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.
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.
The 2012 Wooster Bridal Showcase at the Greenbriar Conference and Party Centre offered brides-to-be one-stop shopping for their big day.
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.
The Wayne County Airport has received a prestigious international award for the design of its new, state-of-the-art runway lighting system.
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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. Snyder is working with Goodwill Industries and the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to continue her education and develop job skills for success in the workforce.
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.
A bridge to days gone by will take place July 21-23 at Charm, where the 11th annual Doughty Valley Steam Days takes place.
Trevor Littleton, pastor at Millersburg Christian Church, had a blast penning the Christian fiction book Shadows. After great success, he continues the saga of the spiritual realm come to earth in his upcoming sequel, Fate of the Fallen.
The six talented musicians who make up the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight's Systems Go had the crowd rockin' to the beat as the first day of the Shreve Homecoming celebration came to a close on July 8.
The 49th annual Farm Science Review will be held at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio, Sept. 20-22.
Artisan Day returns to Local Roots on Saturday, July 23. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and meet some of the many local artists, crafters and other artisans selling their products at Local Roots Market.
WaCPAC to present Hello, Shakespeare.
The Wooster High School cross-country program will host the Woo Run, an annual event, on August 13.
Fireside Readers to meet August 1.
Houck named vice president for development at The College of Wooster.
Before adjourning for their one month summer recess, the members of Wooster City Council made their decision on The College of Wooster's request to close the one block portion of Gasche Street between University Street and Wayne Avenue.
Baiwoop Art Fest to take place July 30.
The National Dutch Oven Gathering held at Wayne County Fairgrounds July 8-10, where dutch oven enthusiasts came together too cook over the coals.
The Field of Dreams game was held beneath the lights on Saturday, July 9, at Wooster Foursquare Softball Field. Special Olympians were paired with community business partners, and the yellow and blue jerseys were all that differentiated the players - not disability or ability.
The public will get its first look at the Friends of the Library's permanent home for its book sales this month. The Book Cellar will be open July 21-23 and is located in the basement of the renovated WCPL Operations Center.
The Wooster Hope Center hosted their third food distribution at the Wayne County Fairgrounds July 9. The food was provided by the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, who has determined a need in Wayne County.
Jesse Baker picked up at Illinois carnival, Sheaffer arrested at home.
High blood pressure, although it presents very few symptoms, can cause serious medical conditions and is considered a silent killer.
Learn more about where your food is grown or raised by taking the Local Roots farm tour.
Camp Waves of Emotions, hosted by Hospice & Palliative Care, took place the week of June 6.
Spoon Market & Deli, a new addition to downtown Wooster, offers worldly and ethnic ingredients in a local, family run business. Ultimately, community members can grab a bite for breakfast or lunch and bring home dinner as well.
Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties will hold the 14th annual Golf Classic on July 25.
The Wayne County Community Foundation recently awarded 176 scholarships totaling over $395,000 to high school and college students for the 2011-2012 school year.
Out of the blue a group of more than 50 dancers formed a flash mob on the streets of downtown Wooster July 1 during Artfully Delicious.
Cowboys and cowgirls of all ages gathered at the Wayne County Fairgrounds on the Fourth of July weekend to take part in the Northern Ohio Outlaws Cowboy Mounted Shooting competition.
The square in downtown Wooster was filled with the sounds of music when the Ohio Light Opera Chorus and Orchestra presented a pops concert on the Fourth of July.
Local independent restaurants served up their signature dishes and local artists practiced their craft during the third annual Artfully Delicious.
From the wailing sirens of antique and modern fire trucks to the sounds of a mariachi band, the Orrville Firefighters Association 28th annual Independence Day parade had something for everyone.
The recent benefit garden tour sponsored by the Orrville Dalton YMCA highlighted five Orrville-area homes. One in particular tied history to the gardens.
Downtown Wooster will be home to only the second vertical sundial in Ohio according to The North American Sundial Society and project coordinator, Keith Speirs. The two-story wall will also include a solar panel covered overhang and an electric car charging parking area for Local Roots Market and...
A Wooster woman, a Glenmont man and a Millersburg woman were all arraigned in the Holmes County Common Pleas Court on Thursday, June 30.
Wooster juvenile in custody after attempting to steal a candy bar, and threatening the store owner with a knife.
Local Roots Café is now open for business. The café's main focus is the use of healthy, locally-grown ingredients to cook delicious soups, sandwiches and salads. Stop in and get a taste of Local Roots.
The Commercial and Savings Bank has entered into an agreement with Premier Bank & Trust to acquire Premier's Wooster branches.
Local woman travels to Colombia, South America, with Christian Peacemakers Teams.
Summertime reading for children is more popular than ever at the Wayne County Public Library.
Changes are coming to the Wooster City School District Central Office as the district realigns responsibilities after the departure of Richard Goodright, assistant superintendent.
One agency simply can't fill all of the diverse needs of the clients of the Wayne County Department of Job and Family Services alone. That's where the expertise of a whole host of agencies and organization comes into play.
More than 1,000 Honda Gold Wing enthusiasts from throughout the United States gathered at the Wayne County Fairgrounds from June 16-18 for the Ohio Gold Wing Road Riders Association Buckeye Rally and Convention.
Dr. Phipps has joined the physician panel of the Wooster Community Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Healing Center.
For the members of the Wooster Community Band, it's all about community.
Quota Idol's finale took place on Saturday, June 25, at the Wooster High School Performing Arts Center. Tyler Kick, 19, took the crown, and had the audience booming with excitement. Kick was one of nine finalists, which were narrowed down to four before announcing the winner. The event was...
Join the many downtown businesses in Coshocton to celebrate the first friday in July. Activities throughout the historic downtown will be free and fun for the whole family.
Ladies of all ages grabbed their favorite shopping partner and hit the streets of downtown Wooster June 23 as Main Street Wooster presented its fourth annual Ladies Night Out.
A Shreve Supports Our Troops rally will be held during the Shreve Homecoming.
Activities and vendors will light up the night, along with fireworks, on July 4 in Wooster.
The Wooster Fireworks Foundation presents the Bowman Beverage Motorcycle Games at the Fourth of July Fireworks Festival.
Wooster Police Department veteran Matt Fisher has been sworn in as the new chief of police for Wooster.
West Hill Baptist Church serves close to home, at the Christian Children's Home of Ohio in Wooster.
Several food preservation and canning classes have been scheduled with Melinda Hill of the OSU Extension.
Members of the Wooster High School Speech and Debate team have just returned from their 61st appearance at the national tournament, more than any other school public or private in the nation.
Local Roots teams up with Today's Kitchen Store to offer seasonal cooking classes, making local foods even more accessible.
The Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House will sponsor a raffle in conjunction with their July 16 Purple Ribbon Garden Tour with items specifically selected with the gardener in mind.
NARFE members receive certicates of appreciation for their service.
With a larger than normal audience expected, Wooster City Council is moving its July 5 meeting to the Wooster Community Center.
Wooster artist Karen Brenner will host a Studio Open House on Sunday, July 10, from 1-4 p.m.
The poems of 12 Wayne College students are to be published in July by The University of Akron Wayne College.
A new flag will soon be flying atop the Wayne County Courthouse, thanks to the generosity of the Wooster Emblem Club.
College of Wooster biologist discovers two new species of frogs.
Foot health is very important, and there are several factors that can cause foot pain, including your diet.
A $10,000 grant has been awarded to The University of Akron Wayne College by the National Endowment for the Arts to support their Shakespear Festival in November.
A former Wayne County woman and her fiancé are safe and finally married after the Wallow Creek wildfires in Arizona made changes to their wedding plans.
A pair of Wooster service organizations have joined together to present a powerful symbol of the American spirit to the citizens of Wayne County.
The Kiwanis Club of Wooster will bring Safety Town back for area children to learn all the best rules about how to stay safe.
Wooster's CIRCLE Coalition works to raise awareness about Parents Who Host Lose The Most.
Patrons with overdue library fines can donate school supplies instead of paying.
The Wayne County Children's Advocacy Center has paired with the Orrville and Wooster Exchange Clubs to host the seventh annual bowling fundraiser event.
The local Red Cross has launched an urgent appeal for blood donors due to critically low blood supplies.
Wooster Community Hospital's Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit offers an atmosphere focused on personal attention and quality physical therapy. Patients looking for a kind and helpful rehab regimen can find it right at home in Wooster.
Recipients of the 2011 Victor Gerber Memorial Music Scholarship have been announced.
Parker Pennington, U.S. National Champion at four different levels, will bring some of his talented friends to Wooster for a figure skating and dance show spectacular.
The newly completed section of the Rails-to-Trails project in Wayne County runs from Creston to Rittman. The seven-mile section has already been heavily used by walkers and bicyclists of all ages.
Affiliate of Wayne County Sustainable Energy Network get a closer look at what happens to the curbside recycling picked up in Wooster.
Charges include trafficking, illegal cultivation.
By working together, three Wayne County agencies have taken a $90,000 state allocation and turned it into $270,000 in funding for the county's children.
A lengthy bike ride for a worthy cause got people out of bed and on the road at 7 a.m. June 11.
Grab your favorite shopping companion and mark your calendar for June 23. Main Street Wooster's annual Ladies Night Out is back, bigger and better than ever.
Local Roots Market and Cafe in Wooster will host a series of farm tours, giving shoppers the opportunity to meet the farmers who grow or raise the food sold at Local Roots.
On Saturday, June 11, guests who stopped by Deborah's Garden Market were treated to pink décor, treats, and flowers in order to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. The event was inspired by the new Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea, which was awarded to a lucky guest. The shop received 500...
Todd A. Wagner pleads not guilty to domestic violence, using weapons while intoxicated, obstructing official business and resisting arrest after June 13 incident.
Residents took the opportunity to express their views on the proposal by The College of Wooster to close the portion of Gasche Street between University Street and Wayne Avenue during a pair of public meetings June 6.
NARFE members hear presentation on the Wooster Community Center and what programs it has to offer.
A new and improved curbside recycling program, complete with green recycling bins, is set to launch July 1 in the city of Wooster.
Learn the best tips on how to stay safe during lightning storms.
The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness offers tips to stay safe in tornado season.
Dozens of motorcycles rolled into the Burger King parking lot in Millersburg on Sunday, June 5, when Gold Wing Chapter I bikers celebrated in honor of Millersburg native Ron Emmons.
Jeffrey W. Michels died as a result of a one-vehicle motorcycle crash near Killbuck.
The Inn at Honey Run offers the best in rest and relaxation for both visitors and locals. An exquisite restaurant, an on-site spa, and beautiful decks overlooking Amish Country, The Inn at Honey Run offers exotic comfort, close at hand.
Tent City in Wooster has provided a visual representation of homelessness in Wooster, but the problem far exceeds the piece of land off of Madison Avenue. Richard Frazier, director of the Wooster Hope Center, hopes to alleviate the problem with his new task group, designed to establish transitional...
Before the members of the Wooster High School Class of 2011 stepped out into the world, graduates and their families celebrated their accomplishments.
Take a look at everything Oliver at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, July 21-23.
Wooster jewelry store was selling hallucinatory mushrooms by the ounce.
Find out how to pursue your educational goals while staying close to home at Information Night, June 20, at Wayne College.
Quota Idol will take place June 18 and 25.
A unique exhibit that provides visitors with a peek at what would have been common in a lady's bedroom from 1850 through 1950 is in its final days.
A motor coach tour sponsored by the Wayne County Historical Society will transport history buffs to another place and time.
Technology requirements of the new health care bill do impact the person on the street.
Father's Day is just around the corner and Local Roots has everything you need to treat Dad to locally-grown favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner - not to mention a number of locally crafted gift items.
Main Street Wooster's summertime Farmers Market is back and more popular than ever.
During a training session at the Shisler Conference Center May 27, emergency responders from Wayne and Holmes counties learned about the benefits of incorporating 2-1-1 into their emergency response plans.
Wooster Community Hospital has been approved by the Ohio Department of Education as a provider for the Autism Scholarship program.
Wooster Community Hospital has named a new program director for the hyperbaric medicine and wound healing center.
Amanda Fockler graduates from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base.
The Wooster Community Band will kick off its 10th season with a free concert at the Wayne County Historical Society, June 22.
Susan Ryan went missing one year ago on Sunday, June 5, and her disappearance remains a mystery to both her family and the Wooster Police Department. Her daughter, Helen Zimmel, has been devoted to locating her, and hosted an event for the anniversary of her disappearance, among many other efforts.
Adoption records requested from Summit County Children Services in Stutzman case.
Members of the Wooster High School Class of 2011 gathered June 3 in the Performing Arts Center to celebrate their academic achievements.
Children of all ages marked the end of another school year by taking part in the dozens of kid friendly activities available at Main Street Wooster's annual Kids Day festivities in downtown Wooster.
AultCare has awarded scholarships to area high school seniors.
Nazi concentration camp survivor Leo Silberman and camp liberator Joe DeLuca shared their very personal stories of the liberation of Hitler's concentration camps during the Wayne County Historical Society's Ed Arn Veterans Roundtable, May 26.
A community donation drive for the victims of the tornados that devastated Joplin, Mo., will be held in Wooster beginning June 6.
On Saturday, July 16, the Purple Ribbon Garden Tour will be held by the Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House. The tour will feature six gardens, each with its own unique and beautiful details. General admission is $15, and community members are encouraged to attend, as proceeds support...
Grilling is much more than just lighting a fire, and everyone who grills has their own method. This summer, get outside, fire up the grill and create delicious meals without heating up the kitchen.
Auctions, flea markets, garage sales and tag sales all beckon with undiscovered treasures for those who have a creative eye. Home decorating with found items has become a national pastime.
Old mirrors reflect new environments when they are given a little attention and a lot of creative thought. Paint, fabric, broken jewelry, tile, twigs or paper doilies might be the magic ingredients to create an entirely new piece of wall décor.
A deck can be an extension of your home that is great for relaxing, grilling out or entertaining guests. It can be useful and enhance the look of your home when you take time to decorate it as you would any other room in the house.
We all want perfect landscaping and that can be costly. Sticking to a budget and being realistic will allow you to have a nicely landscaped yard without going broke. With patience and a little work, you can have your dream yard.
Keeping cool in summer is great but it is important to stay hydrated as well. Avoid sodas and artificially sweetened drinks and choose healthier options that taste delicious and are good for you. Keep staple items on hand and create a summertime drink any time you like.
Keeping the air conditioner off can save money and prevent power companies from experiencing difficulties when demand is high. There are ways to keep cool this summer using a little common sense that will benefit both you and the planet with less pollution.
Keeping up the garden requires a systematic and deliberate approach. With the right amount of water, fertilizer and mulch, your garden will produce delicious food to eat and a place where when you visit, worries melt away.
Protect your home with new gutters that keep water from damaging your most precious asset. Properly maintained gutters will last a long time and bring you security when wet weather is upon us.
The colors we choose for spring and summer decorating can enhance our space and make our homes more comfortable. With the cold weather behind us, freshen up your space with what you consider to be the colors of summer.
Many considerations should be taken before installing a deck or gazebo in your back yard this summer.
Hot days and warm, sultry nights provide the perfect setting for throwing impromptu parties and celebrating summer with friends. Check out these quick and easy, as well as inexpensive, entertaining ideas.
The Wooster High School Class of 2011 expressed their thanks to the community for the support they received during their years in the Wooster City School District during Senior Give Back Day.
Celebrate National Dairy Month (June) with Local Roots' delicious selection of locally produced dairy products.
Five Wooster High School students will learn about the organization of government on the city, county and state levels, June 11-19 at BGSU.
With the first third of its fiscal year behind it, the city of Wooster is holding its own financially.
Edgewood Middle School intervention specialist Amanda Metten and Wayne Elementary School fourth-grade student Adam Frank were honored by the Ohio Lottery for their dedication to learning.
A newly formed organization dedicated to supporting the work of STEPS at Liberty Center is hosting a unique fundraising effort designed to showcase the scenic countryside and support a good cause at the same time.
Kyle Hooley and Ryan Cermely, graduates of Wooster High School, have been commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army after completing the Army ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) program.
Students from the Wayne County Schools Career Center recently organized two community service projects to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Wooster Community Hospital.
Local FFA member Nicole Steiner of Creston was recently selected by Cargill to receive a scholarship to attend the FFA's Washington Leadership Conference.
Downtown Wooster showed its patriotic colors during the annual Memorial Day parade May 30.
From alpacas, angora rabbits and sheep to beautiful handmade sweaters, purses and rugs, the 16th annual Great Lakes Fiber Show had everything a fiber lover could ever ask for.
Girl Scouts from throughout the Wooster area gathered at the Wooster Cemetery May 25 to honor their own in a 79-year Memorial Day tradition.
A moving service at the Wayne County Veterans Memorial at Wooster Cemetery capped off a morning of Memorial Day commemorations in Wooster.
The Ohio Holstein Association has scheduled several events for the upcoming months.
MIllersburg resident wins Graphic Publications, Inc.'s Landscape Around The House contest.
A K-9 unit from the Wooster City Police Department has taken home the Top Dog title after participating in the Akron Police Department's Lock 3 K-9 Challenge.
Many area organizations received generous grant money from the Wayne County Community Foundation.
Many area organizations received generous grant money from the Wayne County Community Foundation.
Indictment against Lonnie Brown of Wooster alleges rape.
Thirteen students in the Wayne County Schools Career Center practical nursing program receiving their pins at the completion ceremony, May 17.
Tammy Auble went back to school at age 40 and encourages others to do the same.
This year's downtown Wooster Farmers Market will open Saturday, June 4, and will continue each Saturday through Oct. 29.
Despite widespread warnings of the risks associated with unprotected sun exposure, approximately two million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. About 68,000 of these cases will be melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer.
Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative distributes $12,000 in scholarships to local high school seniors.
Children are invited to celebrate summer vacation during Kids' Day on the square in downtown Wooster, June 4.
Goodwill Industries to host business-to-business breakfast, June 16.
Attorney General DeWine's office marks National Missing Children's Day.
Nine bands battled it out for the unofficial title of the best amateur band in the Wooster area. And the winner is ........
The proposed closing of Gasche Street, between University Street and Wayne Avenue, could bring new green space areas to The College of Wooster campus.
With a recent change in board policy, Wooster High School students who participate in interscholastic athletics, cheerleading and marching band now have some flexibility in meeting the state's physical education requirements.
A very special donation to the fund to renew Secrest Arboretum by the students of the Montessori School of Wooster, prompted a very special person to thank them in person.
Wayne County Drug Court is helping repeat drug offenders break the bonds of addiction.
Area law enforcement agencies will be cracking down on individuals who aren't wearing their seat belts during Click It Or Ticket.
Annual meeting with Wooster PD focuses on shoplifting, robbery among local merchants.
A motorcyclist was injured in two-vehicle accident on Kimber Road in Wayne County, and flown to Akron City Hospital.
Judge says allegations Wooster woman gave away meds while in jail led to prison sentence.
Fourteen-year department veteran Dawn Zerrer was sworn in as Wayne County Treasurer in a ceremony on May 7.
A retail building in downtown Wooster is about to receive a major facelift.
Woosters Public Square Historic District ready to expand.
The Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce honored top seniors from the Wayne County Schools Career Center at the annual Senior Recognition Day breakfast at Wooster Country Club.
District 13G of the Ohio Lions Clubs, at the District Convention, presented the first ever District Governor's Association Award for Leadership and Dedication to Rita Shisler of the Orrville Lions Club.
Many local supporters of Wayne College, as well as representatives from The University of Akron, joined friends and family of Phyllis Wiebe at Wayne College April 27 for the dedication of the new Phyllis Wiebe Garden.
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Wayne County Chapter 2218 met May 12 to hear Beth Bishop speak about burial preplanning.
Three men who experienced the liberation of Nazi concentration camps from very different perspectives will comprise the panel of this year's Ed Arn Veterans Roundtable May 26, at 7 p.m., at the Wayne County Historical Society.
Certified Angus Beef brand pops up in NYC.
The Art 101 Gallery is now open in downtown Wooster, at 146 East Liberty St., next to Roomscapes Furniture & Fringe Hair Salon in the Liberty Street Commons.
The best of the artwork created in high school classrooms across the county was on display at the Wayne Center for the Arts during Tri-County Educational Service Center annual Wayne County High School Art Exhibit.
Wooster recently welcomed the Wooster Oilers prospects that are looking to make the 2011-2012 edition of the Great Lakes Junior Hockey League their own.
Police describe suspect in Orrville murder as father figure to victim.
Homelessness is an issue that has risen dramatically in Wooster, and the evidence can be found in a secluded location off Madison Avenue. A group of about seven tents protect just a small portion of Wooster's homeless, the ones that can't get into other shelters.
With the outcome of the negotiations on the upcoming state biennial budget more certain, the Wooster City Schools board of education has approved the implementation of a plan to trim $1.1 million from the budget for the coming school year.
A market study recently completed by students on the social entrepreneurship team from The College of Wooster shows that while shoppers want more products and services available in downtown Wooster, the city is on the right track.
Keep the kids busy and the dogs happy and healthy with homemade dog treats. Most of the ingredients are probably already in the pantry. Take an afternoon to treat Fido. He is, after all, man's best friend.
As the clock ticks down to the deadline for the passage of a new biennial state budget, a legislator at the heart of the negotiations shared his insights into the process with members of the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce.
While Ohio's economy may not be at the level it was a few years ago, one state senator believes there is reason to be optimistic about the future of the state.
MOCA House, a consumer-driven program that offers support, social benefits, activities, projects and programs for anyone recovering from a mental illness, is somewhat new to the area, but is available to all residents.
Volunteers gathered Thursday, April 28 to celebrate the past year in hospice services.
The Holmes County Kidney Fund, Inc. will hold their only fundraiser of the year at the Mt. Hope Auction Barn, June 4.
Lehman's second annual Spring Open House showcased many of the store's products and offered customers the chance to sample foods, watch product demonstrations, and learn more about the old-fashioned skills the store promotes.
Individuals between the ages of 17 and 23 can apply for military academic nomination until Oct. 31.
Local Roots invites you to its first-ever plant swap, May 21. If you have an abundance of plants that you would like to swap with other gardeners, pack them up and bring them down to the swap and add something different to your landcaping or garden this year.
Six Wayne County Schools Career Center students earned top three finishes, and 19 others placed in the top 10 at the SkillsUSA State competition in Columbus.
Walk MS participants went the extra mile to support those with multiple sclerosis on Saturday, April 30.
Rehearsals begin May 18 for the Wooster Community Band and continue on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the College of Wooster Scheide Music Center Rehearsal Hall.
The Wayne County Schools Career Center will celebrate the accomplishments of seniors and other second-year students at the fifth annual Senior Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24.
Get ready for summer with new tasty, healthy salad ideas.
There are some common injuries associated with summer and the beginning of the summer sports season.
The Kiwanis Club of Wooster has announced the 2011 recipients of the Wooster Kiwanis Achievement Awards.
May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Ohio State Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists that there will be an increase in motorcycles on the roadways with the warmer weather and to remind motorcyclists to ride trained and to ride sober.
The city of Wooster has named Lt. Matt Fisher as its new chief of police.
Tamara O'Brien, a Wooster native, has been appointed as judge in the Summit County Court of Common Pleas by Gov. John Kasich. In order to retain the seat, O'Brien will have to run for election in 2012. She lives in Bath with her two sons.
Psychological evaluation ongoing for man accused of murdering parents.
The flag of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry flew proudly on the front lawn of Beall House as the Wayne County Historical Society hosted a Civil War encampment to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the War Between the States.
With the moving of the first ceremonial shovelfuls of dirt, construction is underway on Oak Hill Park, Wooster's newest park.
A Taste for Summer event will be held May 21, with a full course of food, wine, entertainment, lectures and prizes, at Clary Gardens, located near Historic Roscoe Village, 582 W. Chestnut St. (SR 541), and will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Miss being part of band? The Wooster Community Band may be just what you're looking for.
Residents of Wayne County gathered in prayer and song May 5 to commemorate the National Day of Prayer.
Wayne County Schools Career Center Ag Mechanics FFA members received awards at the annual banquet on Thursday, April 28.
May is recognized and celebrated as Mental Health Month.
Orrville woman found dead at her McGill Street residence missed a court appearance in Wayne County Probate Court Monday, May 3.
Congressman Jim Renacci voted for House Bill 1230, the Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act.
A season of new birth is at Women's Pavilion at Wooster Community Hospital.
Local letter carriers will be collecting nonperishable food items to deliver to local food banks on Saturday, May 14.
The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Wayne and Holmes Counties has two openings for new board members.
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse can experience a full recovery, and can use their experience to help others who are suffering. The final part in the series Hope for Healing focuses on the benefits of counseling.
On Tuesday, May 3, Goodwill Industries held its annual meeting and awards banquet at Memories Party and Conference Center in Wooster, allowing the agency to thank the community for its support throughout the past year and report on its successes.
The 21st annual Wayne County Home and Garden Show was a one-stop shop for everything homeowners need to care for their single largest investment - their homes.
Keeping expired and no longer needed over the counter and prescription drugs out of the wrong hands was the focus of MEDWAY's Operation Medicine Cabinet.
Eighty voices came together as one as the Wayne Center for the Arts Children's Chorus presented its spring concert.
Two bands from the Wooster High School music program headed to the Ohio Music Education Association's state adjudicated event at GlenOak High School April 29 and came home with some impressive hardware.
Wayne County Schools Career Center Animal Care and Management students won fourth place at the state FFA contest and will hold an animal sale with rats, mice, hamsters, parakeets, and fish.
The University of Akron Wayne College is offering more than 80 day and evening courses this summer, with the first session beginning in May.
Working the ground when it's too wet can actually cause problems for years to come.
The talents of the members of the Wooster High School student body were on display for everyone to see when the Wooster High School Student Council held its annual Talent Show at the Performing Arts Center, April 27.
The Wayne Adult School of Practical Nursing has extended the registration deadline for the daytime practical nursing program for the upcoming fall class.
Baird graduates from One Station Unit Training.
More than 200 students from the Wooster City School District learned the ins and outs of running a small business in a fun and unusual way.
Join Local Roots Saturday, May 14, for Herb Day. Sample delicious foods and view demonstrations from local farmers and producer members.
Wooster Community Hospital's Joint Center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Knee and Hip Replacement, which recognizes the hospital's dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission's state-of-the-art standards.
Skating and family activities will take place on Sunday, May 15, at the Alice Noble Ice Arena.
The 16th annual Great Lakes Fiber Show will be held May 28 and 29 at the Wayne County Fairground.
The University of Akron Wayne College announces the hiring of Regina Schwartz as their new manager of community relations.
The fourth annual Regional Career Expo and Training Fair will be held on Friday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Life Building at The University of Akron Wayne College, 1901 Smucker Road in Orrville.
After serving the county as treasurer since 1998, Beverly Shaw is retiring from public service.
Levy and bond requests by five local school districts - Triway, Chippewa, Dalton, West Holmes and Hillsdale - were approved by the voters during the May 3 special election. The Wooster Township five-year two mill fire/ambulance replacement levy also passed comfortably.
Congressman Jim Renacci reacts to the death of Osama bin Laden.
The Marie Chenevey Chapter of the National Honor Society at the Wayne County Schools Career Center inducted 11 seniors and 21 juniors this year.
When decorating this spring consider adding moss to your home. Simple spheres covered in moss make great centerpieces when clustered with candles or cut flowers. Create an indoor garden with a fancy apothecary jar and moss from your yard or garden.
An apparent outdoor trash burn resulted in a horrific fire on Friday, April 29. The blaze completely demolished Trail Plumbing, located just east of Bunker Hill at 4319 CR 168.
As Earth Day approached, the dean of Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences paused to share the university's commitment to sustainability.
High school students from across the tri-county area used the power of the sun to propel their creations through the water during the inaugural solar powered boat races at the Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair.
Tonya Alander, of New Philadelphia, was named the winner of the lawn mower giveaway from Graphic Publications, Inc.
Smithville will observe the National Day of Prayer May 5.
The Hot Club of Detroit, The College of Wooster Jazz Combo, and Cyrille Aimee will perform on campus Friday, May 6.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency offers helpful advice in dealing with threatening spring weather.
Two area choirs sang together for the finale of the Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair.
The College of Wooster and the community came together for the Wooster Jam Session.
The Wayne County Performing Arts Council is holding auditions for its youth production, Hello, Shakespeare.
May 28 marks the fourth annual Wooster Wellness Run (or walk), and once again, it is benefiting the Viola Startzman Free Clinic.
Every great garden begins with great soil. If your garden soil contains too much clay or not enough sand, it can be amended with organic matter that will help create an environment that is healthy for plants and healthy for the creatures that live in it.
The decision to plant a garden has been made. Plant the proper amount so you don't end with too much or too little for your family. Choose easy to grow varieties resistant to pests and disease to lighten the workload that comes with growing your own food.
It is asparagus season and that means spring, a season of newness is upon us. The days are still chilly and a seasonal soup is perfect as a snack or a light meal when accompanied by salad and bread.
We can reduce our carbon footprint through conservation, recycling and a more sustainable lifestyle. We can help our pet do the same when we make a few changes in its diet, exercise and waste disposal routines. Manufacturers are listening to consumer demand for greener products for our pets.
You can attract hummingbirds to your yard and garden with plants and homemade nectar. Fun to watch, hummingbirds are also pollinators and can benefit your landscape.
Spring is here and that means it's time to clean. Not your typical daily picking up and tidying kind of clean, but really clean, rubber gloves and a bandanna on your head kind of clean. Open the windows and roll up your sleeves.
Small bathrooms can be more comfortable if you get rid of the clutter. Using unused space for shelves, cupboards and hooks allows everything you need in the bathroom to be readily accessible and in order. A small space need not feel crowded when everything is in its place.
You'd like to make a few improvements around the house to freshen things up, but the high cost can get in the way when you are on a budget. Try using paint to give appliances a new look that will reflect your style and lend an air of newness to a kitchen or laundry room.
The Easter bunny could use a little help this year with egg decorating. Why settle for store-bought kits when you can create works of art and new traditions decorating eggs that reflect your personal style and taste. They'll be so beautiful you may not want to eat them.
There is much to consider before building a new deck. Keep in mind budget, design, size, materials, permits and maintenance before beginning your project.
The citizens of Wayne County honored their fallen heroes during ceremonies at the Wayne County Law Enforcement Memorial at the Justice Center in downtown Wooster April 23.
Steve Burton, who practices Mixed Martial Arts out of Excessive Force Gym in Wooster, recently received the opportunity to fight on the USA Amateur Team, after winning a fight in Chicago that landed him the position. The fighter will participate in the first ever World MMA Tournament in the Ukraine...
From poets to potters, the Wooster Jam Session showcased the artistic side of the community.
Wooster Community Hospital has upgraded the X-ray equipment located in the Milltown Professional Building. The equipment formerly located in that building has been donated to Central American Medical Outreach, Inc. (CAMO) for use in Honduras.
A free workshop designed to help people with mental health concerns is being offered by the Wayne Holmes Mental Health Coalition at MOCA House.
April showers bring May flowers... to Local Roots. Whether you're looking for a lovely arrangement for a special occasion or you prefer to buy your flowers by the stem and create your own original centerpiece, Local Roots has an abundance of locally and responsibly grown flowers for you to choose...
On Tuesday, May 3, Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties will hold its annual meeting and awards banquet.
For those individuals still waiting on their tax refund check, there are online ways to find answers.
Hundreds of community members celebrated Holy Week and Easter by visiting a unique exhibit created by MosaicConnection, retracing Christ's path in the days leading up to Easter.
The Wayne County Historical Society will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the War Between the States by holding a Civil War encampment May 7 and 8.
Changes to the curbside recycling program for the city of Wooster are expected to get more residents actively involved in recycling.
Discovering ways everyone can help protect the environment is what the fourth annual Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair was all about.
The Quad on the campus of The College of Wooster looked more like an ancient archeological dig site than a college campus when the college hosted its annual Archeology Day event April 17.
Watch Ghost Town to Boom Town, the second film in Local Roots' 2011 series, on Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m. The film documents the struggle of rural North Dakota towns that experienced rapid decline due to poor economy and then rapid growth due to an oil boom.
Local men and women speak candidly about their experiences of childhood sexual abuse and how it has affected their work, their relationships, and the way see themselves today.
Timothy Gresser pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Thursday, April 21 in Wayne County Common Pleas Court. Gresser's 18-month-old daughter Kali suffered injuries leading to her death on Sept. 28, 2010.
With spring comes the need to freshen up the house a bit. Bring the outdoors in with nature-inspired décor. Try decorating with birdhouses indoors. Even the not-so-crafty can make a birdhouse display that celebrates the season.
There will be an informational Rotary Youth Exchange meeting May 1 on The College of Wooster campus.
Gresser testifies in own defense, said wife caused fatal injuries to their 18-month-old daughter Kali. Jury will continue to deliberate.
The Wayne County Choral Union and the Canton Hall of Fame Chorus will come together for one concert titled, Choral Pictures at an Exposition.
For the past 12 years, the Career Clothing Center has been outfitting women with professional clothing for job interviews and new careers. Located in the basement of Central Christian Church in Wooster, the ministry welcomes anyone who needs this type of help.
Enchanted Forest was this year's theme at the Wayne County Schools Career Center prom.
The Wooster Camera Club will present its Spring Photo Display beginning May 19 at the Wayne Center for the Arts in Wooster.
A big band dance will be held at the Wooster High School on May 7 and will feature swing dancing music from the Wooster High School Jazz Band.
American Red Cross Wayne County Chapter volunteers Russ Phillips and Jim Emerson were both deployed to North Carolina to assist in the relief efforts for the recent tornadoes that hit the southern east coast.
Susan Mendenhall was recently recognized as the University of Akron Wayne College Alumni Association's 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
The All-Mopar Swap Meet and Car Corral took place April 16 and 17 at the Buckeye Event Center in Dalton. Organized by the Mid-Ohio Mopars of Wooster, the event featured car parts and vehicles for fans of Chrysler products to browse. It was one of two that they host; the second is in July to...
The Wooster City School District has mapped out a timeline to make decisions on the future use of its buildings.
Community members do not want to miss the Too Good to be Threw sale at the Wooster Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, April 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The sale is the equivalent of 150 garage sales, making it a one stop shop for buyers. Not only that, the profit goes back into the sale,...
NARFE Wayne County Chapter 2218 heard Dennis Petrack, Ohio NARFE past president, speak on the Protect America's Heartbeat project.
The next step in the process of determining how efficiently the Wooster City School District utilizes its facilities has been completed.
Patrick Saline of Wooster, a student at Edgewood Middle School, recently attended the six-day Congressional Youth Leadership Council/Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C.
Representatives from cultures from around the world came together to celebrate diversity at the 10th annual Wooster Ethnic Fair April 16. Ethnic foods, dancers and 53 informational booths drew record crowds to the Wayne County Fairgrounds this year.
Deputy says Gresser changed story multiple times, stories did not match medical evidence.
The community will have the opportunity to see firsthand how small revitalization efforts can have a big impact on a neighborhood when Howey Houses LLC hosts a community open house May 1, from 1-4 p.m.
Detective Tony Lemmon has been named the Wooster Police Department Officer of the Year for 2010.
The law firm of Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd., located in Wooster, Millersburg, Mount Vernon and Medina, has announced it is sponsoring two law scholarships for the 2011-2012 school year.
OARDC Professor Dr. Parwinder Grewal has been named as one of just six Ohio State faculty members to receive The Ohio State University Distinguished Scholar Award.
Nurturing girls interest in science, engineering and math related careers is what the Expanding Your Horizons program is all about.
The murder trial regarding the death of a Smithville 18 month old is underway. Defense alleges wife Katie Gresser is to blame in death of Kali Gresser.
In celebration of Women's Health week, Dunlap Community Hospital is presenting Prom Pact, a two-hour program addressing safe dating, healthy relationships and victim assistance.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Every Woman's House has been busy with activities that support the cause. The theme for the month is It's Time To Get Involved, which was utilized at a recent ribbon-making party. They hope to encourage community members to take a stand against this...
Through the fifth annual Journey of the Cross exhibit, MosaicConnection is inviting the public to retrace Christ's steps through the eyes of local artists.
The 36th annual Rotary Auction took place at Wooster High School on April 8 and 9 and the event, which is a draw for both locals and those from around the country and into Canada, brought in about $36,000 for the Wooster Rotary Club to use for donations.
As House Bill 21 is passed, Gov. Kasich commends the General Assembly for their efforts, which will ultimately bring Teach for America to Ohio.
The Wooster Parks and Recreation Department held its annual Easter Egg Hunt April 9 at Freedlander Park. Despite the dreary weather, hundreds of children and their parents stopped by to visit the Easter Bunny, collect candy, and play at the park.
Much needed dollars will be coming into the county to support affordable housing if the county is successful in its bid to obtain funding under the state Community Housing Improvement Program.
In an effort to cut costs and increase the level of service, Wayne County and the cities of Wooster and Ashland are taking the next step in determining the feasibility of a regional 911 dispatch center.
A business incubator on the campus of OARDC is already producing impressive job creation results.
The renewal of the city's downtown neighborhoods will be getting a $500,000 boost if the city is successful in its bid to obtain funding under the state's Community Housing Improvement Program.
The city's economic arrows may be pointing the right direction now but the outcome of the negotiations on the state budget may change that assessment very quickly.
The city of Wooster has formally accepted a deal with Wayne County that will allow the county to close its Hillcrest sewer plant and connect Hillcrest area residents to the city's sewer system.
Local animal rehabilitation and rescue farm robbery will prevent the Willard Family from offering their free animal therapy services to people with special needs.Vital equipment was stolen in a cruel and senseless robbery.
A moving display in front of the Kinney Building is drawing attention to the need to protect our children, our most cherished treasure.
Though OARDC has come light years since the campus was heavily damaged in a powerful tornado last fall, challenges still lie ahead to get the campus back in shape.
Wayne County Schools Career Center students compete in Junior Achievement Titan of Industry Challenge.
The Women's Network recently featured Jaime Parsons, executive director of the Viola Startzman Free Clinic, at its Lunch with a Notable Woman.
The Diabetes Support Group will meet to hear about sleep disorders and the link to diabetes.
Construction on the Wooster's Cleveland Clinic Family Center new ambulatory surgery wing is nearly complete, and the public is invited to view the area at an open house April 12. The first surgery in the new addition is scheduled for April 19.
Follow these tips, provided by Wooster Community Hospital's Hyperbaris Medicine & Wound Healing Center, to live a healthy lifestyle.
John Wigham of Wooster was recently inducted into the Ohio Oil & Gas Association Hall of Fame for his longtime contributions to the Ohio oil and gas industry.
Quota International of Wooster is seeking singers to compete in the Quota Idol talent contest this summer in Wooster.
There are several indicators that spring has arrived. Here are a few to look for according to OSU Extension Program Coordinator, Ron Becker.
Winners were announced for the University of Akron Wayne College Writers Workshop.
The Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair is in it's fourth year and wants to teach everyone about the benefits of going green. With demonstrations, recycling, food and entertainment, the fair is a great way to celebrate Earth Day.
Wooster Community Hospital's newest and most unique rehab and health facility, HealthPoint, offers both large and small group studios, exciting and fun classes, as well as experienced staff members, allowing every person that walks in to walk out healthier.
Judge Carol White Millhoan petitions for re-election as Wayne County Municipal Court Judge.
The annual Writers Workshop at Wayne College featured a record number of attendees April 2, and also some of Ohio's finest writers. Awards were handed out to adults and students for their literary submissions, and acclaimed mystery writer Paul L. Gaus of Wooster took home top honors.
Local Roots will be at the Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair Tuesday, April 19 at OARDC in support of the efforts of those who are making a positive impact on our world in local ways. Stop by and see what's new at the market or enjoy a food demonstration from Local Roots producers.
Governor Kasich applauds the passing of House Bill 36, increasing the number of snow days for schools from three to five.
For every bowl of Kellogg's cereal consumed in The College of Wooster's dining hall during the month of April, Kellogg Company will make a donation to the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank.
Area ballet performers will be highlighted at the Wayne Center Ballet's spring production, Sleeping Beauty, as well as five other dances.
On Tuesday, April 19, the fourth annual OSU Wooster Campus Scarlet, Gray, and Green Fair will take place on the OARDC campus. Loaded with educational activities for adults and children, plus a recycling center, the event will assist attendees in living greener lives.
If you are the parent of an incoming kindergartener in the Wooster City School District, take note. Kindergarten registration is right around the corner.
Rubbermaid has been gone for nearly a decade, but the Wooster City School District is just now beginning to really feel the pinch of their departure.
Several local clubs and organizations were given financial grants for their work within the community.
President Emeritus R. Stanton Hales to receive honorary degree at 141st commencement.
Caleb Schmidt will represent the Wooster area as he competes in the U.S. Paralympic Spring Swimming Nationals/Spring Can-Am in Minnesota, April 7-9.
