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First Baptist of Berlin celebrates 75 years of preaching and history

  • October 28, 2009
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Seventy-five years in the ministry is a great testament of faith, and Pastor Tom Nye, along with the entire congregation of First Baptist Church of Berlin, is very excited to be celebrating such an anniversary.“We are all very thankful that this church has stood for 75 years in faith service to the Lord,” Nye said. “As with most churches, First Baptist has endured some ups and downs and...

Making the most of the view

  • October 28, 2009
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I once read of a woman confined to her hospital bed. She could only see a sliver of the sky through the room's single window to the outside world.A visitor made a comment that it was too bad that her friend didn't have a better view. The elderly patient disagreed.She said that she enjoyed that little portal to the world. From where she lay, she could see an occasional bird wing past, or catch a...

West Holmes Student of the Week

  • October 28, 2009
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Michael Stroffolino Jr., 17, is a senior at West Holmes High School and the son of Mike and Sandy Stroffolino.He attended grade school in Nashville/Lakeville and his favorite teacher was "Mr. Blake in second grade because we had weekly spelling tests and if you got an 'A' you would get a can of pop."When asked what teacher has made the biggest impact on him, Michael replied, "It would have to be...

Hiland Student of the Week

  • October 28, 2009
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Emily Beechy, 15, a sophomore at Hiland High School, is the daughter of Brian and Beth Beechy.She attended Walnut Creek Elementary, where her favorite teacher was Ms. Porteus “because she was really creative and her class was always fun.”Mrs. Herman is the teacher she feels has made the biggest impact on her. Some memorable scholastic experiences were the eighth grade Washington, D.C., trip...

ODH orders additional H1N1 Flu Vaccine More than 160,000 doses to be shipped

  • October 28, 2009
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The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) recently submitted an order for 160,100 doses of H1N1 flu vaccine to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A total of 160,100 doses will be shipped directly to 314 local health departments and hospitals in 88 Ohio counties. The order includes 66,100 doses of nasal-spray vaccine and 94,000 shots of H1N1 flu vaccine. Nasal-spray vaccine is...

Vegetarian diets: Right or wrong for children

  • October 28, 2009
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When you think of someone that practices a vegetarian diet, you may not normally think of kids. For one thing, kids like chicken nuggets, cheeseburgers and other fast foods that adults try to avoid. Kids also need to grow and take in a variety of nutrients. The popular perception is that in order to grow, kids need meat, eggs, milk and other animal derived foods.But did you know that most...

Holmes County Health Department and Pomerene Hospital set up flu hotline

  • October 28, 2009
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In light of a recent increase in H1N1 activity, as well as the start of the flu season, Holmes County has set up a flu hotline. The hotline number is 330-473-4255. This number can be called for questions about both seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus.The hotline will be manned during weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anytime after 4:30 p.m. and on weekends, the hotline will have an automated...

Pomerene taking germ prevention to the schools

  • October 28, 2009
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As the flu continues to reel in students all over the county this fall, Pomerene Hospital has taken an active role in spearheading attempts to educate the county's youth as to how they can best combat the flu, and H1N1 in particular.Teams of specialists from Pomerene Hospital are going to schools throughout East and West Holmes School Districts, discussing techniques, causes and ways to prevent...

PUBLICRECORD

  • October 28, 2009
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Sheriff’s Reports Oct. 19, 2009 Suspicious vehicle reported on CR 59, Mechanic Township. Reports taken of breaking and entering on TR 1057, Washington Township, theft on TR 4, Richland Township, and breaking and entering on TR 31, Richland Township. Disabled vehicle reported on Main St., Berlin. Report taken of a two vehicle non-injury accident on US 62, Berlin Township. OSP handled reports of a...

PUBLICRECORD

  • October 28, 2009
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Hardy Township Beverly K. Giannone to Paul H. Weaver, trustee, 37.687 and 7.557 acres, $203,835.50. Ruth & Virg Legacy II, LLC, to Paul H. Weaver, trustee, 37.061 acres, $248,842. Mechanic Township Henry M. and Betty Wengerd to Paul A. Troyer, 9.5 acres, Lots 19 and 34, $95,000. Paul N. and Clara E. Raber to Allen P. Raber, 2.293, 1.37, and 4.13 acres, $48,000. Ervin N. and Emma Raber to...