by Ron Hamilton | Apr 18, 2024 | Local News
Following a public hearing on Monday, Orrville City Council members approved adding tattoos and body piercing as a conditional use in the city’s downtown central business development district. Council’s action includes allowing microblading, which is classified as a... by Ron Hamilton | Apr 18, 2024 | Local News
The Wayne County Board of Elections has completed the audit of votes cast in last month’s primary election. The audit, which took place on Monday, has since been reported to the Ohio Secretary of State with 100% accuracy. The post-election audit was conducted by... by Ron Hamilton | Apr 18, 2024 | Local News
Brookdale Wooster has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best assisted living communities for seniors in the nation. The national publication surveyed residents and family members in thousands of independent living, assisted living, memory... by Ron Hamilton | Apr 17, 2024 | Local News
The Pomerene Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual flower and plant sale next month. The sale will take place on Tuesday, May 7th, beginning at 7am, inside the Pomerene Auditorium, located on the second floor of the hospital. Proceeds from the sale will benefit... by Ron Hamilton | Apr 17, 2024 | Local News
A pair of Ashland County intersections on State Route 302 will soon become roundabouts. Work will begin on Monday at the intersection of State Route 302 and U.S. Route 42, along with the intersection of 302 and State Route 89. Detour signs will be posted. ODOT says... by Ron Hamilton | Apr 16, 2024 | Local News
The city of Orrville’s Police Department is unveiling a brand new cruiser design this week. The new design focuses, on what the department describes, as a more modern and sleek look, with large silver gloss decals for visibility. Orrville residents are reminded that... by Ron Hamilton | Apr 16, 2024 | Local News
As part of the city of Wooster’s participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program, a meeting will be held next week to identify and prioritize potential projects for future grant funding. The meeting will take place on Thursday, April 25th, beginning at... by Ron Hamilton | Apr 16, 2024 | Local News
The Loudonville-Perrysville School District is holding a series of community meetings to discuss the its master facilities plan. The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 24th, from 6:30-7:30pm, at the Perrysville Community Center. The second meeting is... by Ron Hamilton | Apr 15, 2024 | Local News
The Northwestern Local School District has placed Superintendent Jeffrey Layton on paid administrative leave, effective immediately. The decision came after school board members recently learned of allegations concerning Layton’s conduct. The district is not... by Ron Hamilton | Apr 15, 2024 | Local News
The Wayne County Fair Board has paid off the $1.3 million commercial loan that was used to build the fairgrounds’ event center. The loan, which was taken out in 2019, was actually for 20 years, but the fair board was able to pay it off 15 years early. Fair Board...