Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
Good morning, Wooster.
Wayne County Stitchers met on March 11 and announced plans to deliver flower items to a local nursing home and host a Learn and Sew program for kids on April 26 at Church of the Cross (registration is required for limited spots).
The group will also take a June trip to Little Red Quilt Shop and share details for a Sewing Fest on Oct. 4 later.
A 19-year-old Dundee man was taken to jail after between six and seven shots were fired during a road rage incident on Saturday night on Walnut Creek Bottom Road and Dundee Wilmot Road in Wayne Township — he faces charges for improperly handling a firearm in a motor vehicle and aggravated menacing — when officers linked shell casings on his person to the scene and later recovered the .40 caliber handgun from a creek.
The FBI, CISA and MS-ISAC have warned local residents about a rising Medusa ransomware threat that has affected over 300 victims in industries such as education and healthcare.
Officials recommend updating systems, using VPNs and multifactor authentication, and keeping secure backups—steps aimed at protecting personal information.
Area baseball teams including back-to-back state champion Hiland and recent champions Waynedale are gearing up for a competitive spring season.
Wooster’s Brady Bowen, who posted a 7—2 record last season and signed with the University of Akron, will lead his team as standout players from Triway, Hillsdale and Norwayne join the race—raising local expectations for high-level play.
Fish Fry Fundraiser
5-7 p.m. — Boy Scout Troop 68 — Dine in or take out — Enjoy fried fish, baked potato, and dessert for a good cause.
Wines and Spines Book Club: Choose Your Reading Adventure
6-8 p.m. — Troutman Vineyards — No entry fee — Engage in a lively discussion of a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel with a delicious backdrop of wine.
Functional Ceramics Workshop 2025
Friday 11th – Saturday 12th — Wayne Center for the Arts — $175 general; $75 for students — Explore the art of functional ceramics with expert demonstrations and engaging presentations.
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