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Generals crown homecoming royalty

Fairgrounds a book lover’s paradise

Amish Country’s charming experience Charm Days provide fun while helping others

by davemast Every year for the past 27 years, the people of Charm have turned their focus not just to providing a wonderful weekend of fun, food and frolic, but to the families in the community who are in need. This Oct. 9 and 10, the quaint little village of Charm will be filled with benefit bake sales, a flea market, yard sales throughout the town, a school benefit including old-fashioned...

2009 Tree Farm Tour brings county's natural beauty into focus for many

The 2009 Ohio Tree Farm Tour, held at the farm of Bob and Karen Hunter, who happen to be the recipients of the coveted 2009 Ohio Tree Farm of the Year award, was intended to be a form of education, with topics offered by knowledgeable presenters on trapping, growing trees and timber harvesting, pond and stream studies, wildlife management, seeding and a host of other seminars.Education was indeed...

Area orthodontist takes over Nippert practice

Dr. Tim Stuhlmiller, a Dover orthodontist, is expanding his practice into the Holmes County area. He will assume the duties and patients of Dr. Michael Nippert, who has decided to permanently leave private practice after 15 years to pursue a career as an orthodontist in the U.S. Army. “I have worked with Dr. Nippert over the last few months, becoming familiar with patients and their...

Holmes County WIC receives state recognition

Holmes County WIC was recently awarded the 2008 Breastfeeding Project Award from the Ohio Department of Health. This award recognizes success in the promotion of breast-feeding by WIC programs across the state and is awarded to two programs. The promotion of breast-feeding is an important part of the mission of the Holmes County WIC program. Staff regularly reach out to the participants of WIC,...

Startzman clinic plays host to clinics, foundation, in special meeting

On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the Viola Startzman Free Clinic (VSFC) hosted a meeting of representatives from 16 other Ohio free clinics and the Heinz Family Foundation. The purpose of the gathering was to discuss strategies to more efficiently utilize the drug repository program.The program, made possible by Karon’s Law, which went into effect in April 2004, allows unused drugs from a licensed...

Educational session to focus on preparing and managing finances

Managing personal finances can be an overwhelming task for anyone. But for individuals 55 and older, there is a whole new batch of questions to address. What decisions can I still make? How do I tackle the challenges of the market? What opportunities can I take to make a difference?These and other questions will be addressed by Jim Frado, ChFC, CLU, at the third and final session of a three-part...

Unleash your networking power

Unleash your networking power, learn strategies to fine tune your “elevator speech,” and improve the effectiveness of your presentation to make a lasting first impression.The Orrville Area Young Professionals Network (OAYPN) invites area professionals, ages 20-39, to attend their Founders Appreciation Luncheon, Oct. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Memories Party & Conference Center,...

Grand opening at County Line Historical Museum to be held Oct. 9-10

The grand opening of the recently completed County Line Historical Museum, located at 281 North Market Street (the former Grosjean Tin Shop) in downtown Shreve will be held on Friday, Oct. 9, from 5-8 p.m. Remarks will be at 5:30 p.m., followed by light refreshments, souvenirs and museum tours throughout the evening. The celebration will continue on Saturday, Oct. 10, from noon to 3 p.m., with...