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Local hospital given national distinction Wooster Community Hospital was recognized recently by Thomson Reuters as being one of the Top 100 hospitals in the nation.† This is the third consecutive year WCH has been named to the prestigious ranking, which considers patient satisfaction, post-discharge indicators, …

Police chief resignation sparks questions Creston Police Chief Phil Carr put in his resignation as chief,† effective April 23. Carr told The Daily Record that he plans on moving and that “the area we have decided to move to will make it impossible for me …

Surrounding cities to face tax return fines As of next month, residents of Orrville, Rittman and Wooster will be punishable by a $1,000 fine and/or incarceration for up to six months for failure to pay tax returns.† Failure to promptly send in tax returns will …

Township proposes increased patrolling East Union Township Trustees are considering a proposal forwarded by Apple Creek Police to provide patrolling services for the township.† Wayne County Sheriffís Office budget cuts have drastically reduced the number of patrol cars on Wayne County roads to 12, and …

Woosterites gather to debate potential levy The city of Wooster has created a hotline to address questions about the recent levy request. Last Wednesday, concerned citizens congregated at Wooster High School and received a packet of information regarding the proposed levy, including a list of …

Ken Bogucki to lead wine tasting at Inn Master Sommelier Ken Bogucki will lead a series of wine tastings starting tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at the Wooster Inn and running each Saturday until Feb. 27.† The tasting will feature different wines from around the world, …