Dix Expressway News Today

Mayor Bob Breneman did not file for re-election to run in the upcoming May primary. There are two candidates on the Republican ticket and no Dems.

From Dix Expressway to Belmont Crossings and Melrose Drive, here are the construction projects affecting drivers on Woosters north side.

Heres a taste of whats new in Wooster as four new eateries are planning to open. Meanwhile, another recently opened and two more changed owners.

The major project will see big changes like resurfaced roads, widened on and exit ramps, upgraded drains, replaced guardrails and repaired culverts

BITS AND PIECES: The little, hidden cemetery along Portage Road Ann Gasbarre Many people driving down Portage Road in Wooster today are unaware they’re passing a small, private burial ground that was deeded to President Franklin Pierce and “his successors in office forever ... for the use and purpose of a private burying ground.” Although no U.S. President ever chose to be buried there, many local residents refer to it as the “Presidents’ Cemetery.” Others call it the “Plank Cemet...

Wayne County road projects The Wayne County Engineer’s Office will service over 135 miles of county roads this year. It also plans to replace nine large culverts. Projects currently disrupting traffic are on Dalton Fox Lake Road and South Elyria Road. Dalton Fox Lake Road (County Road 32) between Church Road and Burkhard Road Project: Culvert replacement Time frame: 30 days Detour: Traveling on Church Road, turn north onto state Route 94 then east onto Burton City Road. Reverse the directions...