Recent News
Crossing repairs Feb. 27-28
Feb 24, 2023Wheeling Lake Erie railroad crews will work on the Church Road/state Route 57 crossing south of Orrville.
SWCD septic session Feb. 16
Feb 6, 2023Experts from the Wayne County Health Department will present on how to keep your septic system functioning well.
Women’s Empowerment series to launch on Feb. 6
Jan 16, 2023Women’s Empowerment is a series of free workshops offered to help women move to their next step in life.
Business
Jarrett announces shipping option
Jan 17, 2023Jarrett Companies, a world-wide provider of logistics, transportation, warehousing and fleet services based in Orrville, announced the availability of its international shipping option for select clientele.
HWEC's Johnson graduates from leadership program
Jan 13, 2023Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative employee Josh Johnson has graduated from the Cooperative Leadership Edge program.
Jordan joins KIKO business team
Nov 26, 2021KIKO Realtors, Auctioneers & Advisors recently welcomed Margaret Jordan to its business-development team.
Church
Smithville UMC holding bible school
Smithville United Methodist Church will hold a summer Vacation Bible School and other events.
Shreve UMC GriefShare starts Jan. 6
Shreve United Methodist Church will host a GriefShare program.
Multi-media production at Faith Christian Academy
"Heaven’s Gates & Hell’s Flames," a multi-media production, is coming to Faith Christian Academy in Wilmot Oct. 31-Nov. 2.
Sonnenberg celebrating 200th
The Sonnenberg Mennonite Church will celebrate its 200th anniversary.
Education
pplications are now available for 2023 Unkefer Scholarship
Consumers National Bank announced its 2023 Homer Unkefer Agriculture Scholarship application is available for students pursuing secondary education in an agriculture-related profession.
WCSCC restaurant now open
The Grass Roots Café at the Wayne County Schools Career Center is now open to the public.
Smithville NHS chapter inducts 20 new members
On Nov. 7 the Smithville High School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 20 new members for this school year.
WCSCC adult ed open house scheduled
The Wayne County Schools Career Center will host an open house/ice cream social for prospective adult education students on Wednesday, July 13.
Health
Growing Healthy Habits 2023 Winter Wellness Walk Feb. 18
Feb 9, 2023The Growing Healthy Habits Coalition will hold its 2023 Winter Wellness Walk.
Nussbaum speaks at Orr Chamber Wellness Series
Feb 8, 2023The Orrville Area Chamber held its second Chamber Wellness Series on Feb. 1.
Aultman Orrville looking for volunteers
Jan 12, 2023Aultman Orrville Hospital is seeking new volunteers to help support caregivers, patients and families.
Trinity UMC hosting blood drives
Nov 22, 2022Trinity United Methodist Church will host community blood drives with the American Red Cross.
Sports
Smith, Jr. wins 300th game
Steve Smith, Jr., a 1986 Orrville graduate who played basketball for his dad, the late Steve Smith, at OHS, recently won his 300th career game as head basketball coach.
OHS girls swim team has depth
The Orrville High swim team will be led by second-year coach Tammy Lyons.
Charity hoops at Orrville
More than a Game, a charity basketball game, will be held at Orrville High School’s Bob Knight Gymnasium.
OABGC finishes fall season
The Orrville Area Boys and Girls Club fall sports have finished up.
Columnists
Say a prayer for a big little brother
Mar 13, 2023Columnist Leslie Pearce-Keating discusses her uncle Don.
New rules already having a weird effect on baseball
Mar 2, 2023Columnist Aaron Dorksen discusses the new rules in MLB.
It's all about going home, even in your mind
Feb 25, 2023Columnist Mike Dewey discusses stormy weather and making it home for reunions.
Rare fifth-year seniors help Scots to top spot in NCAC
Feb 22, 2023Columnist Aaron Dorksen discusses College of Wooster basketball.