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Hiland’s women’s volleyball team swept three IVC matches in early September — winning over Tusky Valley, Garaway, and Ridgewood as senior libero Olivia Miller reached her 1,000th career dig.

AccuWeather forecasts that Ohio’s fall foliage will soon display bright red, orange, and golden hues, with peak colors likely around mid-October if conditions remain dry.

The forecast follows ample spring and summer rains—boosting tree growth as autumn nears.

The College of Wooster and Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business announced a partnership that gives Wooster students and alumni a simpler route to seven graduate business degree programs.

The agreement reduces application barriers and promises outreach events (for eligible applicants to meet Fisher staff).

Last Friday, Chippewa Local Schools held a Hometown Heroes Night at Doylestown Memorial Park to honor veterans and first responders while remembering fallen Sgt. Scott Ries — a proud local alumnus whose legacy guides future tributes.

Community members and officials united to recognize his service and plan upcoming commemorative events.

Local community events continue as the 177th Wayne County Fair runs from Saturday to Thursday at the fairgrounds, Main Street Music delights at the Downtown Pavilion Thursday through Saturday, and the Farmers Market offers fresh produce Saturday morning on North Market Street (plus many more activities throughout the week).

Local farms (like Moreland Fruit Farms) offer pick-your-own apples this season with varying hours from mid-August to mid-November.

Fall festivals are planned on Sept. 26, Oct. 3, and Oct. 10 at select locations in the community.

OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences will host an educational exhibit in the Grange Rotunda during the Wayne County Fair week, starting Saturday, Sept.

12. Visitors can explore interactive displays and sessions on topics like insects, cooking, genealogy, and exercise from Sept. 14 to Sept. 17.

West Holmes won a key nonleague football game by scoring 50-39 over Orrville after trailing early, and the team improved its record to 2-1 with standout plays from quarterback Brayden Parsons.