Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Josh McWilliams is retiring from The Daily Record today after 24 years of covering local sports and community events—he thanked his colleagues, coaches and local families for their support throughout his career. The Daily Record
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Killbuck Savings Bank will open its new branch office at 445 W. Milltown Road in Wooster on Aug. 12 — a ribbon cutting and open house event marking its 12th branch and third location in Wayne County. The Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wayne County Schools Career Center will host a series of sessions for adults to learn about career training and meet staff at its campus on 518 W. Prospect St. in Smithville—programs include full-time courses, short-term certifications, and free academic classes. The Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WayGo, Wooster's new transit system, launches Monday, Aug. 4 with fixed-route buses and on-demand curb-to-curb rides. The service runs six days a week, offering low fares and ADA-accessible vehicles that cover Wooster and a one-mile radius—with plans for future countywide expansion. The Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pomerene Hospital received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines — Rural Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Gold Award based on two years of data that shows its quick, quality heart attack care. The award confirms the hospital’s commitment to effectively diagnosing, treating, and managing severe heart attacks in rural areas. The Daily Record
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Orrville City-Wide Yard Sales
All day — Journey In Time — Free entry — Explore a diverse array of treasures at Orrville’s annual yard sales across the city.
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August Concert & Cruise In
6:30-9 p.m. — Main Street Wooster — Free entry — Enjoy classic cars and live music in a festive downtown atmosphere.
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