the same family for almost 50 years, the shop also boasts magazines, newspapers, tobacco, cigars, beverages and...
The Wooster community honored the fallen of 9/11 during a solemn ceremony at the Wooster Fire Department's Station No. 1 on the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Teams of horses took to the track at the Wayne County Fairgrounds to see which team could pull the most weight.
A visit to the Buss Hall at the Wayne County Fair shows that creative talent can be seen in a wide variety of media.
Smoke billowed and engines roared as members of the local agricultural community competed in the local tractor pull during the Wayne County Fair.
Horse and rider strutted their stuff during the Open Contest Horse Show at the Wayne County Fair on Sept.10.
Plea offer made to Wooster businessman who allegedly grew, sold mushrooms.
A statement from Rep. Jim Renacci on the 10th anniversary of September 11.
Wooster Community Hospital's Wound Healing Center's ultimate goal is for patients to heal and get back to their life as quickly as possible. With state-of-the-art equipment and a diligent staff, it's easy to see why the Wound Healing Center is a premier medical facility.
Joe Heatwole is selling coffee to help build a boarding school in Nicaragua.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County will offer volunteer training on Monday evenings in Wooster, beginning on Monday, Sept. 19.
Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties and Whitaker-Myers Insurance Group will partner for a clothing drive to be held before the Wooster Homecoming football game.
In total, 26 adults graduated from Wayne County Schools Career Center's Practical Nursing evening program.
There is still has plenty of delicious local produce coming in, so try this recipe for Roasted Ratatouille using ingredients that can be found at Local Roots Market.
Boys' Village youth learned that rugby gives you a solid workout and it's a good way to channel energy and stress. Rugby offers a positive way to handle pressure.
Musician and historian Steve Ball will bring the Civil War to life in song during a concert at the Wayne County Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20.
Their numbers are decreasing, their sustenance is disappearing, and their breeding grounds are being destroyed. See what simple things you can do to help preserve one of nature's most miraculous migrators during Ohio's peak migration period.
We Are Ohio, a citizen-driven bipartisan organization working to repeal Senate Bill 5, has a new office for their Wooster headquarters.
House Representatives work toward passing the Deficit Committee Transparency Act.
The College of Wooster students spent the morning planting more than 250 native trees in what will be known as the Buckeye Forrest at Secrest Arboretum.
The Wooster City School District had a lot to celebrate when the district received a rating of Excellent With Distinction on the Ohio Department of Education's annual report card for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Noon Kiwanis to host fall golf classic.
Vanata receives certification as a specialist in Sports Dietetics.
Wayne College has topped last year's number by 20 students, with 2,623 students enrolled as of the first day of fall classes.
The state of Ohio Department of Education's annual report cards are in and the news is good for the 10 school districts within Wayne County.
Wayne County Choral Union to begin rehearsals Sept. 20.
The annual Fall Festival and Homecoming will take place on Saturday, Sept. 17, from noon to 3 p.m. at Christian Children's Home of Ohio (CCHO) in Wooster. Bursting at the seams with activity, the event boasts free family entertainment with carnival games, inflatable activities, face painting,...
Almost Blasphemy Tour to perform at Wayne College Nov. 4-5.
While having fun at the fair may be a child's primary goal, parents can do a great deal to keep children safe at the fair at the same time with a little preplanning.
A popular attraction at the Wayne County Fair every year is the horse racing, which will be held Sept. 13-15, starting at noon, at the grandstand.
Special days at the Wayne County Fair, including Wayne County Schools Day, Stroller Day, and Senior Citizen's Day will all offer discounts on admission or ride passes.
An update on the U.S. Route 30 accident that closed traffic for nearly an hour, as a two-vehicle accident injured multiple individuals, killing one.
One of the largest draws to this year's Wayne County Fair is the entertainment schedule. Packed with big name acts from Nashville and beyond, each day offers something exciting to watch.
Personnel from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and a host of other area law enforcement agencies are busy making final preparations for the fair.
Dave Ramsey's 13-week course, Financial Peace University, will be offered through Orrville Christian Church, beginning Sept. 7.
Contestants can submit videos to YouTube for a chance at some big money in the "My Ohio Agriculture" video contest.
The seventh annual Berlin Harvest Festival Parade & Rib Burn-off will take place Saturday, Sept. 10 in Berlin.
Col. Patricia Purdy encouraged students at the career center to work diligently to keep the U.S. a powerful country.
Gallagher receives Lamplighter's Annual Memorial Scholarship award.
Activity at the Wayne County Fair will cease for a few moments at 1 p.m. Sept. 11, as the county observes a moment of silence and remembrance on the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
Winners of CMT's "Can You Duet" - Steel Magnolia - will be performing at this year's Wayne County Fair, Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Suspects believed to be behind more than 100 burglaries in five counties.
A very special high school science teacher was named as the recipient of this year's Ralph R. and Grace B. Jones Outstanding Teacher Award.
Goodwill Sale event aids shoppers and job-seekers.
Enjoy the fair food. Don't beat yourself up, but go right back to eating healthy foods when you leave the fair.
Steve Ball, a musician and historian from Columbus, will visit Wooster with his vintage 1860 Martin guitar and perform during a Civil War era program at the Wayne County Library.
The Wayne County Fair is an excellent showcase of local farmers and gardeners hard work. You can support these important members of our local economy by shopping at Local Roots year-round.
The College of Wooster Pipe Band and Highland Dancers will perform in concert Sept. 9.
Hughes graduates from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base.
McCready enrolls at The University of Findlay.
Kohlmyer secures $1,000 grant on behalf of The Village Network.
Coroner's report finds strangulation cause of death, blood found throughout living room.
Claims 1823 tribal lands ruling grants use of property off U.S. 30.
Taking steps this fall to clean up your garden and fruit plantings can help deter problems next year.
Plans for the empty lot that was once Freedlander's in downtown Wooster will move much faster now, after CSB announcd a $1.35 million investment in the Merchants Block project.
With a study of the condition of the physical buildings that make up the Wooster City School District complete, the district is seeking input from the public on the results of the study.
Capstones from the roof of Cornerstone Elementary School toppled from the roof early in the morning of August 24 damaging a portion of a lower roof area.
The 27th annual Woosterfest in downtown Wooster will be held Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The festival will feature arts and crafts, food, classic cars, music, and much more.
Pleads to trafficking, cultivation charges.
The annual Dog Day at the Pool event was held to promote the interaction and well-being of the animals and their owners. It was hosted by Freedlander Pool, but sponsored by the Wayne County Humane Society and Wooster Parks and Recreation. Proceeds benefited the humane society.
A public drawing will be held for controlled waterfowl daily hunting permits by the Ohio Division of Wildlife for portions of the Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area.
Jennifer Winge has been named The College of Wooster's dean of admissions, effective Sept. 19.
A letter to the editor on the impact of federal spending cuts on current and retired federal employees.
Downtown Wooster was the hottest spot in town August 19 when thousands turned out for the Main Street Wooster annual Concert and Cruise In.
Capstones from the roof of Cornerstone Elementary School toppled from the roof early Wednesday morning damaging a portion of a lower roof area.
The Wayne County Athletic League recently approved a $1 increase in ticket prices for all sporting events starting this fall.
TV personality Jeff VanVonderen will present a program on addiction and recovery at The University of Akron Wayne College on Sept. 20.
Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd., announces that Donesha Peak is the recipient of the Critchfield Law Diversity Scholarship for the 2011-12 academic year.
The Women's Day Away conference, with a theme of Road Trip- Travel Essentials for Life, will take place Sept. 24 in Wooster, and will feature speaker Renee Swope, executive director of radio and devotions for Proverbs 31 Ministries.
New Beginnings Counseling Center, a ministry of Christian Children's Home of Ohio, provides outpatient counseling, and has opened two new Wooster locations at DayBreak Community Church and Church of the Saviour.
As summer winds down, you may be looking for healthy foods for your students to pack in their lunches. Look no further than Local Roots as they offer a great selection of nutritious, locally produced snacks and foods.
Hospice & Palliative Care recently held Camp Waves of Emotions, a camp for children who have faced the death of a loved one.
Using discarded items, one area sculptor makes spectacular works of art.
Before a crowd of more than 800, musician John Schmid paid a musical tribute to his late mother and longtime Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary volunteer Lorain Schmid, during a concert at the John Streeter Garden Amphitheater at Secrest Arboretum August 21.
For the more than 3,600 students in the Wooster City School District, it was back to the classroom as the district kicked off the 2010-2011 academic year, August 22.
West Salem man in jail, may face criminal charges.
For hot rod enthusiasts, the Wayne County Fairgrounds was the place to be the weekend of August 19 when the Buckeye Ramblin Rods hosted the 32nd annual Rod Run and Roast.
Mid Ohio Corvette Club holds daylong event at CCHO.
After 15 years as the Wayne County sheriff, Thomas G. Maurer has decided not to seek a fifth term, thus announcing his retirement.
Fun, food and music were in abundance when Main Street Orrville and the Orrville Lions Club teamed up to present the CenturyLink Orrville Rib and Music Fest August 12 and 13.
A new Facebook group titled "You know you are from Wooster if" has recently emerged along with similar groups for other nearby locations. The website encourages its members to share childhood memories or to report what makes Wooster unique and special from a present or past point of view.
The square in downtown Wooster was filled with the sound of music when Main Street Wooster presented a concert by the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight's Prism Brass ensemble August 12.
The University of Akron Wayne College is planning a general college information night for Sept. 19.
An MRI scanner has the ability to yield pictures of almost all of the tissue in the body.
American Red Cross Wayne County Chapter holds 94th Chapter Recognition dinner.
Gardeners are harvesting plenty of tomatoes, peppers and onions right now which means it's time for salsa! Join Local Roots to learn how to make some traditional South American dishes using fresh ingredients, as well as how to salsa dance.
Innovative works on tap for upcoming theatre and dance season at The College of Wooster.
The life of the late Chad Blooming was celebrated and remembered during a folk concert, dinner and silent auction at the Tracy Barn at Quailcrest Farm August 14.
Wayne County commissioners set aside August 13 as Roy Bates Celebration Day.
While budget cuts made 2010 a challenging year, the Wayne County Child Support Agency is meeting and exceeding the ambitious goals it set for itself.
Author Randi Davenport to appear at The College of Wooster Sept. 8.
Wooster Camera Club to meet Sept. 6.
After 15 years as Wayne County sheriff, Thomas Maurer has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2012.
NARFE, Chapter 2218, hear program on renewable resources and alternate fuels.
The namesake of Sloane House dedicated his life to public service.
With demolition of a 1950-60s era addition complete, work is officially under way on the restoration of the historic Sloane House.
Judge Rinfret hears drug trafficking and non-support cases in Holmes County Common Pleas Court.
Ohio's longest yard sale took place August 4-6 and it was bigger and better than ever.
Free seminar on emerging drug trends and what the community needs to know will be held August 17.
Alice Noble Ice Arena to host the Super Series AAA Elite Hockey tournament Sept. 16-18.
Kiwanis club members and parent volunteers organized and taught 84 young children about ways to stay safe at home, at school, and in their neighborhoods.
Jump Start Sports accepting registrations for fall sports programs.
Auditions for A Christmas Carol to be held August 18 and 20.
Art exhibit, Embracing Our Differences Ohio, comes to Wayne College.
Cody and Chandler Dudte of Wooster swept swine showmanship awards recently at the Ohio State Fair, and are looking forward to showing more hogs in the Wayne County Fair.
Victims, identified as one woman and two men, were en route to Steubenville from Indiana.
This year's Ohio Mennonite Relief Sale, August 5 and 6, raised more than $308,000 for the relief, development and peace work of Mennonite Central Committee. In addition to quilt and wood auctions, the event featured a concert by Cantore of Virginia, a 5K race, children's activities, and volleyball...
The works of the great masters interpreted in flowers was the theme of the ATI Artistry in the Garden open house.
On Saturday, August 27, Chuck and Brendon George will wrap up the last 25 miles of their 100miles for a need event, designed to raise money for adaptive equipment. To honor their finish, the Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio will sponsor the Community Celebration for families, and a concert by...
The Wayne County Performing Arts Council represented the area at the Ohio Community Theater Association's OCTAFest Junior competition in Tiffin.
Spare a Child, Strike out Abuse, took place on Saturday, July 30, at Wayne Lanes in Wooster. Developed by the Wayne County Children's Advocacy Center, the event was designed to raise awareness of the services offered to child victims of sexual abuse and severe physical abuse, and to raise funds to...
Internal parasite control important and difficult health issue for sheep and goat farmers.
SR 302, east of Camp Road, closed August 8-11. SR 302, south of Overton Road, remains closed for bridge replacement.
The life of Chad Blooming, who died of ALS at the age of 52, will be celebrated and remembered during a folk concert, dinner and silent auction at the Tracy Barn at Quailcrest Farm August 14, from 2-7 p.m.
The Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual award winners.
WCSEN to host four events throughout the month of August.
Sled Hockey Camp to take place in Wooster at the Alice Noble Ice Arena August 11-13.
Local Roots has begun to sprout! A group of interested community members in Ashland have begun the work of creating a new market for local growers based on the successful model that Local Roots has become.
Rotary Youth Exchange participants share their experiences at Wooster Rotary club meeting.
Inpatient rehab, skilled nursing facility and LTACH. Three services that provide similar medical care in three different settings.
Annual Railroad Day festivities to take place at Union Depot August 13 only.
Career center students receive high marks at 47th annual SkillsUSA conference.
From wireless to face-to-face; Kellar will still be communicating as Wooster's new AD.
A .25 mil replacement levy for the MEDWAY Drug Enforcement Agency is on its way to the fall ballot.
Wooster native the unchallenged Pied Piper of Ghana.
A series of legislative changes at the state level regarding mandatory all-day every-day kindergarten are affecting students at the local level.
Bike Night fundraiser deemed a success.
Art and nature blended seamlessly during the Baiwoop Art Festival at Secrest Arboretum.
Parades, classic cars and local talent were all part of the fun at Rittman's 42nd annual Sleepwalker Festival, July 28-30. The food and festivities drew large crowds to the downtown area. Ten local WWII veterans were honored in the Thursday evening parade, with a special ceremony for WWII veteran...
Dalton Holiday Festival looking for crafters.
The community will have the opportunity to weigh in on the district's kindergarten program during a Table Top Discussion August 15, from 5-7 p.m., at the Wayne County Public Library.
Prosecutor, citing lengthy criminal history, asked for maximum.
Wooster City Schools Resource Officer Ken Linz will be back on the job this fall thanks to a grant obtained by the Wooster City School District.
State must prove property, vehicles, guns tied to drug activity.
Sixteen incoming Wooster High School freshman got a crash course in entrepreneurship during the third annual Wooster City School District Youth Entrepreneur Summer Academy.
Despite the heat, members of the community flocked to a unique auction conducted by the Wayne County Historical Society.
Chaffee Chiropractic Clinic to hold school supply drive in August.
Wayne College has received a grant of more than $2,500 to support the annual Shakespeare Festival,
Several organizations have been awarded financial grants from the Kiwanis Club of Wooster.
New exhibits to open August 30 at The College of Wooster Art Museum.
The Wooster Community Band wrapped up its 10th season with a tribute to Broadway.
Future cheerleaders hit the floor of the Wooster High School gym July 21 to learn the moves they'll need to master to join the ranks of the high school's cheerleading squads.
Riding strengthens muscles, stimulates nerves, improves balance and coordination and increases flexibility and range of motion. Special needs children benefit greatly from this type of therapy.
Eleven young actors took to the stage as the Wayne County Performing Arts Council presented a youth theater production of Joseph Hotchkiss's hilarious comedy Hello, Shakespeare.
For organizers and participants alike, the Wooster Urban Adventure Challenge was truly the adventure of a lifetime.
Retirement reception for Jack Kristofco, Wayne College dean, held July 14.
Second Generation, a book of poetry, is now available.
If the city of Wooster is successful in obtaining an expected $102,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding, it will benefit a trio of projects.
The Smithville Community Historical Society's grand opening July 17, of its new caboose and depot exhibits, drew a large crowd to see the past of the tiny Wayne County village preserved.
Local Roots Market & Café will host an old-time dance Saturday, July 30. The dance will include live music from Pocketful O' Gimmick and calling by dance instructor Susan English.
For six weeks this summer each student in the Upward Bound program lives the life of a college student while preparing to become one them self.
The recent Purple Ribbon Garden Tour, sponsored by the Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House, spotlighted some of the Wooster area's top gardens. Also on the tour was the renovated Secrest Arboretum, where replanting continues after the September 2010 tornado.
Judge calls charges against mother "an isolated incident."
A Millersburg native has achieved top honors in the auctioning world.
Buy-Way yard sale travelers guides now available.
The multimillion dollar project that will transform Melrose Drive from an unimproved to an improved street is one step closer to reality.
New jobs are heading for Wayne County, compliments of Wooster-based Global Body & Equipment Company.
Rockets flew through the air on July 14 as Dr. Dave Lohnes presented his Whiz Bang! Science Show.
Sugar to Salt canoe trip an adventure for a cause.
With the passage of the fiscal year 2012 tax budget, the process of completing the actual appropriations budget for next year is officially underway.
The Dream Show is a unique blend of skating and dancing, coupled with stars and local children, ages 5-18. It will take place at the Alice Noble Ice Arena on August 6. Parker Pennington is responsible for the idea, and is also organizing the event to inspire children while providing a new,...
Men hit three Millersburg businesses, took wire, car parts.
Holmes County Steam & Engine Association to hold 19th annual Steam & Engine Show at the Mt. Hope Auction Grounds in Mt. Hope August 4, 5 and 6.
The annual Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House golf scramble is set to take place August 11 and 12 at Mohican Hills Golf Course in Jeromesville.
The annual Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House golf scramble is set to take place August 11 and 12 at Mohican Hills Golf Course in Jeromesville.
Johnny Appleseed Festival celebrates the heritage of the Apple Creek community.
Buy-Way yard salers can now list sale information on Lincoln Highway website.
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