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Wayne County Stitchers will host its annual Sewing Fest on Oct.

3 at The Church of the Cross (5100 Cleveland Road) with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. and classes until 2 p.m., featuring raffles, vendors and scissor sharpening, and admission is $10.

The County Line Historical Society will host its annual fall chicken barbecue drive-thru on Oct.

3 at Shreve Auto Repair (298 N. Market St.), starting at 10:30 a.m., with proceeds supporting the museum and local history work; half-chicken costs $8 and chicken dinners, with sides, cost $12.

Buckeye Agriculture Museum & Education Center is hosting its first Free Family Fun Night from 5-8 p.m. on Oct.

3. The event at 877 W. Old Lincoln Way in Wooster will feature hands-on activities, tours, games, a workshop, and a museum talk.

OSU Extension Wayne Co. advises producers to reduce livestock stress by offering more space, planned weaning, and species-appropriate enrichment (like scratching devices for cattle and dust boxes for poultry) to boost animal welfare and productivity.

Hummingbirds are starting their southward journey today as they prepare for winter, and experts advise keeping feeders out through October or until their visits stop — a reminder for local residents to let the birds refuel on their trip.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 462 in September 2026 to allow students in schools and camps to carry nasal-spray alternatives to EpiPens.

The new law could update health policies for Wooster classrooms and local camp programs.

Daylight saving time will end Sunday, Nov.

1, when Wooster clocks will go back one hour for more morning light and an extra hour of sleep. The change follows federal rules as Congress remains in talks about switching to permanent daylight saving time.

Ohio health officials reported 34 measles cases in Wayne County as the statewide total jumped 327% last week + they advise residents to check that their MMR shots are up to date.

Smithville won Friday night over Hillsdale 28 to 14 in a Division VI game at home after junior linebacker Zach Lanneaux made a key tackle that halted a drive and sparked a touchdown.

The victory positioned the team strongly as they moved deeper into the season.