Genesis earns A hospital safety grade The Leapfrog Group awarded the spring 2026 recognition based on national measures of preventable errors, injuries and infections
Leadership Orrville class graduates Orrville Area Chamber recognizes participants for growth, service and leadership development
Samantha Turner named Mount Vernon Arts Consortium executive director Brings decades of management experience to arts community
EODA honors Gradall of New Philadelphia with Excellence Award in Manufacturing The New Philadelphia company received the honor at the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance annual meeting as it marks 80 years in business
EODA meeting in Walnut Creek urges regional push for growth At its annual meeting in Walnut Creek, Eastern Ohio leaders highlighted collaboration, state investment and new job creation across Appalachian counties
Cooper-Risser announced as Food For The Hungry’s Annual Drive and Community Relations Director Fills restructured executive director position for organization
Volunteers fill backpacks for children Fanatics employees joined Coshocton Regional Medical Center May 13 to pack school supplies for local children for the 2026-27 school year
Hill marks 45 years with RBB Systems Longtime employee has supported electronics manufacturing operations since 1981
Knox Coin Exchange relocating to Fredericktown this summer Local precious metals and collectibles shop to reopen in July at new location
Fredericktown Area Historical Society unveils new home Museum relocates to home built by one of village's early businessmen
Crossbridge Marketing refocuses business services Company transitions Orrville Printing and Troyer Signs while emphasizing software, websites and digital marketing
Knox Area Development Foundation announces hiring of Leaning as Economic Development Coordinator Knox County native to start new position on June 1
Sterling Farm Equipment marks 75 years Wayne County commissioners recognize company’s agricultural roots and local impact
Hummel names Berry to risk management role Former deputy fire marshal will help clients reduce claims and prevent losses
Columbia Gas hosts Coshocton art showcase Students and seniors unveiled artwork May 13 that will remain on display at the utility’s Coshocton facility
Knox County Chamber of Commerce announces McCartney as new executive director Gambier resident brings 15 years of leadership experience to chamber
Jumper Ring Stables owner has a love of horses in her bloodline Local stable combines family legacy, training programs and racehorse rehabilitation
Carroll Electric names Hoffman president and CEO Hoffman joins Carroll Electric with 20 years of experience in the electric cooperative industry
Romich Foundation Makerspace supports Wayne County nonprofits Makerspace provides donated products, materials and equipment access
Ladies Night Out brings decade-themed fun to Wooster Free May 21 event includes music, vendors, shopping specials and swag bags
Golden Acres marks 20 years of raising family companions Local breeder reflects on passion, growth and two decades of connecting families with golden retrievers
Chamber road trip visits Kelley Print Shop Hartville business shares history, growth and community involvement
MVNU board extends Dr. Castleman’s contract through 2031 Enrollment, revenue, endowments, all up during president's tenure
Knox Community Hospital celebrates Nurses Week The heart of healthcare honored for dedication, compassion
Garner Hotel opens adjacent to Galaxy in Wadsworth June 10 grand opening to showcase new accommodations and amenities
West Lafayette shop plans princess party Universe Bridal and Prom will host the June 14 event for girls age 2-10 at Unusual Junction, with preregistration required
Fox, Thomas to be featured at Kudos Photographer/painter and woodworker are featured artists of the month
Jarrett recognized during transportation month Orrville company highlighted for global logistics impact
Mel’s Buggy Rides in Berlin paint a unique memory of Amish Country Holmes County guide Mel Gingerich shares Amish Country history and daily life on horse-drawn rides departing behind Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant
Jared's Ice Cream opens in downtown Coshocton New Main Street shop offers 32 flavors and local favorites like peanut butter
Gotch & Company Inc. expands with detailing service New venture offers year-round work while continuing landscaping and snow removal operations
Modern Auto opens new Carrollton location Move to former Rite Aid building allows expanded inventory, improved service
New Bedford Merchant Days offers weeklong celebration Annual event features pony parade, auctions, tournaments and family-friendly activities
Downtown Wooster’s Final Fridays wins inaugural collaboration honor Summer event series brings businesses together to boost foot traffic
Creative Quo marks rebrand anniversary in Millersburg Local agency celebrates with community event May 8, showcasing branding insights and services
Canton social media influencer to visit Mount Vernon Moore expects to showcase local restaurants, attractions
Downtown Wooster banners highlight mentorship, community impact Wooster Brush anniversary display tells deeper story
Pieces with Purpose to mark 10 years with open house Carrollton business continues mission of inclusion and employment
Miranda Lester becomes licensed funeral director Coshocton's Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home welcomes Lester as a key community member
B&B Theatres to renovate former Wooster Cinemark Cinema chain plans major upgrades, premium amenities
Lower 40 Taxidermy opens in Coshocton County Ryan Conkle celebrates new shop with ribbon cutting on state Route 60
Home Loan Financial reports $2.2 million quarterly profit Coshocton-based bank sees earnings rise by $542,000 in Q1 2026
Gradall marks 80 years of excavator manufacturing in Ohio Gradall excavator manufacturing moved to New Philadelphia in 1950 when production outgrew the Cleveland facility
Flex Foundation expands access to yoga in community Scholarships and partnerships support wellness for those in need
Sewing studio expands with new location, creative programs 'Sensational' Hartville business blends sewing education, sensory-focused products
OFG event showcases quality, innovation from local builders Holmes County event draws over 1,000 buyers, highlighting local craftsmanship and innovation
Mount Vernon Farmers Market ready for 2026 season Season kicks off May 2; held each Saturday from May through October
YMCA of Wayne County golf outing planned at Fire Ridge Annual event returns with new location in Millersburg
Cirelli’s Deli celebrates ribbon cutting in Hartville Owner brings Italian deli concept and community focus to downtown
Stoneman Law Office helps families plan for what comes next Stoneman Law Office’s mother-daughter team helps families navigate estate planning and probate
Ohio Funeral Directors Association honors Bartley for 50 years He is the fourth member of his family to receive recognition for 50 years of service in the funeral industry
ProVia announces retirement of Hershberger, names successor Hershberger led the Customer Experience team and was honored at a retirement celebration April 17
Lakeside bar, restaurant opens; chamber holds ribbon cutting The Lakeside Convenient Store has been expanded to include an attached bar and restaurant
Jarrett named top workplace for third consecutive year Employee feedback drives national recognition from USA Today
ProVia expands Endure window lineup New single-hung and single-slider options offer durability and efficiency
Walsh luncheon raises scholarships, connects students with business leaders Annual event awards $17,000 and strengthens ties with Northeast Ohio professionals
Orrville chamber announces 2026 annual award winners Community leaders, businesses recognized for impact and service
Turning a love of the outdoors into a thriving lawn care business Corder owns Lawn Spectations, a lawn care business he started in 2000 after studying horticulture at Kent State Tuscarawas
GentleBrook opens senior living in Coshocton The HomeStead of Coshocton offers 58 beds and job opportunities, enhancing community care
Waynesburg Supply brings materials closer to home Pattersons open new business to provide landscaping supplies, competitive pricing and local convenience
Stark State names Duda vice president of strategy Former Goodyear executive to lead partnerships and engagement
5 Star opens landscape supply center in Wooster New location offers mulch, stone and soil with more inventory arriving this season
Wooster Community Hospital earns ISO 9001 certification Recognition highlights commitment to quality care and patient safety
From D&D to Dango & Dienenthal: Building finds new life German company opens U.S. headquarters in former Carrollton appliance store
Hartville Chocolate Factory celebrates 40 years with giant bunny giveaway Anniversary raffle draws big crowd, with more festivities planned later this month
Buchwalter Greenhouse celebrates 100 years Family-owned greenhouse in Wooster marks a century with events April 17-18
Levering elected secretary/treasurer of the Education Foundation of the Ohio Health Care Association Country Court administrator brings leadership, commitment to new role
Coshocton native opens 740 Barber Co. Camden Swigert launches new barbershop at 1517 Chestnut St., offering men's haircuts and community engagement
Jarrett opens new warehouse in Wooster The 408,000-square-foot facility boosts Jarrett's logistics network and sustainability efforts in Wayne County
Penso’s Pizza marks 90 years in Tuscarawas County with recipe for consistency With locations in Dover, New Philadelphia and Strasburg, Penso’s Pizza has been a favorite since 1936
Cross Builders hosts Coshocton open house Community invited April 11 for event unveiling new cabinet division
Todd Brown named Coshocton Foundation trustee Judge Jason Given appoints Brown, a seasoned banker and community leader, to fill the seat of the late Kathy Thompson
Gnomes return to Medina for spring break scavenger hunt Weeklong event includes downtown search and free family movie
Shred Day returns to Knox County on May 16 Personal documents and mail may be brought in for secure destruction
McWane Ductile part of Manufacturing Day for students Over 150 high school students toured the Coshocton foundry to explore career opportunities in manufacturing
U-Haul trucks and trailers offered at The Peer Center at Coshocton Coshocton community gains new U-Haul dealer at 15 Walnut St., enhancing local moving services
Knox County Chamber announces 32nd Annual Spring Swing Golf Outing Vernon View Golf Course to host outing
Harrison chamber celebrates ribbon-cutting for Stairway Cafe Build-your-own pie and enjoy sandwiches, desserts, specialty drinks and salads
Angelique’s Vintiques celebrates new Hartville location Expanded space, stronger visibility and growing vendor base mark next chapter
‘Jazz Night’ swings at The Ohio Eastern Star Home Residents enjoy an afternoon of cool jazz, elegant atmosphere, and community spirit
Tonka Services provides truck repair, parts in Malvern Tonka Services works on diesel vehicles, semitrucks and heavy equipment, handling jobs ranging from oil changes to complete engine overhauls
Our Town Coshocton hosts annual spring dinner Community event at Coshocton County Career Center celebrates local donors and sponsors
Jacobs Vanaman agents earn CLCS designations Kole Hamilton and Connor Puskarich achieve new certifications in Coshocton
JB Tire and Auto offers repairs and maintenance in Minerva The business officially opened Feb. 2 and offers a range of automotive repair and maintenance services
Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau unveils 2026-27 Official Adventure Guide Must-do activities key feature in new guide
Dan Franks named 2026 NOACC board chair Orrville Chamber CEO to lead Northern Ohio chambers in strategic growth
Farm Credit Mid-America to return $63 million to Ohio farmers Farm Credit Mid-America is a farmer-owned cooperative, meaning customers also are owners
Gambier rescue keeps helping pets despite funding setback Jennifur's Helping Hands continue work as temporary home for pets
Guggisberg Cheese wins top Swiss awards Millersburg's Guggisberg triumphs at World Championship Cheese Contest in Wisconsin
Buckeye Career Center invites employers to annual career fair The Career Connections Career Fair is intended exclusively for Buckeye Career Center students and is not open to the general public
Wooster Brush marks 175 years with community banners Downtown Wooster displays highlight local nonprofits through May
The Gospel Shop celebrates third generation of ownership Sugarcreek's family-owned Christian bookstore celebrates new ownership with anniversary sale
White honored with Chamber's Lifetime Achievement Award Knox Community Hospital CEO has served community in variety of ways
Pegasus Farm celebrating 40 years of service Lake Township Chamber event highlights programs, celebrations and volunteer opportunities
Leadership Tuscarawas accepting applications The Signature Program is a leadership experience designed to cultivate informed, engaged and collaborative community leaders
Main Street Medina receives national accreditation Accreditation recognizes Medina's downtown revitalization and community partnerships
GSC Plumbing offers residential, repair services locally GSC serves Carroll County and surrounding areas, including Jefferson and Columbiana counties and parts of Stark County
J. Green Excavating builds reputation across 3 counties Based in Mechanicstown, J. Green Excavating provides a range of site work
Crowning Touch Cleaning nearing 30-year milestone The family hopes to continue serving the community for years to come
Knox Chamber seeks new executive director Statewide search underway for leader to drive economic growth in Knox County
Wooster ranks third in national micropolitan list Wayne County's economic growth recognized with 15 projects in 2025, boosting local business development
Kudos marks 15 years with celebration Knox County art co-op hosts anniversary event March 20 with music, raffle, and more
Century Components takes over Holmes County tax deal Local business expands by assuming Jacob & Levi's enterprise zone agreement, ensuring continued growth and job creation
Spectrum expansion boosts Scio farm’s online business Trying to run a business with poor internet service can bring a host of unwanted complications
Save & Serve raises $5,779 for trails Holmes County thrift shop supports Rails to Trails with Benefit Day fundraiser
Baker’s Belmont Cafe brings new life to longtime Amsterdam gathering spot The couple had originally considered starting a food truck, but when the cafe became available, the opportunity felt right
Hartville Elevator boosts local grain buying New facilities and initiatives aim to double local purchases in 2026, supporting area farmers and businesses
Celebrating local excellence: Wooster Area Chamber to honor 2026 award recipients Annual dinner on Feb. 26 to recognize local leaders and businesses for their contributions to the community.
Pathways for Inclusion to offer services, support for families Pathways for Inclusion: Family Resource Center, a nonprofit aimed at connecting families with resources and guidance
Minerva’s Market Street Art Spot reaches 15-year milestone Market Street Art Spot remains a staple of the Village of Minerva
Armstrong announces agreement to purchase MCTV The acquisition expands Armstrong's reach in Ohio and West Virginia, uniting two family-owned cable providers.
Coshocton car detailer wins top award Ethen Brown's EB Detailing earns 2025 Best Business Rate for exceptional service.
Wayne County Schools Career Center seeks alumni nominations Nominate distinguished graduates by April 3 for recognition at the WCSCC
Quarter auction to benefit Horizon's Inc. set for March 14 Coshocton event supports services for individuals with disabilities.
Grand opening got a little too hot at Blazin’ Burgers A ribbon cutting, hungry and excited customers and just a small grill fire that brought the restaurant’s first day of operation to a halt
Berner Trucking honors employees at annual banquet Eighteen employees and owner-operators received longevity awards for service milestones ranging from one to 30 years
Downtown delicious: Ten Weeks of Tasty highlights local flavor Annual event showcases local dining and new eateries from Feb. 19 to April 24.
Reasons small business owners should separate their finances Taking the time to establish and maintain separate financial accounts can help protect you
Mattern Tire marks 30 years in Cadiz Nip and Tammy Mattern have been busy with the business ever since
Century Farms blends historic charm with modern wedding amenities The centerpiece of the venue is the restored barn, originally built in the 1930s
Deli on the Square offers catering and charcuterie options The deli caters a wide range of events, including weddings
