Good morning, Wooster.

Local nonprofits can apply for GIVE 365 Wayne County grants for housing, hunger and healthcare until March 1.

The 10-year program from the Wayne County Community Foundation – a vital resource for meeting community needs – is set to award about $25K in grants.

Wayne County Extension offers a free four-part Money 101 series to boost local financial planning.

Virtual classes run Feb. 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 12 to 1 p.m., and in-person sessions are held Aug. 5, 12, 19, and 26 at the Extension office on 428 W Liberty St.

On Jan. 6 at Wooster High School, three members joined the board—Jody Starcher was re-elected and new members Bonnie Nair and Clayton Deighan will serve until Dec.

31, 2029.

OSU Extension of Wayne County has announced several agricultural learning events scheduled through April, including pesticide recertification at Harvest Ridge on Jan.

22 and a commodity outlook at Secrest Arboretum on Jan. 20. Free webinars + farm workshops will support local producers.

A local article invites Wooster residents to share which restaurants they favor among a selection of popular dining spots and encourages community votes on top picks.

Realtor.com data showed that in October, Wayne County homes sold for a median price of $251,500, a 5.8% rise from September and a 6.6% increase compared to October 2024.

Sales volume grew nearly 20% from last year, reflecting a strong local market.

The Wooster Daily Record’s boys basketball rankings show Orrville and Smithville tied at No. 1 after both teams remain undefeated this season.

Other teams, including Triway (three recent losses) and Hillsdale (three wins), are moving up as the season unfolds.

At JR Lanes, 38 bowlers competed in match play with 32 advancing and top performer Nathan Norris scoring the best qualifying series.

The event will resume Friday at 9 p.m. (sponsored by Back Country Construction and Cadiz Insurance Agency) as participants aim to qualify for the Week 17 finals.

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.