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By Dan StarcherMay 24, 2025 31Sometimes, the most unexpected events can inspire the most beautiful stories. For author AudraKate Gonzalez, a routine visit to the Wayne County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center in 2018 began an adventure filled with love, resilience and a series of books. As an established horror author, Gonzalez stepped outside her lane when she wrote a series of children’s books based on her experience with Flop, her deaf dog, and Howard, Flop’s guide dog.

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Dan Starcher/Special to Wooster Daily RecordThe Ohio Department of Health and Wayne County Health Department urge residents to take precautions against mosquito bites to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses. Eliminating standing water around homes, such as in flowerpots, gutters and old tires, is crucial for mosquito control. Only female mosquitoes bite, and they can transmit diseases like Eastern equine encephalitis, La Crosse encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis and West Nile virus.

2 weeks ago | the-daily-record.com | Dan Starcher

Author AudraKate Gonzalez adopted a deaf dog named Flop, and later a guide dog named Howard, from the Wayne County Dog Shelter. Howard helps Flop navigate daily life by guiding him on walks and alerting him to his surroundings. Gonzalez, inspired by the dogs, wrote a children's book series about their unique relationship. Sometimes, the most unexpected events can inspire the most beautiful stories.

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Dan Starcher/Special to Wooster Daily RecordWooster Daily RecordCurt Stauffer became the first full-time chaplain for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, offering emotional and spiritual support to deputies. Stauffer previously volunteered in this role for a decade, recognizing the emotional toll law enforcement work takes on officers. The chaplain provides confidential support for deputies dealing with work-related stress and personal challenges.

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By Dan StarcherMay 11, 2025 13“My primary responsibility is to enhance school safety, foster positive relationships between students and law enforcement, and serve as a resource for the school community,” Triway School District resource officer Jodi Kauffman said when she addressed Wooster Rotarians recently. Becoming a school resource officer requires a sworn law-enforcement officer to complete 700 hours of basic peace officer training and an additional 40 hours of SRO training.