Daily Record, The Wooster, OH

Region Briefs

Creston spraying for mosquitoes tonight CRESTON -- The village will be sprayed for mosquitoes tonight at 8:15 p.m. In the event of heavy rain, the spraying will be done at a later date.

Voting Security Important for November Election

By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Bureau

Daniel Rohr

NAVARRE -- Daniel Paul Rohr, 18, of Navarre, went to be with the angels in heaven Wednesday morning, June, 25, 2008, at The Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by his entire family. He had been hospitalized since April 8 waiting for a heart transplant.

Big Prairie-Lakeville Alumni Banquet Honors Class of 1958

LAKEVILLE -- The 56th Annual Big Prairie-Lakeville Alumni Banquet was held on May 10 at the Lakeville School. President Forest Tate welcomed the 179 former students who were in attendance. The meal was catered by Penny Blubaugh and music was performed by Keep Right. The class of 1958 was honored and introduced by Carol (Bell) Adams. They had 14 members present. Members of the 1958 class were given a glass vase engraved with BP-L 50 years holding three red roses.

Henry Young

WOOSTER -- Henry R. Young, 87, died Thursday, June 26, 2008, at Smithville Western Care Center, Wooster. Memorial services will be Tuesday, July 1, at 11 a.m. at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road, Rittman.

Francisco Badillo

ORRVILLE -- Francisco Badillo, 80, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Brenn-Field Nursing Center in Orrville. At his request, there will be no calling hours or services. Cremation will take place and cremains will be placed in the columbarium wall at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, at a later date.

Carrying the Torch

By BRYAN SCHAAF Staff Writer

Focus On Aging Adult Day Programs Design an Individual Care Plan

What happens as our physical difficulties impair movement and we find we can no longer care for ourselves without help? What happens when memory problems mean we forget to take medication that is needed to maintain health? What happens if we have a health crisis but no one is there to provide assistance? Our planning for retirement rarely considers these what-ifs. Getting older can be difficult. That difficulty can lead to diminished quality of life. What can you do about that? How can you ma...

Smithville Discusses Intent, Enforceability of Property Code

By RACHEL JACKSON Staff Writer

Police

ORRVILLE -- A 54-year-old Wooster man was arrested on June 20 at 12:31 p.m. after reportedly assaulting an employee of a service station in the 1400 block of West High Street. Larry Weese of 504 North St., was arrested after he reportedly verbally abused and spit on an attendant at the business. He then left that business and went to another service station along High Street where he turned himself in to police officers. Weese, who is charged with criminal trespass, was transported to the Way...

Knowing Christ Is 'the Only Thing'

Last week marked my second year of reporting and writing for The Daily Record. In two years, I've written an average of 30 articles a month, a total of more than 700. Of those, certain experiences stand out.

Local Officials Agree with Decision

Drop quote suggestion if you want one "The alternative is people get killed in their own house, which is supposed to be a sanctuary," Nick Renihan, owner of The Gun Shop.

Contamination May Have Drifted Beyond Millersburg Well Site

By NICK SABO Staff Writer

It All Comes Down to Saturday Finale for 'Singing Sensations'

By LYDIA GEHRING Living Editor

Wooster Gymnasts Compete at Ymca National Meet

From staff reports The Wooster YMCA gymnastics team qualified for the YMCA National Gymnastics Championships with a solid regular season.

Coaching Openings

NORWAYNE n Norwayne High School is looking for a freshman volleyball coach. If interested contact Trisha Wiles at 330-201-2206.

Land Transfers

HOLMES COUNTY Berlin Township -- Robert L. and Katie D. Mast to Abe D. Mast, 3.486 acres, $10,000.

Religion Briefs

Music evangelist at Orrville Baptist ORRVILLE -- Music evangelist Greg Lockridge will be at Orrville Baptist Church Saturday and Sunday. A free concert is scheduled for Saturday evening at 7 p.m. A love offering will be received. Lockridge will share Sunday on "Reviving the Church of Jesus Christ" in both the 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. services. Orrville Baptist is at 204 Bell Ave.; Brad Dews is pastor.

Wayne County's Cdbg Wish List

By CHRIS KICK Staff Writer

Blood Drives

WOOSTER -- The Wayne County Chapter of American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives as part of the national Red Cross' annual July Jamboree event: -- Trinity United Church of Christ, 150 E. North St., July 3, 1- 6 p.m.