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Out of space: Wayne Township Fire Department plans to expand its station in Dundee
The Wayne Township Fire Department is planning on expanding its existing station, with work to begin in late summer. The project will add two fire bays to the building. DUNDEE ‒ The Wayne Township Fire Department has outgrown its station in Dundee and plans to expand it with two new fire bays.
Summer community concert series planned on first Saturday of each month
NEW PHILADELPHIA − Alley Cats Marketplace, Fresh the Market and Lacey's Performing Arts Center have launched a summer community concert series at the outdoor patio at Lacey's, 116 First Drive SW. The free concerts will be on the first Saturdays of the month in June, July and August. The featured artists for June 1 are: ...
Millersburg honors fallen heroes at Memorial Day service
The West Holmes High School marching band led the Memorial Day parade up East Jackson Street to Oak Hill Cemetery, where a ceremony was held honoring America's fallen veterans in Millersburg on Monday. Marine veteran Aaron Day shared some of his experiences, telling of a pair of military comrades he...
New self-service BMV kiosk coming to New Philadelphia's Discount Drug Mart
LAKEWOOD – A new self-service BMV Express Kiosk will be opening opens at the Discount Drug Mart's in New Philadelphia. It will enable customers to renew their auto registration card and get their validation stickers in less than 2 minutes, according to a news release from Castelli Media Group.
Wayne County hazardous waste collection event keeps growing
The comforts of home can be deceiving. Behind the familiar walls and welcoming decore lurk hidden dangers, such as toxic substances that can wreak havoc on the health of those living there and the environment. Everyday household items such as cleaners, paint and fertilizer may not seem like a threat...
Quota Club of Wayne County announces scholarship recipients
Quota Club of Wayne County recently awarded four scholarships to area students totaling $4,000. Recipients include 2024 Orrville High School graduates Corbin Tompkins and Hailey Ayers. Tompkins, son of Richard and Heather Hershey Tompkins, plans to attend The University of Akron. Ayers, daughter of Jason and Lorraine Ayers, plans to attend Kent State...
Greater Akron has a good network of foot and bike paths. New study shows need for better connection
There are gaps in Greater Akron’s pedestrian and bike networks that make it difficult to get around without a car. A new report from the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study, which serves Portage, Stark and parts of Wayne counties, focuses on practical ways to close the gaps in the area’s network of sidewalks, bike paths and pedestrian trails.
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