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Holmes-Wayne veterans honored with community-funded trip to D.C. memorials

Holmes-Wayne veterans honored with community-funded trip to D.C. memorials

Tuscarawas County YMCA raises over $21,000 at Craig Rader Memorial Golf Outing

Tuscarawas County YMCA raises over $21,000 at Craig Rader Memorial Golf Outing

ODNR stocking 20,000 muskies in nine Ohio lakes this fall

ODNR stocking 20,000 muskies in nine Ohio lakes this fall

Valley Hospice seeks sponsors for 40th anniversary celebration in Wintersville

Valley Hospice seeks sponsors for 40th anniversary celebration in Wintersville

Arboretum Walk set for Oct. 18 at Medina’s Spring Grove Cemetery

Arboretum Walk set for Oct. 18 at Medina’s Spring Grove Cemetery

Tuscarawas County Health Department expands community access to naloxone

Tuscarawas County Health Department expands community access to naloxone

Zoar to host ghost tours, dinners and Halloween fun in October

Zoar to host ghost tours, dinners and Halloween fun in October

Railey Macke crowned 2025 Carrollton High homecoming queen

Railey Macke crowned 2025 Carrollton High homecoming queen

Lake Community Hope Scholarship Fund launches Acme receipt drive

Lake Community Hope Scholarship Fund launches Acme receipt drive

Alfalfa after a drought: What now?

Alfalfa after a drought: What now?

Roxy Theatre to Host ‘Hocus Pocus’ Screening and Costume Contest on Oct. 11

Roxy Theatre to Host ‘Hocus Pocus’ Screening and Costume Contest on Oct. 11

Friends of the Library present 2025 Nellie Stockwell Memorial Grant

Friends of the Library present 2025 Nellie Stockwell Memorial Grant

Clever Quill Bookstore to Open in Carrollton Oct. 4

Clever Quill Bookstore to Open in Carrollton Oct. 4

Carroll County DD Board delays levy until 2026, adopts new policies

Carroll County DD Board delays levy until 2026, adopts new policies

Wayne County Farm Tour set for Oct. 11–12 with 8 stops

Wayne County Farm Tour set for Oct. 11–12 with 8 stops

Recovery story: 'There is light at the end of the tunnel'

Recovery story: 'There is light at the end of the tunnel'

OSU graduate team partners with Wooster to build interactive economic mapping tool

OSU graduate team partners with Wooster to build interactive economic mapping tool

Carrollton High Class of 1961 celebrates 64th reunion

Carrollton High Class of 1961 celebrates 64th reunion

Wayne County marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month with resources, support for survivors

Wayne County marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month with resources, support for survivors

Heartland Technical Education Center board approves donations and staffing changes

Heartland Technical Education Center board approves donations and staffing changes

Harrison County Dog Pound to host Quarter Extravaganza fundraiser Oct. 5

Harrison County Dog Pound to host Quarter Extravaganza fundraiser Oct. 5

Harrison County Community Foundation awards $27,630 in grants to 13 local projects

Harrison County Community Foundation awards $27,630 in grants to 13 local projects

Drake, Elliott crowned Minerva High School homecoming royalty

Drake, Elliott crowned Minerva High School homecoming royalty

Apple dumpling sales return at St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church

Apple dumpling sales return at St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church

Colton Miskimen defies odds to win Grand Champion Market Goat

Colton Miskimen defies odds to win Grand Champion Market Goat

Knights of Columbus gift bicycles to sisters serving Tuscarawas parishes

Knights of Columbus gift bicycles to sisters serving Tuscarawas parishes

Vice President J.D. Vance’s mother shares addiction recovery journey in Carrollton

Vice President J.D. Vance’s mother shares addiction recovery journey in Carrollton

Carroll County Fair board planning new rides, rule changes for 2026 event

Carroll County Fair board planning new rides, rule changes for 2026 event

Conotton Valley SOAR Mentoring Academy Launches Third Year with Focus on Leadership and Success

Conotton Valley SOAR Mentoring Academy Launches Third Year with Focus on Leadership and Success

Harrison Central crowns Aubree Hodkinson and Nathen Dulkoski as homecoming royalty

Harrison Central crowns Aubree Hodkinson and Nathen Dulkoski as homecoming royalty

Orrville Public Library announces October lineup of clubs, programs and activities

Orrville Public Library announces October lineup of clubs, programs and activities

Bakersville Royalty Court sponsors fundraiser for Ben Hostetler

Bakersville Royalty Court sponsors fundraiser for Ben Hostetler

Auditions set for holiday musical ‘Annie’ at The Little Theatre

Auditions set for holiday musical ‘Annie’ at The Little Theatre

Flu vaccine clinic Oct. 7 at Achievement Center

Flu vaccine clinic Oct. 7 at Achievement Center

Sweet success: Baked goods auction delights Coshocton County Fairgoers

Sweet success: Baked goods auction delights Coshocton County Fairgoers

Marianne Austin

Wintersville Legion donates $2,500 to support Pulling for the Cure events

Wintersville Legion donates $2,500 to support Pulling for the Cure events

Surveyor David Bodo highlights LiDAR technology at Carrollton Rotary meeting

Surveyor David Bodo highlights LiDAR technology at Carrollton Rotary meeting

Cincinnati nursing student wins Miss Clayland 2026 crown

Cincinnati nursing student wins Miss Clayland 2026 crown

Stark Library to host genealogy workshop with author Sunny Jane Morton

Stark Library to host genealogy workshop with author Sunny Jane Morton

Tuscarawas County Fair auctions hit record $1.83M

Tuscarawas County Fair auctions hit record $1.83M

League of Women Voters to host candidate forum in Dover Oct. 7

League of Women Voters to host candidate forum in Dover Oct. 7

Richard “Bus” Hugh honored as Scio basketball standout and mentor to future athletes

Richard “Bus” Hugh honored as Scio basketball standout and mentor to future athletes

Joe and Gwen Wells receive Community Service Award at Coshocton County Fair

Joe and Gwen Wells receive Community Service Award at Coshocton County Fair

St. Agnes St. Vincent de Paul Conference marks 45 years of community service

St. Agnes St. Vincent de Paul Conference marks 45 years of community service

Bookless honored with 2025 4-H Ambassador Award

Bookless honored with 2025 4-H Ambassador Award

Viola Startzman Clinic and Anazao link primary care and mental health in Holmes County

Viola Startzman Clinic and Anazao link primary care and mental health in Holmes County

Northwestern High School Class of 1985 celebrates 40th reunion weekend

Northwestern High School Class of 1985 celebrates 40th reunion weekend

Trinity UMC in Orrville updates Friday blood drive schedule

Camp Luz Fall Fest returns Oct. 18 with pies, hayrides and auctions

Camp Luz Fall Fest returns Oct. 18 with pies, hayrides and auctions

Jacqui Hershberger

MCBDD provides free Roth ID Tags and Blue Envelopes for safety

MCBDD provides free Roth ID Tags and Blue Envelopes for safety

Wayne County Stitchers mark 10 years of Sewing Fest with classes, raffles and community fun

Wayne County Stitchers mark 10 years of Sewing Fest with classes, raffles and community fun

KCH to host annual breast health awareness event Oct. 8

KCH to host annual breast health awareness event Oct. 8

Atwood Area Fall Festival returns Oct. 3–5 with crafts, food and live entertainment

Atwood Area Fall Festival returns Oct. 3–5 with crafts, food and live entertainment

Dover Light and Power marks 115 years with community open house

Dover Light and Power marks 115 years with community open house

Hiking guidebook author Diane Stresing to speak at Stark Library’s Lake Branch Oct. 7

Hiking guidebook author Diane Stresing to speak at Stark Library’s Lake Branch Oct. 7

Tuscarawas County Fair celebrates 175 years of tradition and community

Tuscarawas County Fair celebrates 175 years of tradition and community

American Legion Run/Walk boosts Dover scholarships

American Legion Run/Walk boosts Dover scholarships

Tuscarawas County library to host “Breakfasts for Busy People” program Oct. 6

Tuscarawas County library to host “Breakfasts for Busy People” program Oct. 6

Battle of the Chefs: Chili Smackdown to spice up Wooster Oct. 12

Battle of the Chefs: Chili Smackdown to spice up Wooster Oct. 12

Belmont-Harrison Roadmap to Transition connects students with disabilities to careers Oct. 7

Belmont-Harrison Roadmap to Transition connects students with disabilities to careers Oct. 7

Lady Huskies top Edison in four sets, raise funds for cancer awareness

Lady Huskies top Edison in four sets, raise funds for cancer awareness

Harrison County commissioners approve opioid settlement, property disposal

Harrison County commissioners approve opioid settlement, property disposal

Holmes County Park District advances final trail phase, repair projects

Holmes County Park District advances final trail phase, repair projects

Free fly-fishing clinic set for Oct. 9 in Wooster

Free fly-fishing clinic set for Oct. 9 in Wooster

Mount Vernon’s Middle-Earth March brings Tolkien magic downtown

Mount Vernon’s Middle-Earth March brings Tolkien magic downtown

Holmes County Board of DD schedules October community events across the county

Holmes County Board of DD schedules October community events across the county

Subaru and Carroll County Dog Pound to Host Pet Adoption Event Oct. 4

Subaru and Carroll County Dog Pound to Host Pet Adoption Event Oct. 4

Roxy Theatre Players bring classic comedy Harvey to Minerva Oct. 3–5

Roxy Theatre Players bring classic comedy Harvey to Minerva Oct. 3–5

Farsight Management marks 25 years of environmental safety expertise

Farsight Management marks 25 years of environmental safety expertise

St. John UCC launches monthly life-skills speaker series in Strasburg

St. John UCC launches monthly life-skills speaker series in Strasburg

Tuscarawas County Public Library seeks trustee for Sugarcreek/Garaway seat

Tuscarawas County Public Library seeks trustee for Sugarcreek/Garaway seat

Wayne County Izaak Walton League to host mobility-impaired deer hunt Dec. 1-3

Wayne County Izaak Walton League to host mobility-impaired deer hunt Dec. 1-3

New Philadelphia’s Charles Freidhof named to The Citadel dean’s list

New Philadelphia’s Charles Freidhof named to The Citadel dean’s list

Goodwill Industries director presents to Orrville Exchange Club

Goodwill Industries director presents to Orrville Exchange Club

Forget-Me-Not Baskets founder shares mission with Orrville Exchange Club

Forget-Me-Not Baskets founder shares mission with Orrville Exchange Club

Salvation Army Auxiliary to give away hundreds of new coats for kids in Wayne County

Salvation Army Auxiliary to give away hundreds of new coats for kids in Wayne County

Jarrett Supply Chain Summit raises $100K for Heartland Education Community

Jarrett Supply Chain Summit raises $100K for Heartland Education Community

Safe Communities report: Wayne County records one traffic fatality in September

Safe Communities report: Wayne County records one traffic fatality in September

Six township seats open for Carroll County Fair Board election

Six township seats open for Carroll County Fair Board election

Breaking the stigma: Promoting understanding in behavioral health

Breaking the stigma: Promoting understanding in behavioral health

Majestic Meadows Alpacas welcomes playful coatimundi trio

Majestic Meadows Alpacas welcomes playful coatimundi trio

By Olivia LaScola

Smithville’s Harvest Fest and Market set for Oct. 11

Smithville’s Harvest Fest and Market set for Oct. 11

Wayne County Historical Society, Buckeye Book Fair partner for free Oct. 11 program

Wayne County Historical Society, Buckeye Book Fair partner for free Oct. 11 program

St. Mary Wooster invites nonpracticing Catholics to reconnect through six-week program

St. Mary Wooster invites nonpracticing Catholics to reconnect through six-week program

Homestead Furniture brings back annual Apple Crisp Sale Oct. 6–11

Homestead Furniture brings back annual Apple Crisp Sale Oct. 6–11

Holmes County begins state-mandated property value updates

Holmes County begins state-mandated property value updates

Queen of Heaven Parish welcomes deacon-in-training Jon Woost

Queen of Heaven Parish welcomes deacon-in-training Jon Woost

Buckeye Career Center earns second straight 5-star rating

Buckeye Career Center earns second straight 5-star rating

Coshocton In Bloom celebrates volunteers with dinner and awards

Coshocton In Bloom celebrates volunteers with dinner and awards

Marianne Austin

Kenny crowned Cadiz Women’s Golf League champion

Kenny crowned Cadiz Women’s Golf League champion

TCEDC secures $100K for village capacity building in Tuscarawas County

TCEDC secures $100K for village capacity building in Tuscarawas County

63rd Annual Holmes County Antique Festival set for Oct. 3–5 in Millersburg

63rd Annual Holmes County Antique Festival set for Oct. 3–5 in Millersburg

Fall Festival brings art, music and family fun to Wayne Center for the Arts Oct. 4

Fall Festival brings art, music and family fun to Wayne Center for the Arts Oct. 4

Millersburg residents petition council to save downtown trees

Millersburg residents petition council to save downtown trees

Mount Vernon Fire tops field at Heroes Softball Tournament honoring Deputy Weston Sherrer

Mount Vernon Fire tops field at Heroes Softball Tournament honoring Deputy Weston Sherrer

Dover library to host retirement planning seminar Sept. 29

Dover library to host retirement planning seminar Sept. 29

Wooster native leads Poland lacrosse in pursuit of 2028 Olympics

Wooster native leads Poland lacrosse in pursuit of 2028 Olympics

Wooster Emblem Club marks 64 years with celebration and community service plans

Wooster Emblem Club marks 64 years with celebration and community service plans

Ribbon-cutting celebrates new health-focused additions at Orr Park

Ribbon-cutting celebrates new health-focused additions at Orr Park

Whooping cough cases climb in Tuscarawas County

Whooping cough cases climb in Tuscarawas County

MWCD opens applications for 2026 Earth Day tree seedling giveaway

MWCD opens applications for 2026 Earth Day tree seedling giveaway

Lake school board addresses prayer concerns after legal complaint

Lake school board addresses prayer concerns after legal complaint

Kent State, CCMS partner to expand pathway to mortuary science careers

Kent State, CCMS partner to expand pathway to mortuary science careers

Holmes County Trail extends from Glenmont to state Route 520

Holmes County Trail extends from Glenmont to state Route 520

MCBDD celebrates graduates of 2025 Leadership Academy

MCBDD celebrates graduates of 2025 Leadership Academy

Career Center reopens student-run restaurant as 518 Bistro

Career Center reopens student-run restaurant as 518 Bistro

River View volleyball teams up with John Glenn for Volley for the Cure

River View volleyball teams up with John Glenn for Volley for the Cure

Marianne Austin

Crowds pack Carroll County Fairgrounds for annual antique tractor show

Crowds pack Carroll County Fairgrounds for annual antique tractor show

Bowerston Women’s Club sets fall, holiday events

Bowerston Women’s Club sets fall, holiday events

Jacquie Humphrey

Pendleton honored as outstanding fair supporter by Harrison County Agricultural Society

Pendleton honored as outstanding fair supporter by Harrison County Agricultural Society

Energy bill help available for older Ohioans

Energy bill help available for older Ohioans

Canal Street Diner fundraiser brings in $5,348 for Tusky Valley freshman Mayson White

Canal Street Diner fundraiser brings in $5,348 for Tusky Valley freshman Mayson White

Canal Town Book Festival brings 60 authors to Dover High Oct. 4

Canal Town Book Festival brings 60 authors to Dover High Oct. 4

Knox County Symphony opens 60th season with Children’s Concert at Ariel-Foundation Park

Knox County Symphony opens 60th season with Children’s Concert at Ariel-Foundation Park

Canal Town Book Festival returns to Dover High on Oct. 4

Canal Town Book Festival returns to Dover High on Oct. 4

Strasburg library to welcome OSU’s Titanium Bug Zoo

Strasburg library to welcome OSU’s Titanium Bug Zoo

Kiwanis bourbon dinner to support new playground at Deis Hill Park

Kiwanis bourbon dinner to support new playground at Deis Hill Park

Three physicians inducted into Aultman’s 2025 Hippocrates Honor Society

Three physicians inducted into Aultman’s 2025 Hippocrates Honor Society

OHuddle unveils 'Odyssey Mural,' a 600-foot augmented reality art project in Wooster

OHuddle unveils 'Odyssey Mural,' a 600-foot augmented reality art project in Wooster

Wooster native Philip Giffin to discuss Hollywood music career at WCHS program

Wooster native Philip Giffin to discuss Hollywood music career at WCHS program

Foster Family Spotlight: Michael & Tiffany Share 15+ Years of Caregiving Experience

Foster Family Spotlight: Michael & Tiffany Share 15+ Years of Caregiving Experience

Medina County Job & Family Services

Medina County Health Department: Reducing stigma around substance use disorder

Medina County Health Department: Reducing stigma around substance use disorder

Medina County Health Dept.

United Way of Knox County sets $1.1M goal for 2025 campaign

United Way of Knox County sets $1.1M goal for 2025 campaign

Write-in candidates to decide Knox ESC board election

Write-in candidates to decide Knox ESC board election

Bladensburg Art & Craft Show set for Sept. 20 at Community Center

Bladensburg Art & Craft Show set for Sept. 20 at Community Center

Lake FISH Pantry expands efforts during Hunger Action Month

Lake FISH Pantry expands efforts during Hunger Action Month

Lake Center Christian outlines free, reduced-price meal policy for 2024-25

Lake Center Christian outlines free, reduced-price meal policy for 2024-25

Marlington board celebrates student achievements, tracks absenteeism decline

Marlington board celebrates student achievements, tracks absenteeism decline

Veterans and First Responders Jamboree honors heroes, raises $2,300

Veterans and First Responders Jamboree honors heroes, raises $2,300

Pindrop Fiber Arts Festival returns to Tappan Lake Park Sept. 27

Pindrop Fiber Arts Festival returns to Tappan Lake Park Sept. 27

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