Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
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🏘️ Community
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 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.
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.
🚧 Accidents
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.
🎭 Culture
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.
🏈 Sports
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.
🎉 Wooster Events
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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.
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.
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