Good morning, Wooster.

At the local fair, about 1,200 4-H animals were auctioned over the final two days + the demo derby closed the event.

On Sept. 16, 4-H exhibitors auctioned poultry, lambs, goats and rabbits at Wayne County Fair, held from Sept.

12 to Sept. 17 — a busy day that also featured mutton busting for young participants.

Quota of Wayne County used a $39,033 grant to install new amplification systems in 23 classrooms at four local school districts.

Installed on Aug. 12, 2026, the equipment aims to improve classroom communication and help 1,200 students hear better.

Animal science and FFA students shared plans at the JVS board meeting on Sept.15, outlining a petting zoo at the Community Fall Fest on Oct.15 and a cat foster program at the Car Show on Oct.24 to build hands-on experience in animal care.

Even as fall arrives, lawns still need mowing because warm weather keeps grass growing; homeowners should wait until the grass shows scant growth after 10-14 days to know that trimming can end between October and November.