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Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eight Wayne County districts and two Holmes County districts received a combined $280,000 in bus safety grants to upgrade school buses (announced by Gov. Mike DeWine and Stephen D. Dackin on Jan. 26). The grants are part of a $10 million state effort to ensure safer student travel. The Daily Record
- ➤ Registration is open for the 2026 Ohio Small Farm Conference +Sowing Seeds for Success+ at Arden Shisler Center in Wooster on March 14 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Early bird registration at $95 ends Jan. 31; the event features breakout sessions, vendors and a stress management keynote. The Daily Record
- ➤ The Blue Ribbon General 4-H Club met on Jan. 18 (West Chester United Methodist Church) to elect officers and plan fundraiser ideas, project requirements, and the updated livestock sale order for the county fair. The club will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 15 for interested members. The Bargain Hunter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ohio Department of Natural Resources released over 36 million fish across 233 locations in 2025, including many in east central counties. A $6.5 million restoration at Shreve Lake in Wayne County reopened with new features to improve local fishing opportunities. The Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wooster Orthopaedic will operate as Bloomington Orthopedics starting Feb. 1 after joining with Wooster Community Hospital Health System and Bloomington Medical Services; the team will keep providing services in Wooster, Orrville, and Millersburg. The Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wayne/Holmes County boys basketball rankings now place Hiland at No. 1 after recent game results, with Smithville rising and Orrville set to play Norton today. Teams such as Chippewa staged a comeback while Dalton and others faced unexpected losses. The Daily Record
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Glass Blowing Experience at Lincoln Way Vineyards
12-7 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — $55 for solid flower, $65 for blown ball — Craft your own glass art with expert guidance and enjoy a drink on the house.
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