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Wooster (IPA [wʊstɚ]) first syllable pronounced "puss--like the cat--with a w" is a city in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. Located in eastern Ohio approximately 50 mi (80 km) SSW of Cleveland, Wooster is noted as the location of The College of Wooster. The population was 24,811 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Wayne County^GR6. Download high resolution version (600x623, 97 KB)Wayne County courthouse in Wooster, Ohio (taken Sept. ... Download high resolution version (600x623, 97 KB)Wayne County courthouse in Wooster, Ohio (taken Sept. ... This is a concise version of the International Phonetic Alphabet for English sounds. ... Wayne County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area Ranked 34th - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 kmÂ²) - Width 220 miles (355 km) - Length 220 miles (355 km) - % water 8. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area Ranked 34th - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 kmÂ²) - Width 220 miles (355 km) - Length 220 miles (355 km) - % water 8. ... Nickname: The Forest City Motto: Progress and Prosperity Location in Cuyahoga County, Ohio Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio County Cuyahoga Founded 1796 Incorporated 1836 Mayor Frank G. Jackson (D) Area - City 82. ... The College of Wooster is a liberal arts college primarily known for its Independent Study program. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Wayne County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ...

Wooster is the birthplace of physics Nobel Prize winner and chancellor of Washington University Arthur Compton and his brother physicist and president of MIT Karl Taylor Compton. Nobel prize medal. ... Washington University in St. ... Arthur H. Compton on the cover of Time magazine, January 13, 1936 Arthur Holly Compton (September 10, 1892 â€“ March 15, 1962) won the Nobel Prize in Physics (1927) for discovery of the effect named after him. ... MapÃºa Institute of Technology (MIT, MapÃºaTech or simply MapÃºa) is a private, non-sectarian, Filipino tertiary institute located in Intramuros, Manila. ... Karl Taylor Compton (1887-1954) was a prominent American physicist and president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (1930-1948). ...

Geography

Wooster is located at 40°48′33″N, 81°56′14″W (40.809301, -81.937258)^GR1. Image File history File links OHMap-doton-Wooster. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.3 km² (14.4 mi²). 37.2 km² (14.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.14%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 24,811 people, 10,040 households, and 6,174 families residing in the city. The population density was 666.6/km² (1,726.1/mi²). There were 10,674 housing units at an average density of 286.8/km² (742.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.59% White, 3.82% African American, 0.26% Native American, 1.54% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 10,040 households out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.88. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 22.0% under the age of 18, 14.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,400, and the median income for a family was $47,118. Males had a median income of $34,021 versus $23,608 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,505. About 7.8% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1667x2500, 1217 KB) Summary Telamon on the Wayne County, Ohio courthouse in Wooster. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1667x2500, 1217 KB) Summary Telamon on the Wayne County, Ohio courthouse in Wooster. ... In Greek mythology, Telamon, son of Aeacus, King of Aegina, and Endeis and brother of Peleus, accompanied Jason as one his Argonauts, and was present at the hunt for the Calydonian Boar. ... Atlantes in eclectic style, KanaÅ‚owa Str. ...

Mayor and council

As of 2006, the city is governed by an elected mayor, Jamie Howey, a Republican in his third term as mayor. There is a seven-member City Council: Mindy Cavin (D-1st Ward), Keith Topovski (D-2nd Ward), David Silvestri (R-3rd Ward), Jeff Griffin (R-4th Ward), and at-large members Jon Ulbright (D), Jon Ansel (R) and Bob Breneman (R). Meetings are presided over by City Council President Judy Mitten (R), who is elected at-large.

Municipal elections will be held in November 2007. Mayor Jamie Howey is retiring, and City Councilman Bob Breneman, a fellow Republican, is running for the seat. Breneman's father, J. Clyde Breneman, served as mayor from 1984 to 1994.

Elected representatives

As of 2006, the city is represented in the state House of Representatives by Jim Carmichael (R); in the state Senate by Ron Amstutz (R); and in the U.S. House of Representatives by Ralph Regula (R). Both Carmichael and Amstutz are from Wooster.

In the 2006 elections, Carmichael is running unopposed for re-election. Regula is being challenged by Democrat the Rev. Thomas Shaw, a Methodist minister from Wooster. Amstutz is not up for re-election.

Newspapers

The city has a daily newspaper, The Daily Record, published by Dix Communications/Wooster Republican Printing Co., and a weekly paper, The Wooster Weekly News, published by Graphic Publications Inc. The Akron Beacon Journal occasionally covers the city and Wayne County.

Major Industries

Wooster is the home of a number of major industries. For example, Rubbermaid made its corporate headquarters in Wooster until the end of the 20th Century. Wooster Brush [1] and Wooster Motor Ways [2] have corporate headquarters located in Wooster. The The J.M. Smucker Co., while technically in nearby Orrville, Ohio began, in part, in Wooster when Jerome Monre Smucker, the company founder, worked with and eventually acquired the Wooster-based Warner Pickle Company in late-1800s/early-1900s. Newell Rubbermaid is a manufacturer of home organization products, such as plastic outdoor storage sheds in various sizes (which are made by blow-molded panels), kitchen, hardware, seasonal, cleaning products such as brooms, dustpans, and refuse containers, and commercial items. ... The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM) is a manufacturer and market leader of fruit spreads, ice cream toppings, health and natural foods beverages, and natural peanut butter in North America. ... Orrville is a city in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. ...

For its size, Wooster is also dedicated to the "industry of education." It is common folklore that, with both The College of Wooster and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (a teaching and research facility dedicated to agricultural science, subsidiary of The Ohio State University), there were more Ph.D.s per capita in Wooster than anywhere else in Ohio. The College of Wooster is a liberal arts college primarily known for its Independent Study program. ... Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) is the research institution of the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. ... This article is about Ohio State; there is also an Ohio University. ... Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. ...

In addition to these industries, Wooster remains an agricultural center for Ohio. The OARDC enriches the local farms with knowledge and expertise, which is proudly displayed at the annual Wayne County Fair, held each September (see also Fair). Students in Wooster and surrounding rural communities continue to enroll in youth farming programs such as 4-H and National FFA Organization. Many traditional Amish farmers come to Wooster by horse-and-buggy for commerce as well, including nearby Lehman's Hardware store [3], which provides electricity-free tools and appliances. Lehman's garnered international attention at the turn of the 20th century, during which there was a prevalent scare of what might happen to the electrical infrastructure of the nation when computers transitioned from 1999 to 2000. (See Y2K for more.) A fair is a gathering of people to display or trade produce or other goods, to parade or display animals and often to enjoy associated carnival or funfair entertainment. ... An Agricultural Show or Livestock show is a judged event or display in which breeding stock is showcased. ... 4-H in the United States is a youth organization in the United States administered by the Department of Agriculture Cooperative Extension System with the mission of empowering youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. ... The National FFA Organization is a form of youth organization known as a Career and Technical Student Organization. ... The Amish, pronounced Ã¤ mÇsh, or Ã¤m Çsh, are an Anabaptist Christian denomination found primarily in the United States and Ontario, Canada, that are known for restrictions on the use of modern devices such as automobiles and telephones. ... A horse and buggy circa 1910 The horse and buggy was a carriage drawn by a horse. ... The Year 2000 problem (also known as the Y2K problem, the millennium bug and the Y2K Bug) was the result of a practice in computer program design that caused some date-related processing to operate incorrectly for dates and times on and after January 1, 2000. ...

Professional Sports

The city of Wooster (as well as Wayne County) gained its first professional sports team when the Great Lakes Indoor Football League announced plans to place a 2007 expansion team, the Wayne County Rumble in Wooster. The Great Lakes Indoor Football League is a new indoor football league based along the Great Lakes region. ... The Wayne County Rumble are a Great Lakes Indoor Football League team scheduled to begin play in 2007. ...

Points of interest

The College of Wooster is a liberal arts college primarily known for its Independent Study program. ... Secrest Arboretum (115 acres) is an arboretum located on the campus of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), at the intersection of Pine Road and Green Drive, Wooster, Ohio. ... Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) is the research institution of the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. ... The Ohio Light Opera was founded as a cultural and educational endeavor by the College of Wooster in 1979 and is the only professional company in the United States entirely devoted to operetta. ...

People of interest

The following individuals were born in, raised in, lived in, or currently live in Wooster, Ohio. This is a selective, non-exhaustive list. Some may appear in multiple categories.

Athletes Blake Bowden, (1967- ) American, Psychologist, Playwright, Actor. ... Ian Christy is a game designer, production designer, illustrator, and hack writer. ... Richard Ribbs Gibbs was the keyboard player for the New Wave band Oingo Boingo from 1980 to 1984. ... This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... David Bowie (born David Robert Jones on January 8, 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger and mixer, whose work spans more than four decades. ... George Morgan (1924 – 1975) was a mid-20th century country music singer. ... There have been a number of people named Sidney Smith: Sidney Smith (admiral) Sidney Smith (politician) Sidney Smith (artist) See also Sydney Smith for a list of people by that name This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... James Stuart has been the name of several historical figures. ... J. Lynn Thompsons successful career includes more than 25 years as conductor, artistic leader, recording artist, performer and educator. ...

Business & Industry Vincent Leonardo Cellini (born in 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a broadcaster for The Golf Channel. ... Wilmer Dean Chance (born June 1, 1941 in Wooster, Ohio) is a retired American Major League Baseball pitcher. ... Harvey Daniel Ginger Clark (March 7, 1879 - May 10, 1943) was a Major League Baseball pitcher for a very brief time during the 1902 season. ... Guy Jackson Hecker (April 3, 1856 in Youngsville, Pennsylvania -December 3, 1938) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. ... The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared at least in one game for the Boston Red Sox franchise, and also include players under protection on the 2005 40-man roster as listed on MLB.com. ... Roger Peckinpaugh Roger Thorpe Peckinpaugh (February 5, 1891 - November 17, 1977) was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians (1910-1913), New York Yankees (1910-1921), Washington Senators (1922-1926) and Chicago White Sox (1927). ... Lynn W. St. ... Football sensation Tyrell DelShawn Sutton was born on December 19, 1986 in Akron, Ohio to Connie and Anthony Sutton, Sr. ... Kaiser Wilhelm, born Irvin Key Wilhelm in Wooster, Ohio (January 26, 1874 - May 26, 1936) was a pitcher and manager in Major League Baseball. ...

Law & Politics The Sweringen brothers, Mantis (left) and Oris (right) Oris Paxton (24 April 1879â€“November 22, 1936, heart attack) and Mantis James (July 8, 1881â€“December 12, 1934) Van Sweringen were brothers who became railroad barons in order to develop Shaker Heights, Ohio. ... John Thomas Walton, (October 8, 1946 â€“ June 27, 2005), was a son of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton. ... Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... Samuel Moore Walton (March 29, 1918 â€“ April 6, 1992) was the founder of two American retailers, Wal-Mart and Sams Club. ...

Literature, Letters, Writing George Bliss, (1813-1868) was a member of the United States House of Representatives for Ohio. ... Roscoe Conkling McCulloch (November 27, 1880 - March 17, 1958) was a Republican politician from Ohio who served in the United States House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. ... John Dean, May 7, 1972. ... The Watergate building. ...

Military Vincent Leonardo Cellini (born in 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a broadcaster for The Golf Channel. ... William Estabrook Chancellor (25 September 1867 - 4 February 1963) was an American academic and writer. ... The following article is taken from the Hall of Honor from the National Cryptologic Museum [1]: Elizebeth Friedman Elizebeth Smith Friedman (1892â€“31 October 1980) was cryptanalyst and author, and a pioneer in U.S. cryptography. ... William H. Gass (born July 30, 1924 in Fargo, North Dakota) is an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, critic and teacher. ... The College of Wooster is a liberal arts college primarily known for its Independent Study program. ... Jack Perkins has been dubbed Americas most literate correspondent by the Associated Press. ...

Religion John Thomas Walton, (October 8, 1946 â€“ June 27, 2005), was a son of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton. ... Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... Samuel Moore Walton (March 29, 1918 â€“ April 6, 1992) was the founder of two American retailers, Wal-Mart and Sams Club. ... John Thomas Walton, (October 8, 1946 â€“ June 27, 2005), was a son of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton. ... Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... Samuel Moore Walton (March 29, 1918 â€“ April 6, 1992) was the founder of two American retailers, Wal-Mart and Sams Club. ...

Sciences Bishop Edward Dominic Fenwick, O.P. (1768-1832) was born August 19, 1768 in St. ... The Church of the Brethren was organized by Alexander Mack, a miller, in Schwarzenau, Germany, in 1708. ... William Jennings Bryan, 1907 William Jennings Bryan (March 19, 1860 â€“ July 26, 1925) was an American lawyer, statesman, and politician. ... The Creation of Light by Gustave DorÃ©. In many religious traditions, creationism is the active acceptance of an origin belief that humanity, life, the Earth, or the universe as a whole was specially created by a supreme being or by supernatural intervention. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Blake Bowden, (1967- ) American, Psychologist, Playwright, Actor. ... Martha Cowles Chase was a young laboratory assitant in the early 1950s when she participated in one of the most famous experiments in 20th century biology. ... Arthur H. Compton on the cover of Time magazine, January 13, 1936 Arthur Holly Compton (September 10, 1892 â€“ March 15, 1962) won the Nobel Prize in Physics (1927) for discovery of the effect named after him. ... Karl Taylor Compton (1887-1954) was the president of MIT from 1930 until 1948. ... Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. ... The College of Wooster is a liberal arts college primarily known for its Independent Study program. ... Joseph Banks Rhine (September 29, 1895 â€“ February 20, 1980) was a pioneer of parapsychology. ... Smith Cove (formerly known as Smiths Cove) is a body of water, defined as that part of Seattles Elliott Bay which is north of a line running southeasterly from the west end of Elliott Bay Marina in the northwest to the far northwest tip of Myrtle Edwards Park...

External links

Categories: Cities in Ohio | County seats in Ohio | Micropolitan areas of Ohio | Wayne County, Ohio Image File history File links Map_of_Wayne_County_Ohio_With_Municipal_and_Township_Labels. ... A municipality or general-purpose district (compare with: special-purpose district) is an administrative local area generally composed of a clearly defined territory and commonly referring to a city, town, or village government. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... Wayne County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area Ranked 34th - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 kmÂ²) - Width 220 miles (355 km) - Length 220 miles (355 km) - % water 8. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Night view of Taipei City. ... Orrville is a city in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. ... A village is a human residential settlement commonly found in rural areas. ... Apple Creek is a village located in Wayne County, Ohio. ... Burbank is a village located in Wayne County, Ohio. ... Congress is a village located in Wayne County, Ohio. ... Dalton is a village located in Wayne County, Ohio. ... Doylestown is a village located in Wayne County, Ohio. ... For the Warren County place of that name see Fredericksburg. ... Marshallville is a village located in Wayne County, Ohio. ... Mount Eaton is a village located in Wayne County, Ohio. ... Shreve is a village located in Wayne County, Ohio. ... Smithville is a village located in Wayne County, Ohio. ... West Salem is a village located in Wayne County, Ohio. ... A civil township is a widely-used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to a county. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

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