Good morning, Wooster.

A December benefit concert raised $4,000 for West View Healthy Living and The Caring Closet at Lincoln Vineyards by featuring the Grace Ringers and Singers while drawing over 200 local attendees — donations and a silent auction boosted the funds.

During recent winter weather, residents share stories of community kindness after heavy snowfall and compare reports of high charity spending to the need for local shelter support.

A 2023 analysis by the Paddock Post indicated more than half of $379 million raised went to staff & expenses, prompting questions about donation efficiency.

Chippewa Golf Club in Doylestown is building an on-site lodge called the Barndominium — a 2,100-sqft facility with four bedrooms and a firepit designed for stay-and-play packages that will open in May.

The upgrade follows recent course improvements.

Ivory Room owner Carrolyn Salazar was named the first Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year today at a downtown awards ceremony sponsored by Main Street Wooster and the city.

She received $5,000 in prize money and a marketing package as her boutique—expanded since 2022—boosts downtown's cultural life.

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.

Glass Blowing Class at Lincoln Way Vineyards

12-7 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — $55-$65 — Create your own unique glass art piece with guidance from experienced instructors while enjoying a drink.

Tri-County Beekeepers Association Annual Spring Workshop

March 6-7 — 22:00-00:30 — 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, OH — Learn from expert speakers about beekeeping practices and innovations at this engaging workshop.

Tri-County Beekeepers Association Annual Spring Workshop

2-11 p.m. — 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, OH — Registration required — A full day of engaging beekeeping education with expert speakers and beginner sessions.