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WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

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Puppies found abandoned in cage up are now in the care of Wayne County

In the heart of Amish Country, the Kidron Livestock Auction near Apple Creek has been part of the fabric of life in Wayne County for more than a century.

Wayne County, OH · 10h

The Daily Record

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Texas Roadhouse sets opening date for Wooster site

Wooster's newest restaurant is ready to fire up the grills, with Texas Roadhouse opening Nov. 16 at 4881 Burbank Road. The restaurant hired 220 team members ahead of the opening, according to a community announcement. Employees and staff from several Wayne County-area organizations will get an early taste of the restaurant as workers undergo training before opening day. Those organizations include Community Action Wayne Medina, Waynedale Elementary, Wooster Community Hospital, Wooster Police Department, Homeward Bound of Wooster and Wayne County, Cornerstone Elementary School, YMCA of Wayne County, United Way Wayne & Holmes Counties, Orrville Fire Department and Triway High School. They will be among the first to try Texas Roadhouse's hand-cut steaks, ribs and made-from-scratch sides, according to the announcement. Pre-opening events will benefit local organizations Before opening to the public, the Wooster restaurant will hold invitation-only events to raise money for the Wayne County Children Services Make a Wish Holiday Project and Habitat for Humanity. “We’re so proud to celebrate our opening by supporting both incredible organizations that contribute to the health and well-being of this community,” Managing Partner Mike Buonaspina said. The Wooster Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 16. What are

Wooster, OH · 1d

WKYC

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Background extras wanted for new movie filming in Summit County

Summit County, OH · 1d

WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

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Wooster woman sentenced for failing to pay nearly $500K in employment taxes withheld from her husband’s workers

A Wooster woman who pleaded guilty to pocketing nearly $500,000 in employment taxes that had been withheld from her husband's employees is now headed to prison.

Wooster, OH · 3d

News 5 Cleveland WEWS

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Animal Sanctuary Catches Elusive Sheep

Wadsworth, OH · 14h

The Repository

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State planning to build first roundabout in Lawrence Township

LAWRENCE TWP. – The first township roundabout is in the works by the Ohio Department of Transportation , which is seeking public input on the future project. The safety improvement effort is targeted for state Route 93 and Orrville Street NW, as work is planned to kick off in fall 2028 and run through summer of 2029. Estimated construction cost — funded 100% by the state — is about $3.5 million. Lawrence Trustee Keith Blowers said township officials are on board with the project as changes to the intersection are needed due to several injury crashes and a fatality over recent years. "There have been enough bad accidents there that something had to happen," said Blowers, noting that trustees were part of traffic and engineering meetings with ODOT about the effort. "A roundabout makes sense, and is probably the safest thing for township residents." The roundabout a Route 93 and Orrville Street is in the developmental stage, according to an ODOT news release, and detours for motorists will be posted for the duration of work. The intersection is expected to be closed for a minimum of 60 days. Brian Peck, an environmental specialist with ODOT, said approximately 6,700 motorists utilize

North Lawrence, OH · 1d

Farm and Dairy

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2026 Wayne County Junior Fair Sale results

SEPT. 16 AND 17, 2026 | SALE TOTAL: $2.2 million | TOTAL LOTS: 1,224. GRAND CHAMPION DAIRY STEER: Landra Larimore | Bid: $7/lb | Buyer: Joyride Transport;. RESERVE CHAMPION DAIRY STEER: Adelynn Gerspacher | Bid: $4.75/lb | Buyer: CRW Freight Mgmt Services Inc, Santmyer Energy and Smetzer Tire;. GRAND CHAMPION...

Wayne County, OH · 16h

The Times-Reporter

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Garaway's season comes to an end, Dalton advances to OHSAA state finals

SPRINGFIELD — Garaway volleyball came into the Division VI state semifinals winning 10 consecutive games, but saw the streak come to an end at the hands of Dalton. The Pirates lost first two sets by a combined five points, as the Bulldogs jumped out to a 2-0 lead. "We've talked about winning key moments," head coach Jessica Schwartz said. "We felt really good coming tonight, but it just didn't go out way tonight." With the victory, Dalton extends its winning streak to 11 games and has swept 10 opponents during that time. Make your pick! Time to vote for The Times-Reporter Athletes of the Week (Nov. 2-8) For Schwartz, the Bulldogs played at a faster pace when they had the ball. "That's a style of play that we just have a really hard time against," she said. When the Pirates front row was able to gets hands on the Dalton kill attempts, that's when their defense had the most success. "We were able to slow them down with blocks," she said. "It was something we needed more of to be able to make a bigger difference tonight." As a team, the Bulldogs totaled 52 kills and 12 errors on 131

Sugarcreek, OH · 17h

yourohionews.com

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Longtime Wooster barber Dick Stull remembered for decades of community service

Whenever someone called Dick Stull’s barbershop in Wooster over the past six-plus decades, his standard response and reason for not being able to take the call was “I’ve got a very important man in my chair.”. It may as well have been Stull himself. While he may...

Wooster, OH · 23h

wadsworthcommunityradio.com

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Wadsworth’s Brickyard Trails Nearing Completion as Construction Reaches 75%

A major piece of Wadsworth’s Brickyard redevelopment is getting closer to completion, with city officials reporting that approximately 75% of the passive park’s trails are now finished. The update was shared with Wadsworth City Council’s Public Ways Committee on Monday, Nov. 9. According to city officials, the...

Wadsworth, OH · 2d

unearththevoyage.com

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There’s A Secondhand Wonderland In Medina County, And Its Aisles Never Seem To End

One antique store in Ohio has shoppers saying they walked for hours and still missed half of it. Its aisles are wide and well lit, which makes the wandering easy. Inside, you can find glassware, jewelry, vintage cameras, furniture, and even a few cannons. There are booths and glass cases packed with small treasures.

Medina County, OH · 3d

ourwabisabilife.com

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9 Ways Amish Families in Ohio Care for Their Horses

This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This site also accepts sponsored content. Drive through Holmes County on a quiet morning and you’ll hear...

Holmes County, OH · 3d

WKBN

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Local standout quarterback perfect in Western Michigan win

Lowry was a perfect 15-for-15 for 149 passing yards and a touchdown during the win.

Akron, OH · 2d

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Summit County Jail Earns Perfect Score from State Inspectors for 2nd Straight Year

The Summit County Jail has earned a perfect score on its annual state inspection for the second consecutive year, marking a first for the facility. According to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, inspectors from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) found the jail met 100% of applicable standards during an inspection in October 2026.

Summit County, OH · 3d

The Daily Record

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New $1M fund helps Wayne County students of faith pay for college

A new $1 million scholarship fund will help Wayne County students who want to incorporate their Christian faith into their college education and future careers. Upward Bound Youth , a Christian youth and family ministry in Smithville, partnered with the Wayne County Community Foundation to create the Arrow (Psalm 127:4) Scholarship Fund, according to a community announcement. The fund will initially provide two $5,000 scholarships that can be renewed for up to four years, providing as much as $20,000 per student. "We see the young people of Wayne County as arrows, sent out with purpose," said Stephanie McCoy, senior vice president of Upward Bound Youth. "This scholarship is for students who want their faith to shape the work they do, whether that's in a pulpit, a hospital, a business or a job site." Upward Bound Youth established the fund with a $1 million gift. The Wayne County Community Foundation will hold and administer the fund. "Scholarship funds like this one keep local generosity working for local students," said Melanie Reusser Garcia, executive director of the Wayne County Community Foundation. "We appreciate the long-term partnership to develop the Arrow Scholarship Fund alongside Upward Bound Youth.” Who can apply for the Arrow

Wayne County, OH · 2d

clevelandmagazine.com

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Things to Do This Weekend In Cleveland: Nov. 12-15

Apollo’s Fire Presents “Echoes Across the Atlantic” with Jeanine De Bique at Cleveland Museum of Art. Trinidadian soprano Jeanine De Bique joins Cleveland's Apollo's Fire for this special concert that takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Cleveland Museum of Art. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org. Dr....

Cleveland, OH · 2d

The Daily Record

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Wooster documentary screening takes on college culture wars

A national fight over politics, academic freedom and who controls college campuses will take the screen in Wooster when “First They Came for My College” is shown Nov. 15 at The Lyric Theater . The College of Wooster President's Office and The Lyric Theater of Wooster are co-sponsoring the 6 p.m. screening, according to a community announcement. A panel discussion will follow the documentary. “First They Came for My College” focuses on changes at New College of Florida under Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and follows students, a professor and the student newspaper as the campus becomes a focal point in debates over political involvement in higher education. Panel discussion Wooster Provost Ashley Kistler, a former anthropology professor at Rollins College in Florida, will moderate the post-screening discussion. Panelists include Christa Craven, a New College alumna and College of Wooster professor of anthropology and women's, gender and sexuality studies; Amy Reid, director of gender studies at New College of Florida and a representative of PEN America; and Axel Anderson, a Wooster Class of 2028 student who previously attended New College of Florida. Anderson studies global and international studies, writes for The Wooster Voice and is president of Leftists of Wooster. Craven

Wooster, OH · 3d

familydestinationsguide.com

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This Legendary Ohio Restaurant Serves Up The Burger Of Your Dreams

There are restaurants that feed you, and then there are restaurants that change the way you think about food entirely. Bob’s Hamburg in Akron, Ohio falls firmly into that second category, and the sooner you find out for yourself, the better your life is going to be. Let’s start...

Akron, OH · 6d

Medina County Gazette

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Medina County chief building official terminated after report of verbal harassment

MEDINA — After Medina County completed an internal investigation into allegations of workplace harassment, the county determined that terminating Medina County Chief Building Official Matt Strehle was warranted, effective Nov. 6. An employee in the building department filed a formal complaint dated Oct. 23 alleging verbal harassment by Strehle....

Medina County, OH · 11h

The Daily Record

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Norwayne boys heading to first state soccer championship game in school history

TWINSBURG − Fifteen minutes into the first half of a scoreless OHSAA Division V state semifinal match between Norwayne and Rootstown at Twinsburg Tiger Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Norwayne set the ball into the box, and forward/striker Erik Neruda was able to get a foot on it. A soft touch by Neruda was enough to get the ball over the Rootstown goalkeeper, who was coming off his lines, and it rolled into the net. That goal was the first of five for Norwayne in the Bobcats' (17-4-1) 5-2 victory over Rootstown (17-3-2) in a match where they took a 3-0 lead into halftime. Neruda's goal was a demonstration of how effective the Bobcats were in playing long balls downfield or switching the play to their forwards, who were able to make quality runs off the ball to put pressure on the Rovers backline for scoring chances. More: Chippewa's defensive activity swarms Hiland, heading to third straight state final "We were moving the ball well. We knew their defense was a little weaker," Neruda said. "We like to make runs and get out wide because the space is usually out wide, so we knew we had to exploit that. We

Creston, OH · 1d