Wayne County OH Government

05/28/2026

Featured speaker, retired Brig. Gen. Richard M. Green reflected on the distinction between Veterans Day and Memorial Day, emphasizing the sacrifices made by those who never returned home.

Smithville residents gathered for the village's annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony.

05/28/2026

☕❤️ There’s something special about a simple cup of coffee when it brings a community together for a greater purpose.

On Thursday, June 4, stop by the Wayne County Administration Building and support the wonderful team at Sacred Ground during “Coffee at the County.” From 10 a.m. to noon, Sacred Ground will serve fresh coffee and specialty drinks at the Wayne County Convention and Visitors Bureau office in the Administration Building.

More than just great coffee, Sacred Ground provides day programming and support services for adults with special needs, creating opportunities for connection, purpose, and community involvement. Their mobile coffee shop is helping participants build skills, confidence, and relationships — one cup at a time.

Whether you grab a hot coffee, try one of their specialty drinks, or simply stop in to say hello, your support helps encourage a program that is making a meaningful difference right here in Wayne County.

Good coffee. Great people. An even greater cause. ❤️☕

05/28/2026

The Wooster City School District gathered on May 18 at Wooster High School to plant a ceremonial white oak near the school’s softball field, marking Wayne County’s participation in the nationwide observance of America 250-Ohio anniversary.

Students and leaders planted a white oak at Wooster High as Wayne County joined the nationwide America 250 celebration.

05/27/2026

🎂🎉 Happy 105th Birthday, Dorothy! 🎉🎂

Dorothy Matz celebrates her 105th birthday in Wayne County and shares her simple secret to a long and happy life.

05/27/2026

Today at the Wayne County Administration Building, Rollinwithseo is serving delicious Lao and Thai street food until 5 p.m.

The Sticky Rice is legendary!

05/27/2026

🇺🇸 Dalton students unite across grades for America 250-Ohio 🇺🇸

Dalton Local Schools held a districtwide celebration marking America’s 250th annivesary with student activities, music and community involvement.

05/26/2026

Congratulations on 75 years in business!

“We have four locations now,” said Sterling Farm Equipment co-owner and CEO Conrad Amstutz. “Sterling is the main location where it all started back in ’51.”

Wayne County commissioners recognized Sterling Farm Equipment’s 75th anniversary and its long history in local agriculture.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. Standing here at the Veterans Memorial in Smithville, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of those who served our nation with pride.

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our offices will be closed today (Monday, May 25), as we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/23/2026

As divorce and custody cases involving children continue through Wayne County’s Domestic Relations Court, court officials say they need more guardians ad litem (GALs) — trained individuals tasked with investigating family situations and helping magistrates determine what is in the best interest of a child.

The court needs qualified individuals to investigate child custody cases and provide reports to magistrates.