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Dog waits 830 days to be adopted from Wayne County shelter
WOOSTER, Ohio (WOIO) - Athena has spent more than half her life hoping to find a “fur-ever” family, and she’s waiting for you at the Wayne County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. She came to WCDS on April 9, 2022, and July 19 marks her 832nd day...
Be part of the 175th Wayne County Fair birthday party; parade entries being taken
From humble beginnings in 1849, when the first Wayne County Fair was held on a dusty patch of land, to the modern-day extravaganza that attracts visitors from far and wide, the has been a beacon of progress and pride. The fair is more than funnel cakes and Ferris wheels. For...
'Building bridges:' Dog warden Curtis Hall has open door policy in Ashland County
Considering himself as a “problem solver for Ashland County government,” the new dog warden outlined his goals for commissioners after his first month on the job. “Having the full benefit of being an Ashland County (Sheriff's Office) deputy and all the stuff that comes with that, I have all the resources a cop would have,” Hall said at Thursday's meeting. “And it has been absolutely great.”
New attractions, tribute to families headlines Ashland’s Veterans Appreciation Day
ASHLAND — Ashland’s annual Veterans Appreciation Day celebration will return on Aug. 10 this year. There is a special focus this year on making the event one for the entire community to enjoy, according to event organizers Sandy Burkholder and Tim Chandler. Chandler, also a veteran, said the...
Gault Recreation Center pool renovation update - completion planned for early august
A major pool renovation project at Wooster High School in the Gault Recreation Center is expected to be completed in early August. The greatest priority was to replace the HVAC system to regulate and move air to provide thermal comfort and maintain indoor air quality, according to a news release from the Wooster City Schools District.
Christina Spring aims so offer 'better options for health care' in Ashland County
A nurse practitioner is taking a new brand of health care door-to-door in Ashland in a van loaded with medical supplies. Christina Spring's new business, Ashland MobileMed, began as a part-time venture in December and quickly grew to full-time. ...
New tornado siren to be placed in area where it will serve more than 8,300 residents
Ashland County commissioners gave their OK to replace the tornado siren located near Dale-Roy School at a cost of about $33,000. Homeland Security and EMA Director Anne Strouth gave an update on the last tornado siren replacement for the year to commissioners on Thursday. “The last siren is one of...
Invitation to Bid – The 2023 Home Sewage Treatment System Replacement Project
Separate sealed bids for The 2023 Home Sewage Treatment System Replacement Project will be accepted no later than Friday, August 2, 2024 at 1:30 pm, Ohio time, in the office of the Medina County Sanitary Engineer, 791 W. Smith Road, Medina, Ohio 44256, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Request for Statement of Qualifications – Plum Creek Sanitary Pump Station Rehabilitation
Request for Statement of Qualifications – Plum Creek Sanitary Pump Station Rehabilitation. The Medina County Sanitary Engineers (MCSE) is seeking Statement of Qualifications (SOQ’s) from interested firms for professional design services described herein. The Plum Creek pump station is located at 2417 Plum Creek Parkway and was constructed...
Evolution of a library: Becoming destinations for learning, entertainment, even gatherings
Need a pressure washer? Drive right on past Home Depot. No matter what you're looking for, think about making the Wayne County Public Library in Wooster your first stop, and find out how much more than books it has to offer. In addition to the pressure washer and a collection...
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