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Police, coroner seek information about woman's body found at Wooster park Sunday
WOOSTER − The Wooster City Police Department is investigating the circumstances behind a body that was found Sunday at Grosjean Park. The victim was identified Wednesday as being Melanie Atherton, 26, according to the Wayne County Coroner's Office. "The case is still under investigation," said Chief Investigator Luke Reynolds...
Body of woman found in creek in Wayne County park
WOOSTER, Ohio (WOIO) - According to Wooster Police, the body of a woman was found by people fishing in Little Applecreek located in Grosjean Park Sunday afternoon. Police said she was found in the area of the creek that is located behind 609 Freelander Road around 5 p.m. The Wayne...
Property transfers: Holmes, Wayne selling prices $129-$1.5M
Clark Township − Dena and Le Edna H. Yoder to Monroe H. Yoder, Edna H. Yoder and Dena Yoder, 4440 Township Road 184, $250,000. Killbuck Township − MS Acres to Caden T. Miller, 3.6 acres, Township Road 80, $101,200. Killbuck Village − Dustin Angle to Dean Conner, 160...
Berlin festival, historical societies, Winesburg park Harvest Ridge among bed tax recipients
More than $400,000 in requests for Bed Tax Grants were submitted to the the Holmes County commissioners, but only had around $200,000 was available to distribute. Commissioners approved grants totaling $209,358 for various events/organizations, ranging from $40,000 to the Holmes County Bicentennial Committee/Chamber of Commerce Bicentennial Celebration to $25,000 to Berlin Main Street...
Downtown will be rocking with Ladies Night 2024 on May 23
Experience the rhythm of downtown Wooster at Main Street Wooster’s Ladies Night Out. Dress as a favorite rock star for the event 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23. “We are thrilled to be bringing this event back for another year,” said Kerri Manley, project coordinator. “Ladies can expect music, swag, giveaways, games and a...
A look at River View High School's graduation list
WARSAW −River View Local Schools will graduate 121 students for the Class of 2024 during spring commencement at 7:30 p.m. May 26, in Don Rushing Stadium at River View High School. They are:. Bradon Eugene Abreu, Riley William Abreu, Austin Lee Adams, Colin Eugene Addy, Camden Robert Albertson, Leah...
A life-changing event for Killbuck community comes in form $5.7M Appalachian Grant
Killbuck Mayor Rick Allison sees the $5.7 million Appalachian Grant the village was awarded as a life-changing experience for the community. "We were totally surprised, but this is definitely going to be a shot in the arm for Killbuck," Allison said. "It will be a good pick-me-up, with us losing the school and...
Battaglia steps down as Loudonville football coach
LOUDONVILLE — For the fourth time in the last decade, Loudonville has had the head coach of its football program step down after three seasons. On Monday, John Battaglia’s resignation was accepted by the Loudonville Board of Education. A longtime teacher in the Loudonville school system, Battaglia was...
Demo day for former Holmes County Health District building
MILLERSBURG − As the construction of the new Holmes County Health District Building continues with expectations of completion within the next few months, the building that housed the Health Department until about 10 years ago is coming down. Martin Construction & Demo is the contractor handling the demolition through...
Area Happenings: Cookout Cruise-In, Swiss Steak dinner, Music on Main and 'Murder at Gatsby Gala'
Community Cookout and Cruise-In Car Show, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Walnut Hills Retirement Community, 4748 Olde Pump St., Walnut Creek. For more information, call Jodi Dean at 330-893-3200, Ext. 1310. "Murder at Gatsby’s Gala," 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Mariola Italian. Tickets are $50. Join the Wayne County Performing Arts Council at its interactive murder mystery....
Farmers markets are starting to open; one in Holmes County has opened a third location
Wooster celebrates 27 years of Downtown Farmers' Market. Harvey's Market expands to three locations. It is the time of season for enjoying fresh fruit and vegetables at area farmers markets. Here is a brief rundown of some of the Wayne and Holmes area markets. The opening for downtown Wooster Farmers'...
International Wine at the Mill Festival set for June
LOUDONVILLE, Ohio — June 8 is the 20th Annual International Wine at the Mill Festival from noon–10 p.m. This is the highlight event of the year to kick off the summer. Good food, wine, music and more will entertain all of the senses. This event also helps the Mill’s operations. Ohio wines to be featured will be D&D Smith Winery, Paper Moon Vineyards , Lincoln Way Winery and many more. Mark Smith, founder and president of Wolf Creek Mill, says they are excited about this...
1K! Triway's Carter Wachtel hits career strikeout No. 1,000 during perfect game
CRESTON — There wasn’t much extra fanfare for Carter Wachtel after she recorded the final out, outside of a few extra pictures and a homemade sign. She high-fived her teammates and set her sights on the next playoff game. But what happened Tuesday at Norwayne High School was...
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