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Sixty exhibitors attended a recent career expo, including employers, social service agencies, higher education and training resource providers. The expo was held at The University of Akron-Wayne College in Orrville, and this year, instead of remaining focused on training, employers were searching...
The Primary Stroke Center at Wooster Community Hospital is the only Joint Commission-certified stroke center in Wayne and Holmes counties. It's important
Pool passes on sale now at Buehler's Milltown, Buehler's Towne Market and the Wooster Recreation Department.
It was everything trains at P. Graham Dunn for their annual Spring Fair. Visitors were treated to train-themed activities, including train rides for the young and old alike. The train conductor was none other than Peter Graham Dunn himself.
Employees at Homestead Furniture in Mt. Hope don't just build incredible furniture. They know how to have fun together, too. Their latest entertaining venture threw in a little competition, when a pine car derby was held recently in the manufacturing building across the road from the retail store.
Spring Open House at Lehman's in Kiidron just the beginning of events celebrating the month of May.
Buehler's Fresh Foods to incorporate community ideas when constructing new store.
Coming from a long line of carvers, it's no wonder that David Warther has a passion for all things both delicate and intricate. Warther's ivory carvings, a large series of sailing vessels, will be showcased in David Warther Carvings, a new building located between Sugarcreek and Walnut Creek along...
Wallace joins CSB as vice president, commercial banking, and will be based out of the bank's Milltown office in Wooster.
Ann Swinderman traveled to Shipsewana, Ind. to preview the musical, The Confession, which is coming to the stage in Sugarcreek this June.
May Daze, May 5, is the first event for the month of May for Super Spring Saturdays.
The people at Wayne County Community Federal Credit Union are your neighbors and friends. While members are treated to that small-town hospitality they love, they have the advantage of online and mobile banking, as well as access to ATMs all over the world.
WCH employees honored for years of service.
Participants in the annual Scarlet, Gray & Green Fair got to touch, see and hear how exhibitors contribute to the safety of the environment in celebration of Earth Day.
The Orrville YMCA is getting ready to open its newly finished expansion areas. Additional square footage allows for new programs to be implemented and for others to expand.
Alpine Structures in Dundee offers the best in storage solutions and will be hosting a three-day spring sale April 26-28 during regular business hours.
Grand jury brings charges of grand theft of a firearm, breaking and entering and theft.
What first drew Dr. Andy Hart and his wife, Kathy Hart, into medical missions was a love for their daughter Abby. What kept them going back was the simple beauty of Nicaragua and a respect for the people who live there.
Graphic Publications, Inc. welcomes Lou Loeber to the team.
More than 90 vendors and 1,000 visitors were in attendance at the 21st annual Wayne County Business Showcase this year. Changes, such as a new venue and including neighboring chambers of commerce helped make the event a success.
Area farmers get top-notch service from folks who understand them and life in Wayne County.
Monroe Beachy pleads guilty in federal court.
The Salvation Army's Women's Auxiliary has been hard at work since February for the Coats for Kids fundraiser. The cause aims to provide 700 coats for the winter for Wayne County children. Traveling coats have been displayed at Wayne County locations for donations.
The Sleep Disorders Center at Wooster Community Hospital held its annual open house on March 8, where visitors could tour the center and ask questions to sleep experts.
Deissy L. Houmard promoted to an officer position.
David Miller, AMBS, associate professor of missional leadership development will be the keynote speaker at a workshop designed for pastors and business leaders, March 24, in Dundee.
More than 450 employees celebrated The Wooster Brush Company's annual service awards ceremony, March 17.
Before building or constructing a new home, Quality SIPs is the place to look into - where a father and son team helps to create a more energy efficient structure, keeping the bills a lot lower.
The Ohio Hardwood Furniture Market showcased just how cutting edge and quality go hand-in-hand in Amish Country's hardwood furniture world.
Wayne County ranked second among the country's 576 micropolitan areas for business growth in 2011.
Employees receive service milestone awards.
Taylor Agency has introduced Kari Ream as a commercial lines account manager.
When Derryl Troyer and Jonas Yoder first bought Yoder Window 20 years ago, they didn't know much about windows. Today, through hard work and dedication, they're a full-service window company offering exceptional quality and service
It was tool time in Kidron and Dalton Feb. 17 and 18. The Airworks Auction and Buckeye Tool Expo, along with the concurrent Tri-County Health Fair, drew thousands of visitors in search of good deals and the latest technology.
Dutchman Hospitality Group to purchase Troyer's Dutch Heritage Restaurants in Sarasota, Fla. and Bellville.
Strategically planning out your thoughts and ideas, whether in work or at home, is the base of a good game plan, according to Julian Coblentz, who spoke recently at the Keim Lumber Appreciation Night.
During his State of the City address before city council Feb. 6, Wooster Mayor Bob Breneman looked back on the milestones the city reached in 2011.
Regional efforts to stimulate economic development in Northeast Ohio are beginning to show significant results, and Wayne County may be the reason why.
Local Roots Market & Café in Wooster has been receiving calls from all over the country since market profiles appeared in the Washington Post, Huffington Post and other national media.
The sixth annual Chocolate Daze took place Feb. 10-11 in downtown Wooster. Despite chilly weather and snowfall, community members and could be seen traipsing through the 37 different shops that participated, collecting chocolate and other goods.
Local economic development efforts are taking off thanks to cooperation and collaboration.
Wooster Community Hospital's Heart Cath Lab celebrated its 10th anniversary this past July, and a decade of excellent patient care by cardiologists.
Downtown Wooster will satisfy anyone's sweet tooth with the sixth annual Chocolate Daze, Feb. 10-11. Retailers and restaurants will provide sweet treats and special sales as they welcome shoppers.
Keim Lumber paid homage to their customers during the Woodworker's Appreciation Night Thursday, Jan. 26, in Charm.
PNC announces the appointment of James Pittman Jr. to vice president/agricultural banking.
The 2012 Wooster Bridal Showcase at the Greenbriar Conference and Party Centre offered brides-to-be one-stop shopping for their big day.
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.
Carlton K. Steiner celebrated 51 years of service as he retired from Lowe and Young in December. A recognizable character in the community, Steiner prides himself on staying actively involved with young people through participation in FFA, fairs and the schools.
The Wayne County Airport has received a prestigious international award for the design of its new, state-of-the-art runway lighting system.
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.
McAllister promoted to vice president, trust officer at The Commercial & Savings Bank.
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.
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.
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.
One of Ohio's significant industries will be affected by the federal health care reform plan.
Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor is leading a statewide initiative designed to make Ohio a jobs-friendly state.
Two Orrville congregations opened their doors for the public to tour their historic church buildings and enjoy seasonal music during the city's first ever Candlelight Church Tour, organized by Main Street Orrville, Inc.
Brightly lit Christmas trees line the front of Wooster Community Hospital thanks to a very special program of the Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary.
Friends & Neighbors of Every Woman's House conducted its annual Home for the Holidays at the Cary House in Millersburg Dec. 1-4, raising both funds and awareness for the organization.
Suppan Foot and Ankle Clinic has been thinking outside the proverbial shoe box.
Special sales will highlight the night on Thursday, Dec. 1 in Mt. Eaton, as the village hosts their fourth annual Mt. Eaton Moonlight Madness at local businesses.
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.
Wayne/Holmes Safe Communities will present Holiday Happy Hour on Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Life Center in Millersburg. There, the non-alcoholic drinks will be highlighting a fun evening sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
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.
Tim Monea honored for outstanding sense of pride in the city of Wooster and in its downtown.
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.
The community gathered at SoMAR Wine Cellars to celebrate the successful completion of the Howey Houses project.
Ordered to forfeit guns, silver, cash.
A special promotion in Walnut Creek, Christmas in the Village is the perfect opportunity for Christmas shoppers to check things off their list while saving money.
The Berlin Christmas Open House began 28 years ago at Country Craft Cupboard. Now, plenty of other shops have gotten involved, making Berlin the place to be Nov. 11-12.
Don Showalter, of Character First, will present a seminar for business leaders at Berlin Hotel & Suites Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program is designed to train management teams how to better interact with employees.
European stove technology comes to North America via Lehman's.
The Commercial & Savings Bank celebrated its newest investment in area communities, this time with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Wooster on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
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.
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.
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.
For two evenings Freedlander Park was transformed into an enchanted forest for the Wooster Kiwanis Club Haunted Hayride.
Codefendants face up to 24 months in prison.
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.
The harvest season may be coming to an end, but there's still plenty of fresh produce available at Local Roots Market and Cafe.
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.
Dr. Kristin Smith has joined Twin Springs Medical Center in Kidron and is accepting new patients.
An apple a day, or for three days at Homestead Furniture provides store-wide savings.
Two local businesses provide a check for gas cards for Wayne County cancer patients.
Merchant's Day scheduled for Oct. 15 in Fredericksburg.
Female suspect sought after taking undisclosed amount of money.
Lehman's Old Time General Store offered demonstrations, specials and a lot of entertainment to visitors to the fall festival on Saturday, Sept. 24.
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...
Buehler's provides fundraising support.
New Legacy Financial Group is helping clients achieve financial independence and founder Jason Burkholder invites anyone wanting to get back on track to visit his Wooster office.
Weisend joins Dunlap Rehabilitation Services.
Guess what? Homes are selling. Here's how the award-winning team at Real Estate Showcase is getting it don - when others can't.
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...
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.
Main Street Orrville's EntreprenOrrville Center for Business Innovation recognizes that strong foundations lead to a greater chance for business success and will offer Business Basics beginning Saturday, Oct. 1.
Lehman's to hold Fall Festival Sept. 24.
Goodwill Sale event aids shoppers and job-seekers.
The Orrville-Dalton YMCA Healthy Kids Day and the annual YMCA summer camp provide children with information about healthy snacks and exercising. A recent $300 donation will help support those programs.
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.
Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd., announces that Donesha Peak is the recipient of the Critchfield Law Diversity Scholarship for the 2011-12 academic year.
Rob Hovis advises investors to not let fear of the market today ruin long-term plans for tomorrow.
The Wayne County Community Federal Credit Union will now open its doors to Orrville residents, as they have created a new branch in the location. Operating out of Smithville for 45 years, the bank wanted to expand and offer quality service to even more Wayne County residents.
The Alpine Center in Kidron will host an open house August 13.
Sixteen incoming Wooster High School freshman got a crash course in entrepreneurship during the third annual Wooster City School District Youth Entrepreneur Summer Academy.
Chaffee Chiropractic Clinic to hold school supply drive in August.
Adam Luntz has been appointed as chief financial officer at Dunlap Community Hospital.
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 Mt. Hope Sundown Sale welcomes all the loyal patrons to the Mt. Hope merchants for a special day of savings and sales.
The July 15 fire in Apple Creek not only destroyed the East of Chicago Pizza franchise and four apartments in the three-building complex, but carried with it a rich history of Apple Creek.
New jobs are heading for Wayne County, compliments of Wooster-based Global Body & Equipment Company.
Men hit three Millersburg businesses, took wire, car parts.
David Skinner and his wife, Kim, have created a new product called High Fiber-It, which can greatly increase the amount of soluble and insoluble fiber in an everyday diet, ultimately creating a healthier lifestyle.
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.
Local independent restaurants served up their signature dishes and local artists practiced their craft during the third annual Artfully Delicious.
The Commercial and Savings Bank has entered into an agreement with Premier Bank & Trust to acquire Premier's Wooster branches.
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.
Following the consolidation of the Holmes County District Public Library, the Winesburg building was left empty, and sold at auction on Tuesday, June 21.
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.
New Horizons Naturals, a new store in Millersburg, is the best place to find organic foods, vitamins, supplements, and personal care products, all with the best in personal attention and customer appreciation.
One of the most loved products created by milk is cheese. And in this region of Ohio, Swiss cheese reigns as the number one favorite.
Hauling up to 4,500 gallons of fresh milk is no simple task. A local hauler gives the inside scoop on this very important task that is a vital link in the human food chain.
A few raindrops and even a tornado warning failed to put a damper on the festivities at the annual Mt. Eaton Days celebration June 10-11. Sponsored by the Mt. Eaton Business Association, the event brought crowds of area residents into town for discounts, garage sales, a volleyball tournament,...
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.
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...
A new and improved curbside recycling program, complete with green recycling bins, is set to launch July 1 in the city of Wooster.
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.
Downtown Loudonville will spring to life with the roar of motorcycles and the sweet, tangy smell of ribs during Thunder in Paradise Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Great bargains to be found during Maysville Days, June 22-25.
Breitenbach Wines win top honors at Ohio competition.
Goodwill Industries to host business-to-business breakfast, June 16.
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