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Family: Daughter, Cynthia Mohr McCauley, son-in-law Robert McCauley, their son, Ben McCauley; son, Michael J. Mohr, daughter- in-law Laura, their two daughters, Michaela and Cassie. Our first- born son, Richard (Ricky), was killed in a traffic accident. Pets: Missey, our Irish setter rescue.

Fresh-Cut Grass and French Fries

Ah, the smell of fresh-cut grass -- a sure sign that spring is in the air. But there's also another familiar scent in the air at The College of Wooster these days, and it is one more closely associated with autumn. One of the mowers used by the campus grounds crew runs on vegetable oil from the dining halls, and, according to Beau Mastrine, director of grounds, "it smells like the fair."

Advocates Say Lawmakers Wasting Time Opposing 'Mythical Bill'

By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Bureau

Apple Creek a Vote Away From Raising Its Water and Sewer Rates

By CHRIS KICK Staff Writer

Ruth Butler

Carol Dessenberg

CRESTON -- Carol Lee Dessenberg, 68, formerly of Rittman, died Sunday morning, April 5, 2009, at the home of her brother in Creston following a brief illness. Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Murray Funeral Home in Creston. Private family services and interment will be held at Rittman Cemetery. Those who wish may make contributions to help with final expenses to Murray Funeral Home, 173 S. Main St., Creston, OH 44217.

Holmes Launches Economic Web Site

By CHRISTINE L. PRATT Staff Writer

William Eick

Donna Hines

ASHLAND -- Donna Jean (Houston) Hines, 84, of Ashland, died unexpectedly early Friday morning, April 3, 2009, at Grant Hospital in Columbus. She was born in Ashland County on Feb. 23, 1925, to the late Charles C. and Ada Brown Houston. She had been a resident of Ashland County her entire life. She was a homemaker and a member of Clear Creek Church of Christ.

Holmes Jobless Rate Up in March

By KATY GANZ Staff Writer

Mary Keim

FREDERICKSBURG -- Mary J. Keim, 66, of 7928 Weaver Road, Fredericksburg, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at her home following an extended illness. She was born near Apple Creek on May 22, 1942, to the late John and Mattie (Miller) Troyer and married Roy J. Keim on Oct. 17, 1963. He survives.

Republicans Want Budget Office Re-Established

By MARC KOVAC Dix Capital Bureau

Letters to the Editor

Bring siren blare closer to home Editor:

Ray Mast

BIG PRAIRIE -- Ray C. Mast, 62, formerly of Shreve Road, has had a change of address. He decided to accept the Lord's invitation to permanently reside in His home Sunday, April 5, 2009. Ray was born Feb. 19, 1947 in Mount Hope, the son of the late Poppy Christ and Orrie (Gingerich) Mast. He is survived by his wife, Deborah (Yoder) Mast whom he married June 14, 1975.

Meeting Notes

Wayne County Retired Teachers Association Sgt. Mike Jewell provided a program on identity theft when Wayne County Retired Teachers Association met for its March meeting at the United Methodist Church of Wooster.

Helping Others Streb's Goal

Editors note: This is the first in a series of eight articles on the finalists for the Roy S. Bates Foundation Student-Athlete of the Year Award. Profiled today is Dalton's Abby Streb. Each of the finalists will receive a one-time $2,500 scholarship for being selected. By AARON DORKSEN

Sound Advice to Work By

I just got used to waking up before 10 a.m. when I got called into my editor's office on Friday the 13th and was told I was going to be moving across the room into the sports department. I was stunned. Why would they want me, a little runt news reporter to cover an area that many readers are feverishly passionate about.

Cow Softball Team Continues to Struggle

College of Wooster Report A day after dropping a doubleheader to Denison, The College of Wooster softball team traveled to Cleveland and fell twice more. Case Western Reserve downed the Scots 7-0 and 4-1 in non-conference action Sunday afternoon at Mather Field.

The Future's On Display

By ART HOLDEN Daily Record Outdoor Editor

Pettorini Notches His 900th Career Victory

College of Wooster Report Tim Pettorini became the eighth coach in NCAA Div. III history to win 900 games on Sunday, doing so when his College of Wooster squad swept North Coast Athletic Conference East Division foe Hiram College by scores of 10-4 and 3-0 at Fishel Field in Hiram.