Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Ohio is hosting a walking challenge this September where participants must track 25 miles using the Pacer app and register with code AM250OH to earn a commemorative prize, which can be completed anywhere in Ohio.
🎓 Education
OSU Extension educator Kaitlynn Tonn advises Wooster families to give kids time after school before asking detailed questions.
She suggests using varied, open-ended questions at dinner to help children share more about their day.
Inspiration Hills Camp received a $40,000 grant from Wayne County Community Foundation to build a 1,200 sqft open-air pavilion that will support new Outdoor Education and day camp programs.
The facility is set for spring 2027 occupancy at the camp in Burbank.
🌲 Environment
A partial lunar eclipse known as the almost blood moon will be visible tonight in Wooster at 9:23 p.m. ET when the moon begins to darken, reaching 96 percent coverage by 12:12 a.m. ET Friday — clear skies and dark viewing spots are advised for the best experience.
🏈 Sports
On Aug. 24, Hiland volleyball secured its first win of the season in a nonleague match against River View with key contributions from Addi Mast and Olivia Miller, finishing in four sets with scores of 25-22, 22-25, 25-22, 25-22.
Wooster Daily Record will cover the 2026 high school football season with weekly game updates, preseason polls, and power rankings.
Coverage will include stories from teams in Wayne and Holmes County.
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