Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
Good morning, Wooster.
A local resident faced $4,500 in damage costs after trees from a neighbor's wood fell during a storm, raising questions about insurance rules.
A helpful neighbor cleared fallen trees after three days of work — yet the owner offered no assistance.
The Wayne County Health Department and Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank will host a drive-thru pop-up food pantry at 244 W.
South St. on Tuesday, Apr. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eligible families earning at or below 200% of the federal poverty level can receive food assistance.
5 Star Lawn Care and Landscaping opened its Materials Landscape Supply Center at 1375 Old Mansfield Road on April 6.
The center offers mulch, stone, and soil with more products arriving this season — customers are encouraged to call ahead for availability.
ProArteOHIO will perform its 'American Portrait' spring concert at Zion Lutheran Church (301 N.
Market St.) in Wooster, celebrating 250 years of American music with folk hymns, spirituals, and patriotic pieces while inviting audience participation. Tickets cost $10 and are available at the door or online.
Guitarist Neil Jacobs will perform at 2 p.m. April 19 at the Schoolhouse on the WCHS grounds (546 E.
Bowman St.) as part of the Voices from the Past Series hosted by the Wayne County Historical Society. Tickets cost $15 and are available at the Society and Murr Printing.
College of Wooster has launched the Abbey Arboretum using a seven-figure gift from alumnus Paul Abbey & his wife Constance Norweb Abbey.
The Level I-accredited arboretum spans campus and the golf course to boost research and education, with plans to expand engagement over the next few years.
Wooster Community Hospital earned ISO 9001 certification from DNV, which shows the hospital’s strong commitment to quality care and patient safety.
Hospital leaders say the improvement in care systems will guide future improvements in delivering safe care.
Bala Fodor serves scratch-made humas, pita bread and more at Local Roots each Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The lunch, offered as Bala's Serving Lunch, gives locals a taste of homemade quality.
Norwayne’s Ava Maibach and Smithville’s Leah Keib were named co-girls basketball Players of the Year by the Wooster Daily Record after leading strong postseason runs (honored April 7).
The seniors played with standout skill and delivered memorable performances last season.
The Wayne County Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet will be held on Saturday, June 20 at Greystone Event Center in Wooster; doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., with tickets (at $25 per person and $20 for children 12 and under) available until June 6.
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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