Good morning, Wooster.

Local churches will observe Ash Wednesday on Feb.

18 as the 40-day Lent begins, inviting community members to attend special services & reflect on personal growth.

Ohio hunters checked 232,142 deer during the 2025-26 season that ended Feb.

1 & Coshocton County led with 8,527 deer for the 24th straight year, ranking as the seventh highest total on record statewide.

Daylight saving time will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8 when clocks spring forward one hour, with astronomical spring arriving on Friday, March 20.

Ohio lawmakers continue to review proposals to make DST permanent.

Ray McDonald gave the Daily Record an early look at Wooster Community Hospital’s new Emergency Center — set to open soon — to improve emergency services.

As spring nears, local skunks are mating and pets exposed to their spray need immediate washing with skunk shampoo.

Extension events include a pesticide recertification on Feb. 19 at Kidron Community Center, a Dairy Conference on Feb. 11 at Fisher Auditorium, and agronomy day on Feb. 27 at Secrest Arboretum.

Central Christian (8 to 3 record) boosted its league lead with a 75 to 44 win over Mansfield Christian, and Hiland (16 to 3 record) remains atop Division VI; Orrville and Smithville remain locked in close contests as teams approach the end of the regular season in Wayne and Holmes County.

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.