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Business Journals
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Solving Ohio's traffic challenges with smarter engineering
Columbus is booming — and so are its infrastructure demands. As new neighborhoods rise, retail corridors expand and logistics hubs break ground, the pressure on local roadways and permitting systems keeps mounting. For developers, retailers and real estate teams, navigating these complexities requires more than just engineering — it takes a partner who brings clarity, speed and results. That's where Wooster and Associates stands out. With 20+ years of experience in Ohio and 50+ years in the industry, Wooster is trusted by major brands and developers to deliver practical traffic and civil engineering solutions that keep projects moving. Ohio-built expertise From Sheetz, Giant Eagle and McDonald's, to large-scale mixed-use and residential developments, Wooster's work across Central Ohio serves as a blueprint for growth-ready design. Their team has supported transformative projects in Westlake, Mentor, New Albany and Columbiana — blending local insight with proven processes. 'We've worked in Columbus long enough to understand the pace and complexity here,' says Josh Haydo, PE, PTOE, Deputy COO and Traffic Team Manager. 'Traffic impact studies, site access design, traffic signal design, and corridor planning all have to be done precisely and quickly — because delays ripple across an entire development timeline.' Jerrod Crosby, PE, Wooster's COO and design team manager, has deep ties to the region as an Ohio University alum. 'Columbus is where Ohio's growth story is unfolding,' Crosby says. 'We're proud to support that growth with engineering that's practical, precise and rooted in decades of Ohio experience.' expand Collaborating for success Wooster's integrated approach thrives on partnerships — not only with developers and national brands, but also with architects, fellow engineering firms, construction companies and municipalities. Working side by side with project teams ensures designs are built for smooth execution. 'Strong collaboration is at the heart of every successful project,' Haydo adds. 'We value the expertise of our partners, and our job is to make sure everything aligns — from access points to utilities and traffic flow.' Data centers and distribution: Meeting new market demands Columbus's rise as a national data center and logistics hub has expanded Wooster's role. With a surge of high-tech and industrial projects, demand for traffic and site civil engineering — including utility coordination, drainage systems and transportation evaluations — has soared. 'Data center projects are intricate and require synchronization across all site elements,' says Adam Law, director of land development. 'Our team focuses on practical designs that anticipate challenges and keep the infrastructure aligned, from earthwork to stormwater systems.' Services built for speed and precision Wooster offers full-service solutions, including: Traffic engineering: Impact studies, trip generation, signal designs and corridor optimization. Highway design: Roadway layouts, traffic control plans, ADA compliance and simulations. Site civil engineering: Grading, stormwater management, erosion control, utility planning and environmental permitting. This integrated approach — enhanced by strong partnerships — helps Wooster avoid costly slowdowns and deliver straightforward solutions. Their deep understanding of local jurisdictions and ODOT requirements keeps projects moving. expand A partner developers count on Wooster's reputation for trust, transparency and proactive communication has made them a go-to partner for developers, architects, engineers, contractors and municipalities alike. From concept to ribbon-cutting, their team keeps timelines on track and projects aligned. 'Traffic engineering today is about far more than cars and trucks — it's about making entire sites function smoothly,' says Crosby.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Triway High prom queen gets special recognition at 2025 junior, senior celebration
Triway High School held its 2025 prom Saturday, May 10, with the theme City Lights, Starry Nights. Named prom royalty were Zach George, king; Ava Gaffey, queen; Ron Bricker, prince; and Reese Crilow, princess. Part of the evening's celebration was honoring Gaffey, who is recovering from a car accident, along with her sister and cousin, that happpened last month, according to an announcement from the school. After spending weeks in the hospital, Galley continues to heal from her injuries, and the Triway community praises her for her strength and resiliency. The prom was held at Fisher Auditorium on the campus of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Post prom was at Scene 75. This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Triway royalty court honored at 2025 prom in Wooster Ohio
Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
9 of the funniest books chosen by Miranda Hart, Adam Kay and more
This year marks 50 since England's foremost humourist PG Wodehouse died, aged 93 and with, as Stephen Fry writes in a forthcoming essay for the Sunday Times, 'manuscript on lap'. Wodehouse never stopped writing, producing almost a hundred books and inventing the immortal Jeeves and Wooster, Psmith and Blandings. What's the secret of his enduring appeal, despite his devotion to 'silly people doing silly things'? For Fry, it is the genius of his language, and often his dialogue: 'No actors are as good as the actors we each of us carry in our head … one of the gorgeous privileges of reading Wodehouse is that he makes us feel better about ourselves because we derive a sense of personal satisfaction from the laughter mutually created.'
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wooster High School prom 2025 - take a look at juniors and seniors all dressed up
Wooster High School 2025 prom was held Saturday, May 10, starting with the grand march at the high school. The prom was held at FHJ Events in Wooster. The theme was An Evening in La La Land. The 2025 Wooster High School prom king and queen were Jake Haas and Camryn Nelson. This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Seniors and juniors at the Wooster High School prom 2025
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wooster woman celebrates 100th birthday, reflects on journey from Nazi Germany
More than 120 family members and friends gathered at St. Mary School gymnasium March 1 to celebrate the 100th birthday of a Wooster woman whose life began in Berlin, Germany, during one of history's darkest times. 'My mom was born in Berlin, Germany, where they were very wealthy,' said Karen Pendolino, about her mother, Rita Clarke. 'But her father was Jewish and she was Lutheran, and when she was 14, Hitler came to power. She remembers hiding her father. After a year of trying, they were finally able to buy their way out of Germany.' The family fled to Pittsburgh where they had relatives. 'At that time, you had to be sponsored to come into the country,' Pendolino said. 'The family sponsoring you had to prove that you wouldn't be a hardship on the United States.' Once in America her mother was able to build a new life. 'She went to college at the University of Pittsburgh, where she met my aunt, who's turning 100 soon, and they became very good friends,' Pendolino said. 'That's also where she met my dad.' The couple eventually moved to Wooster, where her father took a job at the former Apple Creek State Hospital. They raised 10 children, first living on Mill Street before settling into a big white house along US Route 250, where she remained for 65 years. 'She is always strong, always loving,' Pendolino said. 'She had such a rich life, with all the history she lived through.' At the birthday celebration 120 people came together, nine of them were her children, along with numerous grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren and family friends, some of whom traveled from across the country to be there. 'We had family from California, Florida, Colorado, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and more,' Pendolino said. 'It was incredible to see so many people come together to celebrate her.' The night was filled with laughter and memories. 'She wasn't allowed to take her wealth with her when they left Germany,' Pendolino said. 'They had to leave most of their things behind. But they took what they could and were able to get out.' Despite the struggles her mother built a life of love, family and community in Wooster. 'We were so blessed to have this moment with her,' Pendolino said. 'To have her surrounded by the people who love her, celebrating a full century of life. It was truly special.' This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Rita Clarke's 100th birthday honored in Wooster with family, friends
