Good morning, Wooster.

Ohio health officials reported flu hospitalizations nearly doubled by late December 2025 as a new influenza A (H3N2) strain spread quickly, bringing on symptoms like fever and cough with the CDC classifying activity as very high.

Couples in Ohio may let their dog serve as a fun, symbolic witness since the law requires only a marriage license and an officiant for a valid wedding.

Locals should check with their county clerk for any extra rules.

Jim Dennison, a College of Wooster alumnus and the winningest football coach at Akron and Walsh, died at 87.

He coached Akron for 13 years and Walsh for 18 seasons+ leaving behind a lasting legacy in Northeast Ohio football and mentoring future leaders.

The Wooster Daily Record released its first Wayne/Holmes County boys basketball power rankings on Jan.

5, listing top 10 teams after Monday's games. Wooster is ranked 8th (5-6, 2-3) as local schools head into tight early-season contests in their leagues.

Northeast Ohio Sportsman Show

2-8 p.m. — Mt. Hope Event Center — $15 Admission — Experience the largest annual gathering of hunting and fishing enthusiasts in Northeast Ohio with over 160,000 sq. ft. of vendors, food, and entertainment.

Uncle Doug's 6-Hour Challenge

8 a.m. — Wooster, Ohio — Registration Required — Test your endurance by completing as many 2.5-mile trail loops as you can in 6 hours while enjoying Uncle Doug's Famous Chili.