Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
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🏘️ Community
The Wayne County Junior Fair Board is holding its Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer food drive from Sept.
6—Sept. 11 at the fair, and monetary donations are accepted until Sept. 1 to purchase nonperishable items for the event. Participating junior fairs may each win $500 while the top overall fair will receive a $5,000 donation to support youth fair activities.
📰 Economy
Wayne County WEDC heard MAGNET CEO explain that investing in people and technology + focusing on manufacturing will shape the county's industrial growth.
The discussion outlined future plans to boost local industry through strategic investments.
🎓 Education
Triway Local Schools will begin classes Tuesday, Sept.2 at its new One Campus building—where all students now gather in one location.
Open houses, orientations and tours are scheduled from Aug.25 to Aug.28—giving families a chance to meet new staff and explore the updated campus.
🏛️ Government
Travelers at select airports can use TSA’s Touchless ID program to skip showing a physical ID if they have an updated airline profile, TSA PreCheck, and a passport stored online—though they must still bring a physical ID if asked.
Ohio airports accepted digital driver’s licenses on May 7th, and some experts worry about privacy when facial scanning is used.
🎉 Wooster Events
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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.
An Evening with Comedian Alex Ortiz
9:30 p.m. — Krackpots Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with the high-energy comedy of Alex Ortiz.
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