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Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Apple Creek Banking Company welcomed Colby Chamberlin as its new vice president and commercial loan officer — he brings over 25 years of community banking experience and strong local ties in Wooster and surrounding counties. The Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Lawrence Fire Department paused its online fundraising raffles to follow a new directive from the Ohio Attorney General & must now use paper tickets for each drawing. The department said that tickets already purchased remain valid & it will work with state officials on a compromise while arguing the rule is outdated. The Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA recalled Great Value frozen shrimp sold at Walmart in Ohio after tests found they may contain radioactive Cesium-137, which could lead to long-term health risks. Consumers should not eat any two-pound bags (lot codes 8005540-1, 8005538-1, 8005539-1, best by 3/15) and must throw them away immediately. The Daily Record
- ➤ Valley fever (a fungal lung infection) has been confirmed in 12 new Ohio cases this year, raising the total to 29 since August 2024. Symptoms include fever, cough and fatigue, and most patients recover without treatment while severe cases may need antifungal medication. The Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wayne County Athletic League teams are getting ready for the 2025 football season as teams like Dalton, Hillsdale, and Smithville aim to compete with key players such as Dalton's Connor Mori making a difference. Experts say matchups like Dalton at Smithville—an early test—will show which teams can earn a title run. The Daily Record
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