Sergeant Kris Conwill has been named the 2011 Officer of the Year for the Wooster City Police Department.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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By agreeing to multiyear wage freezes, local labor unions are helping the city and county get through tough economic times.

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News

Connecting the disconnected: Ohio groups coordinate to bring the Internet to rural Appalachia

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.

Suspect wanted in felonious assault arrested

Felonious assault suspect Brian Barrington was arrested by the Ohio State Highway Patrol during a traffic stop near St. Clairsville.

WalK Hard...

Dave Mast recaps his year of walking with his wife.

‘The Power of Community’ film showing and discussion

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.

Scholarship available

Scholarship available for Wayne County 2012 graduating senior who enrolls in a full-time career development program.

Suspect in December fatal shooting arrested in Mississippi

Lashaun Reed tracked by U.S. Marshals, arrested without incident

Lockett’s big heart leads to a rejuvenated set of wheels

This story is about giving, in so many ways.

Conwill named Officer of the Year

Sergeant Kris Conwill has been named the 2011 Officer of the Year for the Wooster City Police Department.

The Edge of Night and other poetry by Faith Snyder

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.

Orrville Lions learn the future of Aultman Orrville Hospital

Two guest speakers spoke to the Orrville Lions Club on Jan. 10.

Sports

New era for Scot track team begins with addition of Scot Center

Wow factor off the charts as Wooster thinclads host first-ever indoor meet at Scot Center.

Stebbins, Chapman top Generals’ invite showing with pair of seconds

Wooster wrestlers place seventh in own invite, pair of seconds highlight effort.

WCS officials announce two All Star Sprint Speedweek dates

Jason Flory, Wayne County Speedway general manager, recently finalized two All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Speedweek dates.

Wooster divers help keep streak of OCC titles alive with tight win over Ashland

One mistake nearly capsizes Generals OCC run of swimming championships.

Six seniors carrying the load for Generals this winter

Experience has been critical link in Wooster's 10-game winning streak and rise to top of OCC.

Grapplers looking for hometown support as they look to host Wooster Invitational

Generals host 10-team Wooster Invitational with eye on defending 2011 crown.

Norwayne emphasizes the student in student athlete

In commemoration of Norwayne High School's state championship season, the Wayne County commissioners issued a Proclamation of Congratulations during their Jan. 11 meeting.

Heave ho, away Knights go

Orrville's Drew Brenner made the shot of a lifetime in the Red Rider's 66-64 victory over West Holmes on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at The Dungeon, leaving Jim Lindeman's troupe pondering when their time will come.

Generals rebound from NEAC disappointment to waltz to OCC championship

Wooster's depth swamps competition in Ohio Cardinal Conference swim championships.

Lucky Eight – Talks to find new WHS football coach begin

Search for Wooster High football coach narrowed to eight for first-round talks.

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