Good morning, Wooster.

Jon Witter is named assistant dean and director at Ohio State ATI with a term ending June 30, 2030; he has served as interim since April 1, 2025 & will lead the institute at the Wooster campus of the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Ellen Swallow Richards, founder of home economics, broke new ground in water quality research and school nutrition programs.

Her work continues to guide family and consumer sciences programs offered by OSU Extension in our community (highlighting the lasting impact of her innovative science).

NASA says the season naturally brings a 10%-30% rise in fireball meteors.

A 7-ton meteor exploded over Ohio on March 17, triggering a sonic boom and meteorite searches in Medina County while the College of Wooster Department of Geology welcomes suspected finds.

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.

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.

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.

Charles Mill Earth Day Cleanup & Tree Giveaway

Time TBA — Charles Mill Lake Park — Free camping coupon for participants — Help clean the lake and plant a tree at your house.

Aspen Racquet Club Pickleball Tournament

10 AM – 2 PM — Aspen Racquet Club — $ — Compete in thrilling pickleball matches at the premier venue in Wooster.