Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
Good morning, Wooster.
🏘️ Community
Volunteers at Ohio MCC Comforter Bash will craft 300 comforters March 12-14 at MCC Material Resources Center, located at 4080 Kidron Road, Kidron, to support families affected by conflict and disasters worldwide.
Event hours vary over the three days, and participants may bring meals while enjoying free snacks+coffee.
🎓 Education
OSU vet student Andrew King-Smith from West Salem was awarded the Protect OHIO scholarship to support his pursuit in rural veterinary medicine.
The initiative (which provided $900,000 to Ohio students in Fall 2025) aims to build a strong veterinary workforce in rural communities.
Ohio State University Extension, Wayne County is offering free training for local growers including the Agronomy School at Secrest Welcome and Education Center on Feb.
27 at 9 a.m., pesticide tests on various dates, and Tri-State High Tunnel School webinars starting Feb. 25 at 12:30 p.m. (via Zoom).
🏈 Sports
The Wooster Daily Record is holding the Wayne/Holmes County Athlete of the Week vote based on performances from Feb 9-14.
Voting opens at 4 a.m. today and closes at 5 p.m. Wednesday + top wrestlers and record-setting basketball performers are featured.
🎉 Wooster Events
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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.
Glass Blowing Class at Lincoln Way Vineyards
12-7 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — $55-$65 — Create your own glass art piece with expert guidance and enjoy a complimentary drink.
Leslie Mendelson Live Concert
7:30 p.m. — Lyric Theater of Wooster — Tickets available now — Experience the first ever live performance by Leslie Mendelson in Wooster.
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