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Wooster
Monday, August 4th, 2025
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Sonnenberg Homecoming event has been renamed the Sonnenberg Village Festival to show its welcoming spirit in Southeastern Wayne County. The festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.—it features plays, music and contests while visitors tour historic buildings near Kidron. The Bargain Hunter
- ➤ Several events are happening this week in Holmes and Wayne counties as locals can attend the Orrville Senior Fun Fair on Aug. 5 at Orrville Christian Church, a free heart talk on Aug. 6 at Aultman Hospital, and the Holmes County Fair running today through Aug. 9 at Harvest Ridge. Families can also enjoy the Creston Ox Roast on Aug. 8 and 9 at Creston Park plus a fundraising rummage sale from Aug. 7 to 9 at Church of the Saviour in Wooster. The Daily Record
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Millersburg Brewing Co. has expanded its offerings to serve a range of meals along with its signature beers—giving local guests a new option to dine while enjoying their favorite brews. The Daily Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ John Burke will portray Founding Father Oliver Wolcott at a free program hosted by the County Line Historical Society of Wayne/Holmes on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. at the historic Shreve Presbyterian Church — his 45-55 minute presentation will include audience participation and draw on his local roots and national experience. The Bargain Hunter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed in several counties including Wayne, Holmes, and Medina with tests done by area growers and OSU experts at the Wooster campus. Ohio growers of cucumbers and melons should apply fungicides and scout for lesions in humid, rainy conditions—taking quick action to protect their crops. The Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pomerene Hospital has partnered with board-certified sleep specialist Dr. Butros Latouf (clinic leader) to launch the new Pomerene Sleep Clinic that today offers in-lab and at-home sleep studies and telehealth visits to diagnose sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless leg syndrome. The clinic will deliver personalized treatment plans (including CPAP/BiPAP titration) for local patients seeking improved sleep health. The Daily Record
- ➤ Amid a measles outbreak with 1,288 cases and three deaths reported nationwide, pediatric expert Dr. Caroline Weingart advises Wooster parents to verify vaccinations, insist on handwashing and sufficient sleep, and stock the home medicine cabinet with essentials as school starts. She cautions that children showing symptoms like fever or vomiting should stay home to help slow the spread of illness—steps that are critical for protecting students. The Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wayne/Holmes County’s top high school girls volleyball players will take the court this fall when the season begins on August 15. Wooster’s Sara Snowbarger and Bri Hewitt led their teams to strong finishes last year—others from schools like Dalton, Hiland, and Triway will be key to watch this season. The Daily Record
- ➤ The Triway girls tennis team returns four letter-winners from its 5-4 season under first-year coach Kirsten McAllister—juniors Lexi Long, Lyla Rudisall, Lily Fedorchak, and Annette Hemming—and adds promising newcomers including sophomores Peyton Barnes, Cabella Ballard, Amelia Moorman and freshman Mia Ungerer as they prepare for a competitive season. The Bargain Hunter
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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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