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Hendrickson celebrates one-millionth milestone
NORTH CANTON, Ohio — Not many companies can say unequivocally that it has done something one million times. The Ohio organization celebrated a significant achievement with its one-millionth TIREMAAX® automatic tire pressure control system installation. According to a release issued recently, this milestone installation was completed by Utility...
Elyria water customers asked to conserve due to power issue at water plant
LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Lorain County Emergency Management Agency has asked Elyria water customers to reduce their non-essential water usage due to power issues at the water plant. LCEMA said customers may experience lower-than-normal water pressure until the problem is resolved. Non-essential water usage subject to mandatory restrictions...
Academic success important for Tipp junior Martin
Ed Note: This week’s Features Spotlight Athlete is Tipp junior Jeffrey Martin, who is aiming for not only a successful football season, but also a great future academic institution. So often, the academic side of a student-athlete is overlooked in the public eye. But, when the Ivy League comes...
ProVia plans to purchase two Dalton properties, including P. Graham Dunn building
With business booming at its facilities in Holmes and Tuscarawas counties, ProVia, plans to expand into the Wayne County market by purchasing two Dalton properties. "The Dalton properties represent the first footprint for ProVia in Wayne County," said Joe Klink, ProVia's executive director of corporate engagement. "The location was chosen for its supportive...
Green graduate launches women’s golf scholarship endowment
KENT — Green High School and Kent State University alumna McKenzie (Jackson) Lyng has announced plans to endow a women’s golf scholarship at Kent State, becoming the first women’s golf alumna to do so. Lyng, a 2007 Green graduate, played golf for three years in high school...
City of Wooster says chip seal layer will soon be applied to Oak Hill Road
The city of Wooster says a chip seal layer will soon be applied to Oak Hill Road, between Western Drive and West Wayne Avenue. This chip seal layer, which is a necessary part of the process, will be in place for one to two weeks before the final asphalt layer is applied.
Ranch home on 1 acre, tools, furnishings, and misc.
Matthew P. Kiko, 330.327.9617, mattkiko@kikocompany.com; KIKO Auctioneers; www.kikoauctions.com. Property includes workshop, pool, in Nimishillen Twp., Stark Co., Louisville LSD. AUCTION BY ORDER OF: Jessica Peck, Successor Trustee of the Ashcraft Revocable Family Trust. Absolute auction, all sells to highest bidders on location. LIVE AUCTION WITH ONLINE BIDDING. Mon. Jul. 22,...
Turning Point Coalition offers TIPS training in August for alcohol vendors
Turning Point Coalition, in partnership with Wayne County Coalitions, is offering TIPS training (Training for Intervention Procedures) at no charge. The training is for businesses and individuals who sell alcohol, including retail alcohol vendors, owners, managers, trainers, sales associates and cashiers. Ohio law holds both the employee and the business responsible for selling to underage or intoxicated individuals.
Wooster Chamber president elected to national chamber executive board
Samira Zimmerly, president, Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, an Alexandria, Virginia-based association of more than 9,000 professionals who work for and with more than 1,300 chambers of commerce. Members of ACCE’s board represent more than...
Lakemore Village amends swimming pool regulations
LAKEMORE — Lakemore Village Council July 15 approved an amendment to the village ordinance addressing swimming pool enclosures and locations. “What we are trying to do is keep kids safe,” Councilwoman Laura Cochran said of the legislation. The pool ordinance amendments include requiring: all outdoor swimming pools be...
Chuck’s Cultured Marble: Where art and science combine
MOGADORE — For over 28 years, Chuck Smith has been working in the cultured marble industry, continuing to hone his craft at Chuck’s Cultured Marble in Mogadore. Smith served as a plant manager at Accent Custom Marble for about nine years and then worked at Akron Cultured Marble Products LLC for five years before purchasing and renaming the business in 2020.
Green Drum Circle unites community in percussive joy
GREEN — People of all ages, from all over northeast Ohio, come together Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. at the John Torok Community Center Pavilion, 4224 Massillon Road, to participate in the Green Drum Circle — a weekly, cross-cultural experience of percussive harmony. Participants range in age...
Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation celebrates nursing students
COVENTRY — The Barberton-based Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation (TPHWF) awarded $35,000 to seven nursing students July 9. Members of the Foundation’s board of governors and donors joined the students and their families for a celebratory scholarship luncheon at LaLa’s in the Lakes. Guest speaker Karen...
Carnation Festival kicks off 2024 events with 'Royal Afternoon'
Youngsters in the Alliance area can get their chance to dress and act like royalty on Sunday at Glamorgan Castle. The first event of the 2024 Greater Alliance Carnation Festival – A Royal Afternoon at the Castle – will run 3 to 5 p.m. at Glamorgan Castle. ...
Knox Twp. Festival set Saturday with music, tractor pulls, kids fun
Classic cars, tractor pulls and games for children will be highlights of Saturday’s Knox Township Festival. Managed by Homeworth Community Group, the event will run noon to 10 p.m. at the North Georgetown Community Pavilion at North Georgetown Fire Department. George D. Worth Color Guard of North Georgetown American...
‘We are truly one family.’: Mount Union’s Grace Wolfe reflects on her basketball journey and deep connection with teammates
Mount Union women’s basketball forward Grace Wolfe solidified herself in the rotation, playing in 25 games for the Purple Raiders. Wolfe had a great recruiting process, and seeing her hard work pay off felt rewarding. She loved the environment at Mount Union, which was the selling point of her commitment because she felt welcomed by everybody on campus.
What Louisville football 2025 commits are saying about Jeff Brohm's recruiting approach
One of the first interactions Archbishop Moeller (Ohio) safety Micah Rice had with Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm was a nearly three-hour conversation. Junior day had just wrapped up when Brohm pulled Rice to the side to talk to him about football and Rice’s game. ...
Ontario standoff/hostage situation: Lawyer files plea of not guilty by reason of insanity
The attorney for a 32-year-old Perrysville man accused of shooting an Ontario police officer and a woman during a domestic disturbance that turned into a standoff and hostage situation has filed a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Terry Hitchman filed on behalf of Jareth Vance, who faces 42 counts, including four counts of attempted aggravated murder and four counts of attempted murder, for a Feb. 11 incident. ...
What's Up? Something for quilters, night creature enthusiasts and old car buffs this week
North East Ohio Quilt Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Wayne County Event Center, Wooster; 48 vendors and quilt exhibit from Tree City Quilt Guild. Free admission, free parking and a free raffle to win over $1,200 worth of vendor donated products. Classes and free lectures. Main Street Music!, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, downtown Wooster. Main Street Music brings free live music entertainment to the pavilion at Wooster's Public Square. Thursday, Ed Marthey; Friday, David Gillespie and...
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