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Amazon driver credited with helping mother, children after rollover crash in Wayne County
Amazon driver credited with helping mother and children after rollover crash. Only complaint-type injuries reported. The incident happened north of Dalton at North Mount Eaton and Church roads in Wayne County's Baughman Township. The North Lawrence Fire Department is crediting an Amazon delivery driver for helping a mother and two...
OSHP: 11-year-old boy who took grandparent’s car hurt in rollover crash
An 11-year-old Navarre boy was transported to a hospital after he allegedly took his grandparent's car then crashed it, causing the car to flip multiple times, according to state troopers.
Ryan Leads All 30 For Ohio Speedweek Score
ORRVILLE, Ohio — There’s little doubt Jordan Ryan grew up attending races during Ohio Sprint Speedweek and eventually got to participate in a few. Now the 27-year-old from Bellevue, Ohio, can call himself an Ohio Sprint Speedweek winner. Ryan led all 30 laps Monday at Wayne County Speedway...
Jordan Ryan etches his name in Ohio Sprint Speedweek recordbook with Wayne County win
ORRVILLE, Ohio – There’s little doubt Jordan Ryan grew up attending races during Ohio Sprint Speedweek and eventually got to participate in a few. Now the 27-year-old from Bellevue, Ohio can call himself an Ohio Sprint Speedweek winner. Ryan led all 30 laps Monday, June 10 at Wayne...
United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties hosting a ladies’ night fundraiser next month
The United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties is hosting a ladies’ night fundraiser next month in Millersburg. The event will take place on July 25th at the Stables at Arrowhead Lakes. Tables of eight are being sold for $400. Those interested in sponsoring or attending the event can call the United Way, visit uwwh.org or look up the event on Facebook.
Information and some health screenings offered at health fair June 22
The Wayne County Health Department is hosting its first Community Health Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at 244 W. South St., Wooster. Several healthcare, social service and mental health organizations will be on hand to answer questions. Some health screenings will be offered. Light refreshments will be provided.
'I'm definitely proud of them': Heath ends Waynedale's three-peat bid in state semis
AKRON — All good things eventually come to an end. For most of three years, Waynedale experienced the best things, becoming one of the few programs to win back-to-back state championships, making it back to the state tournament to attempt an almost unheard of three-peat. Heath made sure state title No. 3 wasn’t...
United Way to present Rhinestone Round Up ladies fundraiser to benefit books for kids
United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties (UWWH), the local program partner for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio, will host a ladies' night fundraiser. Rhinestone Roundup, July 25 at the Stables at Arrowhead Lakes in Millersburg. Tables of eight are being sold for $400. Choose a theme for...
Dog Warden to Rotarians: Number of sheltered dogs continues to climb
A dog’s unconditional love and companionship brings joy to many. Dogs are more than just pets – they are family members. But a loving home is a distant dream for hundreds of area dogs. That’s where the Wayne County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center steps in and provides comfort to wayward canines.
Ho, Ho, Hold on to your hats. Christmas in July is back
The Wayne County Humane Society will hold its ninth annual Christmas in July event, its biggest event of the year, at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 25 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds Events Center. Tickets are $15, which includes one alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink ticket. The event promises an evening of fun and entertainment with...
Wayne County Parade of Homes will show off house being sold to benefit CAMO projects
Central American Medial Outreach on a $5 million capital campaign mission to benefit Hondurans. Donations to build the house reached 80% by the end of May. A home under construction in Marshallville holds special significance for the charitable organization Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO), headquartered in Orrville. Spearheaded by the...
Wayne County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Wayne County listed for $342,450 in May, up 19.1% from the previous month's $287,450, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 28.3% from $267,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Tomassetti awarded Victor Gerber Memorial Music Scholarship
The Orrville Community Chorus Board of Trustees selected Jessica Tomassetti as the 2024 recipient of the Victor Gerber Memorial Music Scholarship for $1,000. She is a graduate of Waynedale High School and is the daughter of Christopher Tomassetti and Miranda Justice. She plans to pursuing a degree in music education at Ohio Wesleyan University.
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