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Wayne County real estate tax payments due by July 25
The tax bills were mailed June 12. Anyone who has not received a tax bill should contact the Treasurer’s Office at 330-287-5450 or view/print the tax bill through www.waynecountytreasurer.org. For more information, contact the Auditor’s Office at 330-287-5430. Office hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. There is an after-hours...
Mental health services showcased at first Wayne County Community Health Fair
While the COVID-19 pandemic is well in the rearview mirror, the world is grappling with its impact on mental wellness that it left in its wake. From the frontline healthcare workers battling burnout to the isolated elderly struggling to cope with loneliness to the young people facing uncertainty about their future, the mental health toll of COVID-19 is a crisis that cannot be ignored. Some people turned to alcohol for solace, others to drugs.
Wayne County Health Department, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank start popup food pantry
The Wayne County Health Department, in collaboration with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, will begin to host a monthly popup food pantry 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month starting July 9. The location will be in the parking lot of of the Health Department, 244 W. South St.,...
Health Department announced food pantry
The Wayne County Health Department will begin a monthly pop-up food pantry on the second Tuesday of the month starting July 9. It will run from 11am to 1pm in the parking lot of their building in West South Street in Wooster. Individuals and families can receive food if their income is at a certain level. For example, a family of four whose annual household income is $62,400 or less would be eligible. For individuals, the number is $30,120 a year.
Wayne County Transit service will end soon
Due to budge issues, Wayne County Transit service, which is operated by SARTA, will end its operations August 31st. SARTA will also end services with Wayne County Department of Developmental Disabilities at that time. Wooster City Transit will continue to have fixed route service for registered riders on the shuttle loop within Wooster. The City of Wooster has said that it plans to establish a new combined city and country transportation system as quickly as possible but this still could take up to a year or more.
Wayne County Historical Society Summer Community Band jazzed for two performances
The Wayne County Historical Society Summer Community Band will perform two concerts in July, one in Wooster and one in Kidron. At 7 p.m. Thursday, July 11, the band will present a concert in downtown Wooster on North Market Street, weather permitting. Take lawn chairs. If there is inclement weather, the concert will be in St. Mary’s Church gymnasium.
Property transfers: Holmes, Wayne sale prices from $7.5K-$2.8M
Berlin Township − Catherine M. and Dwayne N. Coblentz to Steven C. and Mary Jane Fast, 6379 Private Road 5518, $815,000. Knox Township − Joshua Lee and Jennifer Renee Hall to Logan Hulit, 15219 Township Road 211, $212,500. Mechanic Township − Joseph H. and Esther A. Wengerd to...
New face at clerk's desk at Wayne County commissioners' office
After 31 years of service to the county, the clerk for the Board of Commissioners has retired. Taking Diane Austen's position is Jamie Imhoff, who was the board secretary since February 2023. Wayne County commissioners recognized Austen's service with a proclamation noting her work as clerk since 2003 and service...
Weather alert. Wednesday storms could bring damaging winds, flash flooding and large hail
There's a potential for some severe storms across northern Ohio. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several northern Ohio counties including Portage through 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Although Summit County is not included in the watch, forecasters say there is the potential for strong and...
Dragway 42 Music Festival canceled. Concerts included Kansas, Elle King, Lee Brice, Foghat
The Dragway 42 Music Festival in Wayne County has been canceled. Featured performers were Kansas, Foghat, Elle King, Lee Brice and the former lead singer of Journey. This would have marked the second year for the event. WEST SALEM − The Dragway 42 Music Festival featuring Kansas, Elle King and...
Alcohol a suspected factor in 100+ MPH pursuit ending in fiery crash: Wayne Co. Sheriff’s Office
WAYNE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A failed traffic stop Saturday in Wooster Township resulted in injuries following a crash and car fire, according to Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. According to the release, while deputies responded to a business alarm around 11 p.m. they observed a 2016 Ford Fusion travelling...
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