Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wooster Masonic Lodge celebrates 210 years + its current building dates to 1916 and it once had over 1,200 members, marking a long-standing place in the community. The Daily Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pastor Ken Staley spoke today at Faith Church of Pleasant Grove and Harrisville Methodist Church, explaining that true righteousness comes from Jesus rather than from human efforts like using fig leaves. He used biblical examples (such as Adam and Eve) to show that only the cross offers real redemption. The Bargain Hunter
- ➤ Muslims in the community prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr as the new crescent moon (marking the start of Shawwal) is expected on the night of March 18 or 19. Local mosques will hold prayers and festive meals to end Ramadan. The Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Costco is recalling its Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers in Ohio and Kentucky who bought items with sell-by dates from March 5 to March 16 should return the product for a full refund. The Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, March 15, 2026, wrestlers competed at the OHSAA tournament in Columbus where Waynedale athletes won overtime matches and several competitors secured pins in key weight classes. The event showcased a range of results across Division II and III. The Daily Record
- ➤ The Wayne/Holmes County Athlete of the Week poll is open until 5 p.m. Wednesday and features top performances from March 9-14. Voters can choose candidates including state champion Kayla Moroschan (girls wrestling) and runners-up from Waynedale and Tuslaw at the Jerome Schottenstein Center. The Daily Record
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5th Annual WHATT Fair
4-8 p.m. & 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Secrest Welcome and Education Center — Free admission — Discover holistic and alternative wellness practices at this annual fair.
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Glass Blowing Class with Larchmere Fire Works
12-7 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — $55-$65 — Create your own unique glass art piece in a fun, hands-on class with expert instructors.
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2026 Ohio Scottish Games Indoor Competition
8 AM-6 PM — Scheide Music Center — Admission required — Experience the thrill of solo and pipe band competitions at this exciting showcase of Scottish culture.
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Jane Austen Ball
7-10 p.m. — Wayne Center for the Arts — $20 adults, $10 students — Step into an 18th century English country manor for a night of dance and live music.
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Wooster Contra Dance
7-9:30 p.m. — Valley College Grange — Entry fee not listed — Enjoy a lively evening of contra dancing featuring beautiful Celtic music by Pocketful o’ Gimmick.
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Ohio Designer Craftsmen Functional Ceramics Workshop
Apr 16-18 — Wayne Center for the Arts — Check website for registration fee — Enhance your pottery skills with expert presenters at this annual workshop.
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