/news/tags/wayne-county Wayne County en-US Copyright Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:10:00 GMT /environment-energy/2026-03-02/beware-of-false-spring-what-temporary-winter-warmups-could-mean-to-dormant-northeast-ohio-plants How much of an early warm spell is enough to wake up plants from their winter slumber? The danger could come with the return of cold weather. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:10:00 GMT /environment-energy/2026-03-02/beware-of-false-spring-what-temporary-winter-warmups-could-mean-to-dormant-northeast-ohio-plants Jonathan Beard /education/2026-02-12/students-and-faculty-express-concern-about-layoffs-at-the-college-of-wooster Staff and students say the layoffs of 22 employees blindsided the community and show a lack of foresight. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:22:41 GMT /education/2026-02-12/students-and-faculty-express-concern-about-layoffs-at-the-college-of-wooster Conor Morris /education/2026-02-09/the-college-of-wooster-lays-off-staff-as-it-adjusts-to-a-smaller-student-body The small private college in Wooster said it needs to adjust to a new normal as birth rates have declined and other factors have impacted enrollment at colleges across the country. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:32:11 GMT /education/2026-02-09/the-college-of-wooster-lays-off-staff-as-it-adjusts-to-a-smaller-student-body Conor Morris /health/2026-01-29/ohio-opens-200-million-in-grants-to-stabilize-rural-health-care Ohio has issued requests for proposals for rural health projects funded through $202 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, but leaders warn short-term funding won’t solve long-term challenges. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:25:02 GMT /health/2026-01-29/ohio-opens-200-million-in-grants-to-stabilize-rural-health-care Taylor Wizner /community/2026-01-27/northeast-ohio-homeless-agencies-raise-concerns-over-federal-funding-cuts-ahead-of-2026-count The agencies are in the midst of the annual Point In Time Count. They say the cuts are impacting their ability to provide social services that break barriers to housing. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:57:49 GMT /community/2026-01-27/northeast-ohio-homeless-agencies-raise-concerns-over-federal-funding-cuts-ahead-of-2026-count Anna Huntsman /community/2025-12-18/did-wooster-have-the-first-christmas-tree-in-the-us-hidden-history For many years, the tradition of decorating Christmas trees was believed to have been started by a German immigrant in Wooster. Reporter/Producer Anna Huntsman investigated this local legend for our social media series, "Hidden History." Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:41:13 GMT /community/2025-12-18/did-wooster-have-the-first-christmas-tree-in-the-us-hidden-history Anna Huntsman /health/2025-08-27/counselors-visit-tuscarawas-county-schools-after-high-school-football-player-is-paralyzed Two Northeast Ohio schools are providing students with counseling after a high school football player suffered a spinal cord injury when he was tackled during a game Aug. 23. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:15:54 GMT /health/2025-08-27/counselors-visit-tuscarawas-county-schools-after-high-school-football-player-is-paralyzed Stephen Langel /government-politics/2025-07-08/us-route-30-broadband-project-will-bridge-digital-divide-spur-economic-development-officials-say The U.S. Route 30 broadband project got $20 million in funding in the recently passed state budget. The project will increase broadband access along all of Route 30. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:44:10 GMT /government-politics/2025-07-08/us-route-30-broadband-project-will-bridge-digital-divide-spur-economic-development-officials-say Abigail Bottar /health/2025-04-28/northeast-ohio-hospitals-join-rural-network-to-maintain-independence-ensure-long-term-viability Northeast Ohio hospitals joined the Ohio High Value Network earlier this month to share costs, data and best practices to help ensure their long-term independence. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:44:40 GMT /health/2025-04-28/northeast-ohio-hospitals-join-rural-network-to-maintain-independence-ensure-long-term-viability Stephen Langel /government-politics/2025-04-28/how-to-vote-in-ohios-may-6-2025-general-election Here's what Ohioans need to know about voting in the May 2025 primary election. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-04-28/how-to-vote-in-ohios-may-6-2025-general-election Sean Fitzgerald