Plane hijacked in Mexico lands safely As of press time, a Bolivian national is being held in custody for hijacking a Boeing 737 Aeromexico jet in Cancun Mexico. The hijacking took place at 1:40 p.m. and the plane was landed safely in Mexico City, its …
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CAMPUS
Forum series begins with famous author The Wooster Forum series begins Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in McGaw Chapel.† Tracey Kidder, a bestselling author, will discuss ìMountains Beyond Mountains,” an exploration of tuberculosis and AIDS through the eyes of Dr. Paul Farmer, operating in …
LOCAL
Waste causes hearing at Health Department A local dumping ground may face a hearing at the Holmes County Department of Health. The Department is responding to a report from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency which indicated a property off of Route 83 in Prairie Township …
National
Fire spreads in California Firefighters battling wildfires in the mountains surrounding Los Angeles may face further challenges due to a change in weather conditions this week.† Lower humidity in the region may further fuel the massive fires, which are assumed to be caused by human …
INTERNATIONAL
Palestinian and Israeli have discussions Though formal peace negotiations remain deadlocked, high-level officials from Israel and the Palestinian Territories met Wednesday to engage in economic discussions.† These are the highest level discussions held since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has assumed office. Palestinian Economy Minister Bassem …
CAMPUS
Ohio Light Opera to redefine ties to College The Ohio Light Opera and The College of Wooster announced Wednesday that the opera will be reincorporating as an independent not-for-profit organization, rather than as a subsidary of the College. The opera will continue to be affiliated …