Good morning, Wooster.

Wayne County is promoting fall tourism with local farms, wineries, and restaurants offering seasonal harvest activities like pumpkin picking, corn mazes and wine tastings; visitors can enjoy outdoor events and cozy lodging including Roosevelt Glamping (featuring a nature-focused getaway) across the region.

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners honored Mark Sheppard on Aug.

6 for retiring after 31 years in public service, including 23 as environmental services director at the Wayne County Care Center. A Marine veteran and former commissioner, he now plans to travel across Ohio and beyond.

Pomerene Hospital received three additional 2026 American Heart Association awards for its stroke care and coordinated heart attack treatment.

The awards highlight the hospital's adherence to research-based guidelines and its strong partnership with local EMS for quicker emergency response.

Ohio health officials report 45 measles cases across 10 counties, including new cases in Tuscarawas, Wayne, and Trumbull counties (updated Aug.

6). They urge residents to get vaccinated as the outbreak continues to spread.

Ohio health officials reported nearly 5,000 cyclosporiasis cases across 82 counties, with the largest cluster linked to recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms; Wayne County (which includes Wooster) reported 34 cases and residents are urged to follow safe produce-handling practices.