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Wooster man arrested in murder attempt A 22-year-old Wooster man Christopher Rouse was arrested Sunday morning for the attempted murder of a 68-year-old man. According to Wooster Police Chief Steve Glick, Rouse broke into a residence around 1:30 a.m. and was caught by the homeowner. …

Local murder case reaches convictions Wayne County resident Barbara Raber was convicted guilty of the murder of Barbara Weaver on Tuesday. She faces up to a life in prison and will be sentenced Sept. 30 at 1:30 p.m. Raberís attorney Assistant Public Director John Leonard …

Sheriffís Office plans to reduce budget In order to combat the recession, the Wayne County Sheriffís Office has laid off two part-time employees and is looking for additional ways to reduce the officeís budget. The Wayne County Sheriffís Office has been asked to reduce the …

Rise in motor vehicle theft in City of Wooster Wooster Chief of Police Steve Glick stated on Tuesday that there have been 252 reported thefts from motor vehicles this year, compared to the 243 this time in 2008. Police reports indicate that the middle-to-northern part …

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 …

Wooster alumna to hold book signing College of Wooster alumna Dr. Susan Albers ë97 will be signing copies of her new book ì50 Ways To Soothe Yourself Without Food” during a reception at the Wooster Book Co. at 7:30 p.m. today. Albers also authored ìEating …