Agriculture News & Events
The Downtown Wooster Farmers Market is in full swing for the season, with dozens of vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, flowers and cottage food items.
Three-day event draws large number of graduate and undergraduate students to The College of Wooster.
The Purple Ribbon Garden Tour to benefit Every Woman's House includes eight gardens that demonstrate the best use of space. The tour is July 13. Tickets are available now.
Composting program going strong, keeping waste out of the landfill and in the garden.
On May 18, soil was tilled and prepared for planting in the Orrville community garden.
Habitat offers spaces for neighborhoods to grow fresh produce.
The Piar family is building two new facilities on their Millersburg farm in preparation for the installation of the Lely robotic milking system later this summer.
The Scheibe family has added four robots to its milking team. The robots went into operation in February and the family-owned farm has experienced an increase in production and efficiency.
2012 proved to be difficult, but 2013 is looking brighter for area farmers.
Andreas Dairy Farm of Sugarcreek, although considered a large farm locally, is small compared to farms nationally. Yet Matt Andreas, the sixth generation to work the land, believes in utilizing the best in modern technology and business practices in operating the family farm.
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Lynette Boggs, supervisor of career and technical education at Wayne County Schools Career Center, taught the engineering technologies program for 11 years. Enrollment of female students hit 25 percent last year.
On June 20, Main Street Wooster is having a night dedicated to the ladies, with their fifth Ladies Night Out in downtown Wooster.
Composting program going strong, keeping waste out of the landfill and in the garden.
Betty Lyons served CSB for seven years and will be retiring as of May 31.
A speech therapist can evaluate a wide variety of disorders that can result from stroke.
Spurgeon Chevrolet is currently operating a fantastic car giveaway, and it all goes to a great cause. Cruze for a Cure will see raffle tickets sold for a chance to win a new 2013 Chevy Cruze, and all of the proceeds will go to Relay For Life. Tickets are $10, and there are several ways to obtain a...
Habitat offers spaces for neighborhoods to grow fresh produce.
When completed later this year, the Red Tomato Market will house 12,000 square feet of fresh produce, meats, dairy, grocery items and to-go foods. The Swartzentruber family is excited to start this new business venture.
What was the international music, movie and television star Vanilla Ice doing in Holmes County? According to Kathleen Finch, senior vice president and general manager of the HGTV and DIY network, Rob Van Winkle was working with some of the finest craftsmen in the world.
Starlin settles in to top job at Wooster Chamber.
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Local writer Bruce Stambaugh has learned a thing or two about peace over the years. One of the lessons he has captured in words has been selected for inclusion in a new book of stories titled Fifty Shades of Grace: Stories of Inspiration and Promise.
On May 18, soil was tilled and prepared for planting in the Orrville community garden.
Habitat offers spaces for neighborhoods to grow fresh produce.
Variety of performances are free and open to public during Music on Market.
Bishop is an award winning Southern Gospel singer, songwriter an producer and he is coming to the Trinity United Methodist Church.
With help from Durniat Strength, Evelyn Manzella looks forward to setting new powerlifting goals.
Margi Oller, national director/representative of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, attends 29th Biennial Convention of the Idaho State Court.
The Wooster Church of the Nazarene will be hosting the sale. This sale offers shoppers the luxury of only having to go to one place and the fact that it is completely devoted to children's items is a bonus.
Bob Mortimer, who lost three limbs, will speak at the Orrville Christian Church April 12.
Take a trip back in time when the Millersburg Church of God Women's Ministry hosts an overnight fundraising bus trip to the Creation Museum near Cincinnati.
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Wooster Fireworks Foundation will be presenting Light Show in the Sky at the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Festival.This event in co-operation with the city of Wooster and Wayne County draws thousand for an evening of family and friends to gather and celebrate Independence Day.
The Downtown Wooster Farmers Market is in full swing for the season, with dozens of vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, flowers and cottage food items.
The Ohio Mennonite Relief sale will take place August 2-3 at the Buckeye Event Center in Dalton.
Pinning ceremony held for members of the medical assisting program at Wayne County Schools Career Center.
Lecture to explain foods conducive to health, those that can potentially cause disease.
Lynette Boggs, supervisor of career and technical education at Wayne County Schools Career Center, taught the engineering technologies program for 11 years. Enrollment of female students hit 25 percent last year.
Three-day event draws large number of graduate and undergraduate students to The College of Wooster.
Local artists working in various media will be positioned throughout the downtown at participating businesses. Visitors can stroll throughout the district taking in all the talent and maybe even pick up a new piece for the home.
The Purple Ribbon Garden Tour to benefit Every Woman's House includes eight gardens that demonstrate the best use of space. The tour is July 13. Tickets are available now.
On June 20, Main Street Wooster is having a night dedicated to the ladies, with their fifth Ladies Night Out in downtown Wooster.
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The Downtown Wooster Farmers Market is in full swing for the season, with dozens of vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, flowers and cottage food items.
WCSCC students successfully made solar ovens and enjoyed sweets cooked in them.
WCSCC students successfully made solar ovens and enjoyed sweets cooked in them.
Culinary arts students take first place at recent tournament.
The Wooster Ethnic Fair will take place April 13 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds.
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The top award of the evening went to Joseph Hart, who was named Student of the Year.
Pinning ceremony held for members of the medical assisting program at Wayne County Schools Career Center.
Lynette Boggs, supervisor of career and technical education at Wayne County Schools Career Center, taught the engineering technologies program for 11 years. Enrollment of female students hit 25 percent last year.
Three-day event draws large number of graduate and undergraduate students to The College of Wooster.
The student organization presented a donation check for $570.85 to Lydia Stahl, president of People to People Ministries of Wooster.
Pinning ceremony held for members of the medical assisting program at Wayne County Schools Career Center.
Twenty-one graduates of the WCSCC Adult Practical Nursing celebrated their commencement exercises at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
WCSCC students successfully made solar ovens and enjoyed sweets cooked in them.
Hickson has a choice of a $2400 down payment on a new or used car, or a $750 scholarship.
Career Center students raised $160.75 in less than two hours for the Career Center Student Leadership Council during the annual senior picnic.
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Some parents work hours that are not the classic 9 to 5, Monday through Friday. COAD Ohio4Kids can help give resources to parents to help them find the right place for their child. Contact Ohio4Kids to learn more.
Army Reserve Pvt. Jordan S. Glenn's training was for nine weeks where her learned everything from the Army mission to basic combate training. He received training in many other areas as well.
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The Downtown Wooster Farmers Market is in full swing for the season, with dozens of vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, flowers and cottage food items.
Pinning ceremony held for members of the medical assisting program at Wayne County Schools Career Center.
Pinning ceremony held for members of the medical assisting program at Wayne County Schools Career Center.
Work schedules, caring for a sick family member and technology all contribute to a lack of sleep. Here are some tips on getting a better night sleep.
Composting program going strong, keeping waste out of the landfill and in the garden.
With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the Viola Startzman Free Clinic will be traveling a different path to service delivery. Beginning in January, the clinic will accept Medicaid patients as well as patients who still don't have access to health insurance.
Turning Point Coalition kicks off new campaign.
Two Aultman Orrville employees received awards at the annual Aultman Health Foundation recognition dinner May 16.
Turning Point Coalition kicks off new campaign.
On May 18, soil was tilled and prepared for planting in the Orrville community garden.
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Jennifer M. Stroh, 46, of Justus, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Aultman Hospital following a brief illness.
She was born in Massillon Dec.1, 1966 to Edward R. and Martha M. (Smith) Stroh and had lived all of her life in Justus.
Donna M. Miller, 72, of Apple Creek, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Shady Lawn Health Care Community in Dalton following a period of declining health.
Levi J. Raber, 91, of Millersburg, died Saturday, June 8, 2013 at his residence at 1:10 p.m.
Lester M. Feltis, 91, of Orrville and formerly of Kidron, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Brenn-Field Nursing Center in Orrville following a period of declining health.
Karen Sue (Glasgo) Wagers, 65, of Clark was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2013 surrounded by her family.
Rosemarye Archinal, 81, of Dover, died Saturday, May 25, 2013 at her home.
Gary L. Reed, 71, of Wooster, passed away May 8, 2013.
He was born in Hanford, Calif. March 5, 1942 to Willie and James Troy Reed. He served in the U.S. Air Force and on the Hanford Police Department.
Eli N. Troyer, 82, of Orrville and formerly of Apple Creek, died on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Aultman Hospital in Canton following complications from surgery.
Ruth M. Herman, 92, of Dover and formerly of Sugarcreek, died Friday, May 3, 2013 in Union Hospital at Dover.
Mary E. Beals died on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the age of 96 at her home.
She was born near Mt. Eaton in Holmes County on March 3, 1917, as the third daughter of the late Stanley and Clara (Senff) Mumaw.
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Kyle Snyder urges people to take a good look in the mirror and work on themselves before attempting to work on other people.
The summer before your senior year is the perfect time to start the college application process, visiting colleges and thinking about your educational future.
Herbal supplements can cause side effects and interact with prescription medications.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Getting rid of photojournalists will change how we see history.
Bruce Stambaugh shares that peoples' needs are the same worldwide.
Leery of garage sales? Use my tips to have the best sale around - and have a blast in the process.
The power of music isn¿t always immediately obvious and, as Mike Dewey discovers, the ramifications can be so long-lasting that they're eternal.
Those who provide advice to players regarding contract negotiation must comply with the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) Regulations Governing Contract Advisors. These regulations are designed to ensure that agents and their clients are well served.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week the focus is on Cooper's Hawks. Read more in the Gone Birding column.
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ODOT has order to clear property, but has not done so.
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman speaks his mind about the gun debate and trying to propose a plan that does not infringe on our Second Amendment rights.
John Bowling, owner of Rayco Manufacturing, made a $1,000 donation to the Wayne County Sheriff's K9 fund.
Local therapy dog owner is advocating to get Wooster City Council to change the current Dangerous and Vicious Animal law identifying breed specific dogs as dangerous.
U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci released a statement on the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget that passed in the House and said that for the third time they have passed a responsible budget. Now it is up to the Senate to do the same.
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The critical incident simulation was to help better prepare the police department, fire department and the school district in the event of a critical incident.
CloseDick Farrell describes his experiences as "the landscape guy."
Dick Farrell does not like that the government is collecting personal data...
