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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.
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.
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.
Former church camp site will see some logging
One of the Holmes County buyers of a 467-acre Hocking County site that for decades was home to a church summer camp has confirmed that future plans for the site include some logging. “Basically I’m an investor,” Alan L. Miller, of Glenmont, told The Logan Daily News Tuesday. “We’re in the forestry business, and we bought the property as an investment. I don’t have any long-term plans as far as having a camp there, or anything like that.” ...
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.
Jarrett in Orrville recognized as Top Workplace by USA TODAY
ORRVILLE – Jarrett, a provider of logistics, transportation, warehousing, international and fleet services, has been named a USA TODAY Top Workplaces USA Award winner. Based on employee feedback results from the Energage Workplace Survey, the award showcases companies that take the lead in putting their people first. At the...
New York quarry granite used to build new wall near Obie bronze statue in Massillon
MASSILLON – A granite wall has been installed around the bronze Obie statue in downtown. The 25-foot wall is the last piece in the project that brought the Massillon Tigers' beloved mascot to the center of town at Lincoln Way E and First Street NE next to Benders Food & Spirits.
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...
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. ...
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.
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