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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kelly Burwell and Lacey Jones started The Hygiene Haul to collect personal care items for Tusky Valley students in need and Kaley Wolf Hamilton will make sure donations—such as underwear, socks, feminine hygiene products, toothpaste, and body wash—reach families before school resumes with a soft deadline on Aug. 15. The Bargain Hunter
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ohio's tax-free weekend started Aug. 1 and will end at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 14 when most items priced at $500 or less become subject to sales tax. Shoppers including those buying online should check that their items like clothing, electronics, and home goods qualify for the tax break. The Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wooster City Schools will start the new academic year on Wednesday, Aug. 20, with students returning to classrooms that feature new teachers, internal promotions, and facility improvements including renovated athletic fields and a refreshed high school courtyard — open houses are set from Aug. 13 to Aug. 22. The district has also announced new staff roles such as principals and an athletic director to support these changes. The Daily Record
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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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