Orrville Area United Way exceeds campaign fundraising goal
With still nearly a month to go in 2022, the Orrville Area United Way has already exceeded the goal for its annual fundraising campaign. This year’s campaign, which kicked off in August, had a fundraising goal of $650,000. The organization’s executive director...
Severe weather shelter now open for winter season
As of today, the Wooster Salvation Army’s Severe Weather Shelter is officially open for the winter season. Now thru the end of March, the shelter will open its doors any night the temperature falls below 25 degrees, or when the wind chill makes it feel that cold. ...
Sugar Creek Township trustees hoping to lower speed limit on Jericho Road
Wayne County Commissioners have approved a request from trustees in Sugar Creek Township, who want to ask ODOT to reduce the speed limit on a portion of Jericho Road. The township’s trustees are hoping to lower the speed limit on Jericho, between Emerson and Zuercher...
Millersburg business owner asks village council to reconsider ATV ordinance
During a meeting on Monday night, council members in Millersburg heard a business owner’s request to reconsider the village’s ordinance that prohibits utility vehicles from operating on public roads. The business owner, who wants to use his ATV to plow snow,...
$1.3 million grant allowing Nashville to make water upgrades
In Holmes County, the village of Nashville is getting an upgrade to its water system thanks to a $1.3 million grant from the state. On Monday, county Commissioners approved a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Development’s Water and Wastewater...
New way to get a dog license in Wayne County
There is a new way for Wayne County residents to get their dog license. In an effort to increase efficiency and make reuniting dogs with their owners a more streamlined process, the Wayne County Auditor’s Office has partnered with online dog licensing platform...
Wayne Co. Historical Society hosting holiday open houses
The Wayne County Historical Society will be hosting a pair of holiday-themed open houses this weekend. The first will take place on Friday, from 4-7pm, with the second open house set for Saturday, from 1-5pm. Each of the society’s eight buildings will feature at...
Christmas Festival Coming to the Berlin Grande Hotel
The 13th annual Pomerene Auxiliary Christmas Festival is coming to the Berlin Grande Hotel this weekend. The event is put on by Pomerene Auxiliary, a fundraising branch of Pomerene Hospital, and all proceeds will be used to purchase patient care equipment and overall...
WCS moving forward with plans for new middle and elementary buildings
The Wooster City School District is moving forward with plans to build new elementary and middle schools. The district’s board of education has unanimously approved one of two resolutions required to place a bond issue for the project on the ballot next May. The...