Good morning, Wooster.

Last Friday, Chippewa Local Schools held a Hometown Heroes Night at Doylestown Memorial Park to honor veterans and first responders while remembering fallen Sgt. Scott Ries — a proud local alumnus whose legacy guides future tributes.

Community members and officials united to recognize his service and plan upcoming commemorative events.

Local community events continue as the 177th Wayne County Fair runs from Saturday to Thursday at the fairgrounds, Main Street Music delights at the Downtown Pavilion Thursday through Saturday, and the Farmers Market offers fresh produce Saturday morning on North Market Street (plus many more activities throughout the week).

The College of Wooster and Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business announced a partnership that gives Wooster students and alumni a simpler route to seven graduate business degree programs.

The agreement reduces application barriers and promises outreach events (for eligible applicants to meet Fisher staff).

AccuWeather forecasts that Ohio’s fall foliage will soon display bright red, orange, and golden hues, with peak colors likely around mid-October if conditions remain dry.

The forecast follows ample spring and summer rains—boosting tree growth as autumn nears.

Hiland’s women’s volleyball team swept three IVC matches in early September — winning over Tusky Valley, Garaway, and Ridgewood as senior libero Olivia Miller reached her 1,000th career dig.