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Holmes woman takes stock of Ukrainian heritage through words and memories of her father
While the letter she sent to Soviet Premier Nikita Kruschchev seeking permission for her grandparents to leave the Ukraine for America some 65 years ago never achieved its goal, a Holmes County doctor feels it is important to remember her heritage, especially today as the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia is well into its second year. ...
A lot of traffic in limited area: Millersburg looks for ways to ease the flow
The option of using smart lights to help ease traffic congestion in Millersburg was discussed by council members Monday. Mayor Kelly Hoffee said dealing with the traffic problem was one of the goals she hoped to address when she ran for office. ...
Wooster Peace Collective holding Rally for Peace Monday at City Hall
Wooster Peace Collective has organized a Rally for Peace to be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday at Wooster City Hall, 538 N. Market St. Two hundred days after the Oct. 7 attacks, Israel continues to bombard Gaza in its war on Hamas. As a result over 37,000 Palestinians have died, and over 70,000 have been injured, and 70% of these casualties are women and children. More 15,000 children have been orphaned.
Wayne County GOP Central Committee to fill commissioner vacancy
A public meeting of the Wayne County GOP Central Committee will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Wayne County Republican Party Headquarters, 5200 Cleveland Road, Unit B, Wooster, to fill a Wayne County commissioner vacancy. Commissioner Sue Smail recently retired, leaving a vacancy on the board. Only...
What's Up? Civil War History takes over Smithville, Party on Patio in Ashland
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 Historic Downtown Square. Thursday: Old Enough to Know Better; Friday: Cousin Joe’s Band; and Saturday: Ten Penny Bit. See the full schedule at https://www.mainstreetwooster.org/main-street-music. Party on the Patio, 6-9 p.m....
Information and some health screenings offered at health fair June 22
The Wayne County Health Department is hosting its first Community Health Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at 244 W. South St., Wooster. Several healthcare, social service and mental health organizations will be on hand to answer questions. Some health screenings will be offered. Light refreshments will be provided.
Holmes County Historical Society to host community history event at Oak Hill Cemetery
The Holmes County Historical Society is hosting a free public event to bring back to life some interesting characters who are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. The program will begin with a brief history of the cemetery and the authentication of the Adena Indian Mound by Mark Boley and Debbie Kline. This will be followed by a brief narrative from each character actor, who will then navigate to the final resting place of those they are portraying.
Downtown Massillon apartment building sells for $3.75 million to Westlake attorneys
MASSILLON – A new limited liability has taken ownership of 59 Duncan Place, paying close to $4 million for the downtown apartment complex. 59 Lincoln Way LLC of Westlake purchased the apartment building May 21 from Arizona-based Massillon Apartment Investors LLC for $3.75 million, according to the Stark County auditor's website. ...
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