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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 …

Suspected killerís house searched in Cleveland Digging at the home of suspected serial killer Anthony Sowell of Cleveland continues.† Police and FBI agents are utilizing x-ray technology and miniature cameras to examine spaces between walls and floors of Sowellís home.† Thermal imaging and radar technology …

Holtec Manufacturer bringing jobs to Orrville International aluminum extrusion and fabrication manufacturer Holtec, previously residing in Marlton, N.J., plans to relocate its Ohio operations to Orrville, bringing 300 jobs and occupying the former American Weatherseal manufacturing plant.† Mike Hedberg, director of the Office of Orrville …

Environmental agency fines Holmes County Holmes County faces fines up to $85,000 for violating codes established by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.† The organization released their preliminary findings on Sept. 15. The fines do not include costs associated with restoring the Holmes County landfill to …