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Wayne, Holmes students will experience solar eclipse from home; all area schools closing
All area schools closed for eclipse. The total solar eclipse is the first in Ohio since 1806. WOOSTER − With Norwayne Local School District's decision at Monday's board meeting to close schools April 8, all area districts in Wayne and Holmes counties will be closed for the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.
Two men taken to the hospital following a gunfight in Canton
CANTON ‒ Police are investigating a gunfight between two men that injured both of them in the 1200 block of Market Avenue North late Tuesday. The men, ages 29 and 34, went to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. Police responded at 11:55 p.m. to the altercation in which each person suffered a gunshot wound. ...
Homeless shelters to workforce housing on agenda of community update meeting in April
Wooster has a housing issue, but many organizations and people are working to positively impact it. To hear what progress is being made, the public is invited to the Community Update on Housing & Homelessness 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at in Bruch Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Ave., Wooster.
Columbus man found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in Norton I-76 road rage shooting
After roughly six hours of deliberations, jurors found a 31-year-old Columbus man guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the road rage shooting that killed George Jensen, 40, last May along Interstate 76 in Norton. Dacarrei Kinard, who had argued he acted in self-defense, was found not guilty of two counts of...
Wayne County Amish farmers honor their heritage and the soil by growing organic
The local farming community is full of hardworking Ohioans who are finding new and creative ways to keep agriculture thriving. This story is part of a “Sound of Us” series featuring farmers in and around Wooster, Ohio. David Hershberger guided about 50 cows into the barn at his...
Strasburg business owner sentenced to 90 days in jail in ammunition purchase case
William G. Timberlake, 51, owner of G&R Tactical in Strasburg, has been sentenced to jail time for his role in a scheme involving the purchase of ammunition. His co-defendant, Jeffrey A. Stearns, 48, of Port Washington, is awaiting sentencing. NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ The owner of a Strasburg business has been...
First phase of condominium development in Millersburg adding more than 30 new homes
32 new condos are being built in phase one. Land for an additional 90 new units has been purchased. The condos feature two bedrooms and two baths on one floor. MILLERSBURG − The addition of 32 new condominiums in Millersburg is making its mark in addressing the ever-growing need for affordable housing in the area, while also providing a tax break on the property.
Green Twp. man appeals conviction for deadly distracted driving crash
The Green Twp. man convicted in a distracted driving crash that killed an 81-year-old woman is appealing the verdict. The attorney for 29-year-old Lowell Horst filed a notice of appeal with the Seventh District Court of Appeals two weeks after a jury took only an hour to find him guilty of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.
Why Ohio communities are turning down dollar stores
As Canton city planner Donn Angus steers his car onto one of the northeast Ohio city’s main corridors, he’s welcomed by the bright yellow facade of a Dollar General store. When he swings around the block, it’s only a couple of minutes until he’s greeted by another discount retailer. And then another. And a few more.
Akron man steals 2 guns from Summit County gun store, deputies say
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A man wanted for stealing two firearms from a Coventry Township gun store, was arrested when he returned to the store and asked to look at another firearm, said Summit County Sheriff deputies. According to deputies, Kyozz Foster, 21, of Akron, went to the gun...
Wooster science teacher teams up with 1st grade daughter to write book on Ohio's Solar Eclipse
Eric Heller is a high school science teacher in Wooster who is very excited about the upcoming solar eclipse. Eric and his young daughter have released a children's book about Ohio's Solar Eclipse. Eric wrote the copy and 1st grader Avie illustrated the book. Fox 8's Natalie Herbick caught up with dad and daughter to learn more about this unique and creative partnership. You can order the book here: www.amazon.com/Ohios-Solar-Eclipse-Eric-Heller/dp/B0CWLZTPFS.
Area Happenings: Fish fry, egg hunts and jazz concert
Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m. Friday, St. Stephen's Church, Hackman Hall, 44 Britton St., West Salem; $13.50 for choice of entree. Killbuck Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m. Saturday, Killbuck Park. For children 10 years of age and younger. ...
Roundup of 4-H news for March 28. 2024
MASSILLON, Ohio — Green Valley 4-H Club held its second meeting at 7 p.m. on March 11 at Beach City American Legion. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance, 4-H Pledge and roll call; read the February minutes; presented officer and committee reports; went over old business and registered for their projects. Members will be receiving their project books soon. Additionally, all members must sign the 4-H Club agreement due to change in meeting location.
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