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Township proposes increased patrolling East Union Township Trustees are considering a proposal forwarded by Apple Creek Police to provide patrolling services for the township.† Wayne County Sheriffís Office budget cuts have drastically reduced the number of patrol cars on Wayne County roads to 12, and …

Woosterites gather to debate potential levy The city of Wooster has created a hotline to address questions about the recent levy request. Last Wednesday, concerned citizens congregated at Wooster High School and received a packet of information regarding the proposed levy, including a list of …

Ken Bogucki to lead wine tasting at Inn Master Sommelier Ken Bogucki will lead a series of wine tastings starting tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at the Wooster Inn and running each Saturday until Feb. 27.† The tasting will feature different wines from around the world, …

Study shows lower cancer rates for Amish Researchers at The Ohio State University have discovered that cancer rates amongst Holmes County Amish families are lower than expected. They were surprised to discover such low rates of cancer given the fact that the ancestral pool is …

Massillon man serves time for local robberies A Massillon man was sentenced to eight years in prison on Tuesday. Ryan Shaheen, 23, was charged with three counts of robbery in the second degree for robbing two pharmacies in Orville and the Wooster Dollar General with …

Orville man named Firefighter of the Year Ryan May, a firefighter from Orville, was recently named Firefighter of the Year. He and his family will hold preside over this title during the local Independence Day parade this coming July. ìIn becoming a firefighter, I have …