Category: Local

  • LOCAL

    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 fulfilled my lifeís true ambition,” May told The Daily Record.…

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    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 is also being used to identify potential locations for more…

  • LOCAL

    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 Industrial Development, stated this deal has been eight months in…

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    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 Ohio EPA code. Both Holmes County and World Resources Land…

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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. Rouse fought with the wife after attempts to call 9-1-1,…

  • LOCAL

    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 attributed the murder to Weaverís husband Eli Weaver in his…