West Salem News

Several horses on the Linden Horse Farm got quite a scare Friday afternoon when a storage barn next to theirs caught on fire and propane tanks inside exploded.

A resident in West Salem gave new meaning to the phase "neighborhood watch" over the Fourth of July weekend as four people were arrested in connection to a failed burglary of a home.

The 22nd Annual BBQ Roundup proved it's not Southerners with the best sauce - it's the Midwesterners who rule, or at least, in this competition.

"Look at 'em, honey! Take your time!" Jim Bussell of West Salem shouted encouragement to his granddaughter, Leann Neer, 15, on Saturday morning as she and her horse navigated the mounted shooting course set up at the Wayne County fairgrounds over the weekend.

One month after gathering input from residents on a proposed sewer extension from the village to Interstate 71, a paperwork snafu has left the $1.2 million project dead in the water.

Last year, Barry and Susan Stewart missed out on the Texas Pete Twin City RibFest, only hearing about it after the fact.

Senior center taking shape in Gloria Glens June 12th, 2009 Judy A. Totts The Gazette GLORIA GLENS - "Are they putting us to work, or what?" joked Violet Sedlak of Gloria Glens, as she stepped carefully over the sawdust-covered green plastic tarp on the floor at Village Hall.

Some residents view a village sewer line extension to Interstate 71 as the best way to facilitate growth; others don't see a need to disrupt peaceful farmland in the township.

By IRV OSLIN T-G Staff Writer Residents in the northern part of the county " and those in the Hillsdale Local Schools district " will vote Tuesday on tax levies for schools, fire protection and village expenses.

NorthWood High School band students and parents were at Monday night's Wa-Nee school board meeting to welcome their new director.

The area racing season is almost here. Attica Raceway Park opens March 27 with point classes of 410 sprints, 305 sprints and late models all competing at the dirt short oval.

Authorities in Mercer County are investigating a deadly tractor accident. A relative found a man under a tractor on a Maysville Road farm in West Salem township this afternoon.

In today's economy, keeping your equipment in tiptop condition is even more critical as budgets continue to shrink.

The B.J Alan Co. and Congress Township have been locked in a zoning battle since 2004, but just how the battle began depends on who you ask.

The parents of Cherie Ann Sander and Jonathon Isaiah Hoffman announce the engagement of their children.

Many residents of small villages and towns across Wayne County have or know someone who has been affected by the economic downturn.

A Perry Township family is mourning the loss of their 3-year-old grandson who police say walked away from a traffic accident only to be struck and killed minutes later by a car that lost control on the same ...

A 3-year-old Wooster boy was killed as the result of a two-car crash just before noon on Sunday, Feb.

Linda L. Conkle, 64, of West Salem Street, died Wednesday at the Hospice House in Poland, following a brief illness.

Staff Writer MEDINA - Before passing the 2009 county budget Wednesday, county commissioners postponed the courthouse renovation/expansion project indefinitely.