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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local musicians performed at Holmes Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Mar. 31 to raise $2,000 for the Tkachuk and Stauffer-McNutt families after devastating fires. The benefit united community support and offered a healing evening. The Bargain Hunter
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ashly Hart drives her Travelin Tom's Coffee truck around Wayne County, offering a variety of drinks & friendly service to local residents. The mobile vendor brings a quality coffee fix for people on the go. The Daily Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Midnight Readers Shop in Apple Creek will join Independent Bookstore Day on April 25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will offer new and discounted books along with a free Blind Date with a Book for purchases over $75 and raffle entries for every $10 spent. The Daily Record
- ➤ Wayne County Rural Youth celebrated 90 years of square dancing today at the Fairgrounds — revived by Ann and Dave Tschantz to bring fresh life to this historic community group. The organization now offers wholesome events and builds leadership skills. The Daily Record
- ➤ The County Line Historical Society of Wayne and Holmes and America250 is set to present a free public history program on April 18 at 1 p.m. at Shreve Presbyterian Church, where local historian John Burke will reenact Revolutionary War Brig. Gen. Lachlan McIntosh (a key figure in the Patriot movement). The Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wayne County 4-H members joined over 175 STEM projects by the April 1 deadline; projects such as Science Fun with Dairy Food: The Case of the Missing Milk, Arcs and Sparks, and Measuring Up Level 1 have caught local students' attention. Families can explore the project guide for future opportunities. The Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wayne County Public Library retired its 2005 bond on April 8, reducing property taxes after 20 years of payments. It will host a celebration on April 25 at the Main Library (featuring a camping-themed bond fire and kids’ activities) with a Preservation Station unveiling at 10 a.m. and a brief ceremony at 11 a.m. The Daily Record
- ➤ Holmes County Commissioners declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month on Monday, April 6 to boost education and support for survivors. Local advocates and Wooster hospitals help provide timely forensic exams and emotional care to those in need. The Bargain Hunter
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hiland boys tennis team opened its season with a 4-1 win at Chippewa on March 30 & later lost 3-2 to Orrville on April 2 and 5-0 to Canton McKinley on April 7. The Bargain Hunter
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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.
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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.
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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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