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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.
Annual meeting with Wooster PD focuses on shoplifting, robbery among local merchants.
Dunlap Community Hospital has been awarded a three year term of accreditation in computed tomography.
A retail building in downtown Wooster is about to receive a major facelift.
Woosters Public Square Historic District ready to expand.
Wooster has received international recognition as one of the top 10 micropolitans in the Americas.
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.
A local Wooster company has received the 2011 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
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.
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.
With state-of-the-art technology and generations of experience, Nagy's Collision Specialists offer the perfect place to go for all your vehicle repairs.
Phil Chalmers, an author and national authority on teen violence, will present a seminar on the topic on May 23 and 24 in Berlin.
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.
With the moving of the first ceremonial shovelfuls of dirt, construction is underway on Oak Hill Park, Wooster's newest park.
Dunlap Community Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.
A season of new birth is at Women's Pavilion at Wooster Community Hospital.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lehman's, on the square in Kidron, is getting a facelift.
Lehman's to hold spring open house May 6-7.
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 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.
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.
A business incubator on the campus of OARDC is already producing impressive job creation results.
Small business owners are invited to attend the next Dream Out Loud in Orrville Entrepreneur Forum, Create and Relate: Finding the balance between traditional, Internet, and mobile marketing.
Inspiration Hills encompasses 212 acres of land meant for visitors to find peace and tranquility. The camp can accommodate an array of groups, such as school camps or business conferences, among many others. Their unique location in Burbank provides just enough seclusion for visitors to leave...
The 11th annual Bunny Trail, presented by Serpentini Chevrolet Buick of Orrville, will take place at Orrville Elementary. The event will feature treats for children, Bunny Bowling, pictures with the Bunny, and more.
For the past 23 years, one event has done more to connect local businesses to one another than any other single event - the Wayne County Business Showcase.
Keim Lumber at Charm celebrates 100 years in business. A special anniversary sale event that includes a $10,000 gift card giveaway, live carpenter statue, a NASCAR car and free refreshments will take place April 13-16. Keim Lumber at Charm invites everyone to celebrate a century of doing business...
After a seemingly endless winter, spring has finally arrived, just in time for outdoor projects, spring cleaning and repairs. For all your spring shopping needs, the Mount Eaton Business Association is sponsoring its third annual Spring Sale event. The sale will take place April 7, from 3-8 p.m.
Karen Geiser, a Kidron market gardener and local author, will speak on local foods Saturday, April 16, as a part of the April meeting of the County Line Historical Society of Wayne/Holmes, held at the Ken Miller Supply Oil, Gas, Car, Truck and Agriculture Museum.
Check out Wooster in a whole new way during National Library Week, April 11-16. Main Street Wooster has teamed up with the Wayne County Public Library and area merchants to offer patrons freebies, discounts and a chance at some great drawings for showing your library card.
During a March 24 speech before the Wayne Economic Development Council, Gov. John Kasich discussed his efforts to get the state of Ohio back on track.
As the Wayne Economic Development Council celebrated its 20th anniversary, the organization was already looking ahead to the future.
Newly elected Congressman Jim Renacci shared his insights into the direction the country is moving during the Wooster, Orrville and Rittman Chambers of Commerce Legislative Luncheon March 22.
Nearly two weeks after flooding began in earnest, the Wayne County commissioners received an assessment of the damage.
Wooster's investment in the work of the Wayne Economic Development Council is bringing a return few investments can match.
Rod Crider, Wayne Economic Development Council president, provided a glimpse into the current mood of the business community and the organization's economic development efforts during the March 7 meeting of Wooster City Council.
Mullet Cabinet came home from the annual Central Ohio Home & Garden Show with a first-place prize in tow for its custom cabinets display.
Wooster Community Hospital continually adds new aspects to their comprehensive health coverage, and now, offers quality spine care.
The Amish Country Home and Garden Show held recently in Dalton inspired homeowners to begin the projects they have been contemplating all winter.
United Titanium, Inc., recently held its employee service awards lunch to recognize and award those employees celebrating significant service milestones.
Paul Donaldson, M.D. has joined the medical staff at Wooster Family Health Center.
As the flood waters rose, volunteers at the Wayne County Historical Society scrambled to save the collection.
Congressman Bob Gibbs proud to vote to repeal the 1099 requirement.
Community members supported hospice and the care and peace it provides in a big way at the recent Have a Heart for Hospice dinner and auction.
Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio recently announced the upcoming JA Business Challenge on Friday, March 11. The University of Akron will host the JA Business Challenge.
Lehman's in Kidron was devastated by flooding as approximately three feet of water swept through the store when overnight rains and snowmelt caused the North Fork creek to overflow.
Streets were closed and homes and businesses evacuated as flash floods swept through Wooster and the greater Wayne County area.
Membership in a purchasing cooperative may help Pomerene Hospital find savings and eliminate waste in inventory.
During a recent State of the City address to the Wooster Kiwanis Club, Wooster Mayor Bob Breneman noted that 2011 is going to be a challenging year for the city.
With the receipt of a check for nearly $2 million from the Ohio Department of Development, the first phase of the development of the BioHio Research Park is officially complete.
The Commercial & Savings Bank has announced that it is again offering college scholarships to graduating seniors from Garaway, Hiland, Triway, and West Holmes high schools.
Many pieces of the highly collectible and prized Millersburg glass will be on display at Homestead Furniture in Mt. Hope March 4.
Some changes have taken place, and others are on the horizon, as Milo Miller returns to revolutionize the Amish Door Village.
Troutman Vineyards owner Andy Troutman paid a visit to the Orrville Lions at their most recent meeting.
Main Street Orrville's Center for Business Innovation will launch a new business basics class to help small business owners.
Homestead Furniture has challenged eighth-grade students at Mt. Hope Elementary to achieve all A's on their report card through the year and receive a free La-Z-Boy recliner as a reward.
Downtown Wooster was filled with sweet deals and delectable chocolate treats as Main Street Wooster presented its fifth annual Chocolate Daze celebration Feb. 11 and 12.
The Tri-County Health Expo will present multiple options to gain invaluable health information during the two-day event Feb. 18 and 19 at the Buckeye Event Center in Dalton.
There's a new face in town. Dr. Rene Bermudez, a dermatologist, has opened a new office in the Milltown Professional Building in Wooster.
Miller Custom Exteriors/ABC Seamless has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Angie's List Super Service Award.
Developer Mike Rose shared his plans for the redevelopment of the former Freedlander's Department Store complex with members of the Wooster Rotary Club Jan. 31.
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