LOcal News of Interest
Hiland High School seniors create mesmerizing mock crash scene
How many times do people go home at night, lock their garage door and not give a second thought to arriving safely at home? That scenario can change in a heartbeat when bad decisions take place on the road behind the wheel of an automobile.
One bad choice can lead to Gary Chanay, Holmes County sheriff’s deputy, responding to an accident and then knocking on the door of a young person’s home to tell their parents that they won’t be coming home — ever. READ MORE>>>
Baby Giraffe needs a name. Can you help?
WALNUT CREEK — Meet ... Charlie?
OK, it really isn’t this giraffe’s name, but for a lack of another, that is what I decided to call the friendly 6-footer. The male is a baby at 3 months old, with large dark eyes, a handsome face and the longest neck.
What he lacks is a name. Henry Hampton, owner of The Farm at Walnut Creek in eastern Holmes County....READ MORE>>>
Local named OAMP champ
Winesburg Meats Inc. of Winesburg recently competed in the product competition of the Ohio Association of Meat Processors (OAMP), at the association’s 70th annual state convention on March 19-20, at the Columbus Airport Marriott.
Winesburg Meats won honors....READ MORE>>>
World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock makes new home in the Swiss Village of Sugarcreek
WALNUT CREEK -- For many years, the 23.5-foot-tall Swiss clock, known as the World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock, drew thousands of tourists to the former Alpine Alpa Restaurant in Wilmot. When the restaurant closed its doors, its assets were sold at public auction, including the cuckoo clock.
The clock was originally constructed in 1972, and is listed as number two on a list of Eight of the World’s Biggest Roadside Attractions.... READ MORE>>>
HOLMES LIBRARY CONTINUES IT STRUGGLES TO FIND FUNDING
MILLERSBURG -- Budget cuts, a levy failure and necessary reduction of services made 2009 a bad year for the Holmes County District Public Library.
The library receives 96 percent of its funding from the state, according to Director Arlene Radden, noting, "These funds have been declining since 2001."
And then the other shoe fell.
"The recession in 2009 resulted in an unprecedented drop in funding,
2/25/2010 The Daily Record ...READ MORE
HOLMES HAS ITS FIRST COVERED BRIDGE, AND IT WAS FREE
WALNUT CREEK -- After three years of planning and construction the first covered bridge in Holmes County was opened Nov. 14, and given the name Stutzman's Crossing.
In 2006, County Engineer Chris Young had the idea of building a covered bridge to replace the bridge on County Road 145 near Walnut Creek.
"It's great. A lot of work went into it," Young said.....2/25/2010 The Daily Record ...READ MORE
FURNITURE MAKERS AND RETAILERS SEEING EFFECTS OF SLOW ECONOMY
MILLERSBURG -- ....In another part of the county, the same problems plague Walnut Creek Furniture.
"As far as competing, you just have to kind of restructure and try different things," said manager Galen Swartzentruber. "It's not like it used to be, obviously."
Walnut Creek Furniture has been developing economy lines. The furniture is still high quality, but a little more affordable and less extravagant than some of the company's other lines, Swartzentruber said.
Customers are still coming in asking for custom pieces. The high-end customer is still there, he said....The Daily Record READ MORE
HOLMES COUNTRY HOPING FOR A SLOW MELT
MILLERSBURG -- The roads are clear, but snow remains and with it a possible Holmes County disaster -- flooding.
"It's a concern, but there's really not much we can do with all that snow," said County Engineer Chris Young.....The Daily Record READ MORE
HOLMES & WAYNE IN TOP OF HEALTHY COUNTY LIST
WOOSTER -- Holmes and Wayne counties are among the healthiest in Ohio, according to a first-ever report ranking the health of counties nationwide.
Holmes County ranked third out of Ohio's 88 counties in health outcomes, according to the County Health Rankings report.....The Daily Record READ MORE
AEP SAYS TREE-TRIMMING HELPING WARD OFF ELECTRIC OUTAGES
By BRYAN SCHAAF Staff Writer
WOOSTER -- Acknowledging receiving numerous complaints since beginning a program to trim back tree limbs and avoid future power outages, representatives from American Electric Power said the effort has been hugely successful in the wake of back-to-back snowstorms......The Daily Record READ MORE
THE HORROR OF HAITI, Native shares vivid story of earthquake, destruction
By Beverly Keller, Local Edition Editor
For Fritz Jeanty, January 12 was another ordinary day in his homeland of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He was on his way home to see his wife, Mamie, and his children, Samuel and Benjamin, when the earth shook and his car came to a halt.
Jeanty painted a picture of the devastation, the heartache and the aftermath of the earthquake that rocked Haiti and measured 7.0 on the Richter scale to those who came out to the Help for Haiti event at German Village in Berlin last weekend.
.....The Budget.. READ MORE
HOLMES & WAYNE IN TOP OF HEALTHY COUNTY LIST
WOOSTER -- Holmes and Wayne counties are among the healthiest in Ohio, according to a first-ever report ranking the health of counties nationwide.
Holmes County ranked third out of Ohio's 88 counties in health outcomes, according to the County Health Rankings report.....The Daily Record READ MORE
THINGS TO DO IN WALNUT CREEK
Carlisle Inn
Carlisle Inn is located on Walnut Creek's main street, we provide you a home away from home with peaceful comfort in a spotless room with luxury amenities.
Carlisle Gifts
Over the years, Carlisle Gifts has filled homes with precious gifts, charming keepsakes, and home accents worthy of the finest home—yours!
Coblentz Chocolates
Coblentz Chocolates not only a candy store but also a manufacturer of fine chocolate products. Take a peek from our viewing gallery and watch chocolates being made.
Der Dutchman Restaurant
Located in the center of Walnut Creek, our Amish kitchen cooking is the No. 1 reason generations of visitors make the trip to Der Dutchman Restaurant.
P. Graham Dunn
P. Graham Dunn, located in the heart of Amish Country, is the fulfillment of a 30-year vision to create wall decor, home furnishings and gifts that please the eye and inspire the heart.
The Farm at Walnut Creek
The Farm at Walnut Creek is a working Farm with a one of a kind collection of animals from all over the world.
Walnut Creek Amish Flea Market
The Walnut Creek Amish Flea Market is not just another flea market! We offer 50,000 square feet of products from Amish Country. From gift ideas to unique decor, you are sure to find "treasures".
Walnut Creek Cheese
Amish Country’s premier store to shop for Amish style foods and practical housewares. You truly can focus on the fun in functional when you shop Walnut Creek Cheese!
Walnut Creek Furniture
Located in the heart of Ohio's Amish country, Walnut Creek Furniture has been bringing quality, handcrafted Amish furniture to homes for over 20 years.