Daily
Wooster
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Otterbein United Methodist Church will hold its monthly free community meal on Tuesday, Apr. 21, between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Guests can dine in or carry out at 6025 Shepler Church Road SW (near the Fohl Road-Shepler Church roundabout) while enjoying ham, green beans, potatoes, applesauce, cornbread, dessert and beverages. The Bargain Hunter
- ➤ The local Menards store is hosting a pet supplies drive to support the Tuscarawas County Humane Society through May 31 — donors can drop off items like food, treats, feeders, collars, beds, and storage containers at the designated collection box near the exit. The Bargain Hunter
- ➤ Tuscarawas Masonic Lodge 59 will host a public cornerstone-laying ceremony on Apr. 25 at 12:30 p.m. at 735 N. Wooster Ave. in Dover — a follow-up barbecue will celebrate the union of Tuscarawas and New Philadelphia Lodges. The Bargain Hunter
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Severe storms spawned two tornadoes in Ohio on Mar. 31, 2026 (the EF1 touched down near Hicksville in Defiance County at 7:09 p.m. and the EF0 struck near Apple Creek in Wayne County at 9:56 p.m.) without causing injuries. The Daily Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wooster author Erwin Riedner will sign copies of his latest novel at Wooster Community Hospital (where he volunteers) on Tuesday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. His novel blends art history and social satire to explore themes of kindness and freedom. The Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wooster Daily Record announced its All-Area Girls Basketball Team for the 2025-26 season, naming standout athletes from local schools such as Central Christian & Chippewa. The All-Area Girls Basketball Player of the Year will be named on Tuesday, April 7. The Daily Record
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A happy person isn't someone who's happy all the time. It's someone who effortlessly interprets events in a way that benefits them.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Wooster
Welcome to the Daily Wooster, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Wooster, Ohio community. If you like the Daily Wooster, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Wooster.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Wooster and across Ohio. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Wooster
A free Wooster community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailywooster.com/sitemap