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The College of Wooster celebrates landmark anniversaries for many faculty and staff members on Tuesday, May 15.
Students in newly established degree programs graduate from The University of Akron-Wayne College.
The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association announced grant recipients and awards for 2012.
The University of Akron-Wayne College bid farewell to four influential educators.
Six young men from Wooster High School will attend Buckeye Boys State in June.
The Northwestern Ruritan Club recognized the recipients of the 2012 scholarships, as well as The Northwestern Schools Community Business Partners of the Year.
West Holmes High School will be the site of British Soccer Camp, presented by Challenger Sports.
Student, faculty, and staff volunteer to install adaptive switches during work session at The College of Wooster.
Men and women who serve in the military, especially on overseas assignments, miss so many milestones in the lives of their children. One program that is helping these men and women to reach out to their families is the United Through Reading program.
Lincoln Way Elementary hosted a farewell open house to students, staff and community members on Thursday, May 10. The halls were filled with nostalgic stories and cameras. The open house offered families and staff the opportunity to see the school one last time while it still looked like a school.
Practical nursing student Brooke Worstell, of Dalton, placed first at the State SkillsUSA competition, and is heading to national competition June 22-28 in Kansas City, Mo.
Wayne County Schools Career Center business senior Shelby Cutright recently won the business plan competition.
The atrocities of World War II have lived on for generations, through history classes, movies, and film. The World War II veterans of Wayne County are a living history: people to learn truth from. They have many stories to share about their experiences.
Wayne County Schools Career Center seniors were honored May 2 by the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce.
Wayne Bartter, retired Ag Mechanics instructor at the Wayne County Schools Career Center, was given the Honorary Chapter Award. Bartter was Ag Mechanics instructor from 1987 until this year, when he retired.
Staff and students of Kidron's Central Christian School find that spending a day in service to their community brings unexpected and lifelong treasure.
Ryan Byler will participate in the American Legion Buckeye Boys State. Ryan is a junior at Waynedale High School.
Annual reunion for those who attended Apple Creek School, as well as Apple Creek graduates.
Kingsway's National Honor Society recently inducted 10 new members.
Week-long conference for enthusiasts of the Lincoln Highway will take place June 18 in Canton.
The Wayne County Young Democrats have approved their organization's constitution and elected officers.
Junior engineering student at WCSCC designs logo sign for new adult education center.
Walkathon for Special Olympics raises more than $700.
Thirteen ladies were treated to hair and nail services at the Wayne County Schools Career Center cosmetology lab April 25.
Nursing students had a meet and greet with members of the Wayne County Schools Career Center's nursing advisory board, April 24.
The University of Akron Wayne College Alumni Association recently recognized David Lehman, president and CEO of Mennonite Mutual Insurance Company, as its 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
Two Wayne County Schools Career Center Early Childhood Education and Care students qualified at the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Leadership Meeting in Columbus and will attend the national competition in Florida.
The Wayne County Schools Career Center Landscape and Plant Technologies FFA State floriculture team finished eighth out of 26 schools.
The University of Akron Wayne College will host the Regional Career Expo and Training Fair on Friday, May 18.
Information meeting for Wayne County students on youth exchange through the Rotary will take place May 6.
The Wooster Ethnic Fair on Saturday, April 21 was full of many different examples of diversity. Many cultures, ideals, and people attended the event, sharing their stories with those who would listen.
Wayne County Schools Career Center Animal Care and Management program students won third place out of 25 teams recently at the FFA State Contest in Columbus.
Best and brightest students inducted into the Marie Chenevey Chapter of the National Honor Society.
Wayne County Schools Career Center prom held at Greenbriar Conference and Party Centre in Wooster.
The Wayne County Public Library hosted a Civil War Roundtable event April 17 and invited Gerald and Marilyn Payn, who impersonate the Lincolns, to give the audience a sense of what life was like for the President and First Lady.
Annual Expanding Your Horizons conference gives local fifth and sixth-grade girls a hands-on view of career opportunities from women working in science, math and medical fields.
Co-founder and president of UM Holdings Ltd. to speak at The College of Wooster, April 26.
Alexa Norris chosen as winner in the Association of Writing Programs Intro Journals literary competition.
Wayne County Schools Career Center students place in top 11 at FFA Northeastern Ohio Skills Classic.
The College of Wooster will host Science Day on Saturday, April 21 at Taylor Hall for any children interested in the sciences.
Students use MacBook Air laptop computers to write programs on logarithms.
The free training is offered through Goodwill Industries Workforce Development program, helping adults obtain gainful employment.
Sha Sha Higby to join student choreographers April 19-21 at The College of Wooster.
Free showing of the G rated film The Muppets on Friday, April 13.
Relay For Life of The College of Wooster will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14 in the Scot Center on the campus of The College of Wooster.
Hear Holocaust survivor and author speak at The University of Akron Wayne College.
Kayla Wilson, a junior from Doylestown, was recently named to the honor roll for the first semester at Virtual Community School of Ohio.
Students qualify for state Family, Career and Community Leaders of America competition.
Michaela Boros, a resident of Big Prairie, has received the Lauradell Amstutz Peppard Prize.
While Kidron's Central Christian School has long met accreditation for the state of Ohio, March 21 they achieved an even higher standard through AdvancEd, an internationally-known advanced accreditation program.
Rittman High School drama club to present Death by Dessert.
National contest to be held in Chicago, April 25-29.
Wooster area students honored recently at The College of Wooster's 42nd annual Recognition Banquet.
The Wooster City Schools Fine Arts Festival boasted art in all of its forms. Some students demonstrated their ability to paint and draw while others played instruments. Community members could also browse the displayed artwork created by students.
Central Christian School's Power of the Pen team made their mark with a flourish at Regional competitions on Saturday, March 17.
The Wayne Association for the Education of Young Children and the Wayne County Ohio State University Extension hosted the Week of the Child celebration at Fisher Auditorium. Bursting with fun activities, the best parts were family time and learning opportunities.
Wayne College to offer three new courses for human services professionals through its Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.
FAFSA workshop scheduled at Wayne College.
Barry Estabrook visits Wooster April 2 for presentation in Severance Hall.
Screening of Kony 2012, speaker and Q&A session on the video scheduled for March 26 at The College of Wooster.
Campus community helps junior sociology major to excel academically despite stuttering.
Exhibitors are needed for a job fair and open house at WCSCC May 3.
WCSCC student putting education to good use.
Three students from The College of Wooster, Theresa Albon, Karl Smith, and Norman Israel, were joined by faculty members John Lindner and Shila Garg at the national APS meeting in Boston.
Annual India Dinner and fundraiser is hosted by the Wooster High School Speech and Debate Team Parent's Association. Proceeds from the event go to an endowment fund.
Central Christian School's Power of the Pen team landed first place in this year's District competition. The six competitors share about their experiences and their hopes for the March 17 Regionals.
The cast and crew of the Wooster High School Drama Club to perform spring musical about the trials and tribulations of high school.
Savannah Moore and Jacob Boros received top prizes.
Beacon Hill School celebrates as it continues to grow and look toward its second year.
The College of Wooster honors four science students with research scholarships.
Laura McCready, of Wooster, makes dean's list during her fall semester.
Kara Morrow, assistant professor of art and art history at The College of Wooster, to present final lecture of the spring semester, April 3.
Foreign affairs experts address the impact of the Arab Spring.
Feedback from community of learners enables undergraduates to test hypotheses.
The Junior High School Art Exhibit held at Wayne Center for the Arts is an example of how Wayne County supports the arts. The middle school art teachers are strong supporters of the exhibit. They teach the children that it is not about who wins but about expressing themselves through creativity.
See Nashville comedian Rik Roberts perform for one night only in the J.M. Smucker Company Room of the Student Life Building at UA Wayne College.
Local students named to dean's list at The College of Wooster.
Wayne County Schools Career Center Culinary Arts program students participated in the Northeast Ohio Pork Producers 2012 Culinary Affair with Pork Cook-off.
Central Christian School wrapped up a series of 50th anniversary festivities recently with a 50th Celebration Program Friday evening, March 2, and pancake breakfast and benefit auction Saturday morning.
The College of Wooster junior hopes possible Truman scholarship selection will help her prepare for life's work.
41st annual Wayne County Festival of Choirs scheduled for Monday, March 5.
Eccentric Ed McClanahan to share his works at The College of Wooster.
Thirty-seven students in the Health Occupations Students of America organization will head to Columbus, March 22-23.
Laura McCready to perform with The University of Findlay's Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble.
Free showing of War Horse at Wayne College.
The Wooster City School District Fine Arts Festival will feature a visual gallery of artwork from Wooster students in grades K-12.
Business students gain firsthand experience during Maibach Tractor open house.
Wayne County students win FFA District 3 Ag & Industrial Diagnostics contest.
State Rep. Ron Amstutz visited the Wayne County Schools Career Center recently.
DeLores Pressley, professional speaker, author and consultant, will present Believe in the Power of You: Leveraging Your Personal Strengths and Clean out the Closets of Your Life at Administrative Professionals Day event.
Career center students move on to BPA State competition in Columbus.
Following shooting at Chardon High School, Dr. Michael Tefs released a statement.
Ninth annual Writers Workshop to be held on Saturday, April 14.
Every year the Killbuck District of the Boy Scouts get together to hand out awards to those volunteers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. This year Larry Oxenrider won the coveted Scouter of the Year award.
Two law scholarships offered for the 2012-2013 academic school year.
Event on March 3 aims to put latest technology in classrooms.
Junior high art exhibit, sponsored by the Tri-County Educational Service Center in partnership with the Wayne Center for the Arts, will be on display Monday, March 5 through Thursday, March 15.
Wooster Jam 2012 welcomes artists of all backgrounds. Registration deadline is March 2.
Bill Morgan to discuss the Books of Life March 6 at The College of Wooster.
The Wooster City School District Board of Education make recommendations.
Rotary exchange students tour Wayne County Schools Career Center.
So You Want to be a Teacher? meeting will take place Feb. 27 at The University of Akron Wayne College, Orrville.
Uhler presented with Ohio Cattlemen's Association Foundation Tagged for Greatness scholarship.
Angela Ratcliff and Jocelyn Hawkins have been named as recipients of the Paul Guttman scholarship.
A group of 30 Mt. Vernon Nazarene University students and 11 staff members left in December 2011 for a month-long biking trip across California. The purpose of the trip was to connect the students with nature and God while promoting the development of friendships. The group learned a new...
More than $55,000 in scholarships available for nontraditional students.
2012 Wooster AAUW scholarship funds are now available.
Award-winning Goldie Goldbloom to give reading at The College of Wooster Feb. 20.
The staff and students of the Wooster City School District traded in their normal blue and gold attire in favor of red Feb. 3 to support the Go Red campaign.
The Ohio Bluebird Society exists to protect and support bluebirds and other native cavity nesting birds. In order to educate and inform the surrounding communities and beyond, they hold an annual conference, which will take place Feb. 25, featuring an array of knowledgeable speakers.
On Saturday, Feb. 4, the Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio (ASPO) hosted the Power Wheelchair Soccer Tournament. Bringing in teams from two other states, the event was captivating and competitive. The rules remained mostly the same with adaptations for the chairs, which included foot guards for...
It took more than 90 minutes, and hundreds of words, but one Wayne County student emerged as champion of the 56th annual Wayne County Spelling Bee.
New battery boxes were created for Central Fire District Engine 91 by Welding Technologies students at Wayne County Schools Career Center.
Poets, short story writers and acoustical musicians will get their moment in the spotlight at The University of Akron Wayne College's annual Poetry, Prose & Acoustical Jam session on Feb. 23.
Two major literary websites pick up poem by Daniel Bourne.
Happy Feet 2 will be shown in the Smucker Room of the Student Life Building, on the campus of The University of Akron Wayne College, Feb. 17.
The 18th season of the Voices From the Past Series continues Feb. 19 when the Wayne County Historical Society welcomes Alexander Hamilton, as portrayed by historical presenter Ian Rose.
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.
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.
Scholarship available for Wayne County 2012 graduating senior who enrolls in a full-time career development program.
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.
Professor Neil Sapienza named interim dean.
Wayne County Schools Career Center hosted the Ohio Region 8 Business Professional of America Workplace Skills Judged Events Competition, Jan. 18.
Wayne County Schools Career Center Animal Care program receives donation.
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.
Tri-County Honors Band to perform.
Small animal sale at Wayne County Schools Career Center.
Key Club holds fundraising drive for Akron Children's Hospital.
Free public presentation by Amy Hempel scheduled for Jan. 30 at The College of Wooster.
In commemoration of Norwayne High School's state championship season, the Wayne County commissioners issued a Proclamation of Congratulations during their Jan. 11 meeting.
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.
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.
Two shows scheduled for Jan. 17 through March 5 at The College of Wooster Art Museum.
Local author Tammi Booth, writing as TC Booth, recently published her first children's book, The Time Travel Storm. Booth, a teacher at Orrville Elementary School, said she based the story on the personalities and interests of her third-grade class.
Arnette graduates as an RN from Aultman School of Nursing.
Students from the Wayne County Schools Career Center filled Christmas stockings for troops overseas as a community volunteer project.
The manufacturing and engineering class at Orrville High School is undertaking another toy producing project. Since 1993, the class drafts and develops their own original toy to donate to local children. This year, they will prepare 35 off-road dump trucks.
The College of Wooster recently hosted the American Collegiate Moot Court Association Midwest Regional Tournament.
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.
John Boros, of Big Prairie, and a current nursing student, has been named a featured student by The University of Akron Wayne College Board of Trustees.
Wooster High School senior Luke McGee was recognized by the Wooster City School District Board of Education for his achievements on and off the field.
It began in a small town with a handful of faculty and a small group of students. Now, 50 years later, Kidron's Central Christian School is showing its appreciation to the community that helped make it the unique learning environment it is today.
Hoops 4 Healing Girls Basketball Classic will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Wooster High School.
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.
More than 200 people visited The University of Akron Wayne College for a Civil War commemoration event, which included the reciting of the Gettysburg Address.
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.
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.
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.
With a thunderous standing ovation for local veterans and a flurry of patriotic music, the students of Edgewood Middle School commemorated Veterans Day.
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.
Dave Mast and his wife Ann should replace their shoes, as they make their way (figuratively) across the United States.
Local residents will have a rare opportunity to see how one of the most pivotal journeys in American history has affected our nation.
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.
A trio of schools in the Wooster City School District have been honored for their outstanding programming.
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.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 scholarship program by Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Kingsway Christian drama department to perform beloved Christmas classic.
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.
Hundreds of bottles of unwanted and expired prescription drugs are now off the streets thanks to Operation Safe Return.
The Lady Wayne Warriors have become the first volleyball team in UA Wayne College history to win the ORCC state title.
Senior cosmetology students did manicures to raise money for breast cancer awareness last week.
Money to provide information technology network security training to displaced workers and unemployed students given to The University of Akron Wayne College.
Tina Benson of Shreve named one of six recipients to receive Forever a Phoenix scholarship.
Beacon Hill School in Mt. Eaton is providing educational opportunities unlike any other in area. The school will conduct an open house, Nov. 11 at The Pier.
Thomas G. Maurer recently visited Washington, DC, to speak on the topic of bullying in front of 1,500 participants.
During Central Christian School's Colonial Day, elementary school students invite their grandparents to an event designed to use old-fashioned activities to teach kids a new thing or two.
Laura McCready, a 2011 graduate of Wooster High School, will perform with The University of Findlay's Marching Oiler Brass marching band.
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.
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.
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.
The University of Akron Wayne College is conducting its annual writing competition.
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.
Dave Mast takes a look at his journey so far and thanks his many supporters.
A weekend at Caskeys Campground, complete with music, food and a keynote address from Gen. Brig. Michael Brogan made for a memorable weekend as the OHS Class of 1976 celebrates 35 years.
The annual Holmes County Education Foundation College Fair will take place at Hiland High School's Perry Reese Community Center on Monday, Oct. 17 from 6:30-8 p.m.
A new banner now hangs proudly at the Wooster City School District Board of Education building.
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.
Learn more about China's impact on the U.S.
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.
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.
Introducing students to life on campus in a fun way is what ATI's Welcome Days is all about.
The Wayne County ABLE program partnered with the Fredericksburg Library to extend adult education to area residents.
Members of the Wayne County Schools Career Center Business Professionals of America recently installed new officers.
Children with special needs may be eligible for special education services through their local school districts.
The first service project for All Aboard the Character Express will take place during Character Education Week, Sept. 19-23.
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.
In total, 26 adults graduated from Wayne County Schools Career Center's Practical Nursing evening program.
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.
The special reunion keynote speaker for the upcoming Orrville High School Class of 1976 35th reunion will be United States Marine Corps Brigadier General Mike Brogan, a former Orrville resident and alumni of the OHS Class of 1976.
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.
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.
Almost Blasphemy Tour to perform at Wayne College Nov. 4-5.
Dave Mast is still walking... and touring the town of Winner, South Dakota.
A $2,000 scholarship was awarded to Emily Rehm, a 2011 Orrville High School graduate.
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.
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.
The College of Wooster Pipe Band and Highland Dancers will perform in concert Sept. 9.
McCready enrolls at The University of Findlay.
A new crop of Fighting Scots "mooved" on to campus on August 24.
The final pieces of the Wooster City School District's administrative staff are in place for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Jennifer Winge has been named The College of Wooster's dean of admissions, effective Sept. 19.
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.
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Mike Brogan will be the keynote speaker at the Orrville High School Class of 1976 35th Reunion, Sept. 16-17.
The University of Akron Wayne College is planning a general college information night for Sept. 19.
Innovative works on tap for upcoming theatre and dance season at The College of Wooster.
Author Randi Davenport to appear at The College of Wooster Sept. 8.
Art exhibit, Embracing Our Differences Ohio, comes to Wayne College.
The works of the great masters interpreted in flowers was the theme of the ATI Artistry in the Garden open house.
Dave Mast continues his journey to 1,000 miles by stepping outdoors and enjoying all that nature has to offer.
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.
Wooster native the unchallenged Pied Piper of Ghana.
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.
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.
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.
Wayne College has received a grant of more than $2,500 to support the annual Shakespeare Festival,
STNA course now available at the Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center.
New exhibits to open August 30 at The College of Wooster Art Museum.
Retirement reception for Jack Kristofco, Wayne College dean, held July 14.
Second Generation, a book of poetry, is now available.
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.
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.
Parents with children attending Green Local and Orrville City Schools can take advantage of an after school program designed to "take the load off."
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.
Changes to the Wooster City School District's administrative staff continue as the district back fills building administration positions.
The University of Akron Wayne College will host an information session for prospective students to learn more about nursing classes available in Wayne County.
With a study of the condition of the physical buildings that make up the Wooster City School District complete, the district is ready to take the next step in its facilities utilization project.
Rockets flew through the air on July 14 as Dr. Dave Lohnes presented his Whiz Bang! Science Show.
Upward Bound students in Denise Rotavera-Krain's World Music and Identity class got a taste of Indian culture by participating in a workout that blends east and west.
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.
Dunlap Community Hospital in Orrville was one of four hospitals chosen across the state to implement a childhood obesity awareness campaign in local schools. The success of the program means more children are making healthy choices in the area.
Fireside Readers to meet August 1.
Houck named vice president for development at The College of Wooster.
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.
Wooster athletic director Hamsher moving on to redder pastures.
Dave Mast takes his family to Florida... and experiences the blistering heat as he continues his journey to 1,000 miles.
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.
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.
Laura Beth Klinefelter, of West Salem, has been named the first recipient of the Carols Appleman Scholarship.
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.
The poems of 12 Wayne College students are to be published in July by The University of Akron Wayne College.
College of Wooster biologist discovers two new species of frogs.
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.
Recipients of the 2011 Victor Gerber Memorial Music Scholarship have been announced.
Brothers recognized for seven years of perfect attendance.
Before the members of the Wooster High School Class of 2011 stepped out into the world, graduates and their families celebrated their accomplishments.
Find out how to pursue your educational goals while staying close to home at Information Night, June 20, at Wayne College.
Organizers of the Orrville High School class of 1976 35th reunion have announced plans to establish the Class of 1976 Memorial Scholarship to go to a worthy Orrville High School senior.
Dave Mast hits the big 500 miles and shares some laughs on his way to 1,000.
AultCare has awarded scholarships to area high school seniors.
Members of the Wooster High School Class of 2011 gathered June 3 in the Performing Arts Center to celebrate their academic achievements.
AultCare has awarded scholarships to area high school seniors.
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.
Five Wooster High School students will learn about the organization of government on the city, county and state levels, June 11-19 at BGSU.
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.
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.
Sixth-grade students at St. Mary School make a difference in their community.
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.
Budding young authors from across Wayne County gathered at The College of Wooster on May 19 for Tri-County Educational Service Center's 34th annual Young Authors' Conference.
Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative distributes $12,000 in scholarships to local high school seniors.
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