Good morning, Holmes County. Infrastructure investments are transforming our community's landscape as Brewster unveils ambitious plans for 2025. After a 15-year wait, Hillview Mobile Home Park residents will finally connect to municipal sewer services, while multiple streets throughout the village will see fresh pavement. The fire department's push for round-the-clock EMS staffing demonstrates how critical services evolve alongside our physical infrastructure.
Meanwhile, two significant decisions loom on upcoming ballots. The Wooster schools bond proposal would replace aging facilities with a new middle school—a move supporters like Paul Seling argue protects property values and strengthens educational opportunities for generations. In more troubling news, a violent incident at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility has resulted in felony charges for two teens accused of attacking an instructor with a rubber mallet, a stark reminder of challenges facing juvenile justice facilities.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏙️ Brewster plans major upgrades for 2025. The village will tackle long-awaited sewer projects, including connecting Hillview Mobile Home Park to the municipal system after a 15-year delay. Road improvements include paving the Seventh Street SE limestone path, widening Chesnut Avenue, and repaving multiple streets throughout the community. The fire department will increase staffing to ensure two EMS workers are available 24/7, potentially funded by a replacement levy on November's ballot. Residents can also look forward to new accessible bathrooms at Bimeler Park and community events like the Fireman's Festival and summer concert series.
🏫 Wooster schools bond vote is an investment in the future. The proposed bond would fund a new middle school while taking the aging Cornerstone building offline, avoiding millions in costly repairs. According to parent and Wooster graduate Paul Seling, strong schools protect property values, attract families and businesses, and strengthen the community for generations. The plan also allows for potential new use of the Cornerstone building through the Wooster Growth Corporation. Seling urges voters to support the May 6 bond issue, arguing that waiting will only increase costs and limit opportunities for students.
🔨 Two teens attacked instructor with rubber mallet at juvenile facility. Isaiah Horton and Hunter White, both 18, have been indicted on felonious assault charges following the incident at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility in Massillon, Ohio. The pair allegedly went after a shop instructor earlier this month, according to local news reports. They have since been transferred from the juvenile facility to Stark County jail. The case has garnered significant local attention, ranking among the news station's most popular recent stories.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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West Holmes (7-5) | ||
@ Madison Comprehensive | W 10-6 | |
Hiland (11-0) | ||
@ Ridgewood | W 8-1 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Madison Comprehensive squeezed past West Holmes 3-2 in a nail-biter that pushed the Rams to an impressive 12-2 record. The Knights (6-10) couldn't quite deliver the knockout blow against the home team, who now turn their attention to Galion's Tigers in their next challenge. West Holmes will look to bounce back when they face Clear Fork's Colts on Friday in what promises to be an intriguing non-league matchup.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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West Holmes (6-10) | ||
@ Madison Comprehensive | L 3-2 | |
Hiland (1-9) | ||
@ Ridgewood | L 12-0 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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💰 Financial Friday
Did you know that regularly reviewing and updating your budget can enhance your financial awareness and adaptability? Staying in tune with your spending habits helps you adjust for unexpected expenses and can even uncover opportunities to save more.
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