Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
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🏘️ Community
On Good Friday, Rim Rock Riders 4-H assembled Easter baskets and candy-filled eggs for OneEighty, a shelter in Holmes and Wayne counties.
The club made five baskets each for women and children — though they could not deliver the items this year.
Katie Koglman, CEO of United Way Wayne and Holmes, launches a new column today to spotlight local nonprofit work and highlight community needs.
She invites readers to share topics and join efforts that build stability for families in our community (focusing on practical change).
🎭 Culture
Wayne County Rural Youth celebrated 90 years of square dancing at the Fairgrounds Event Center, drawing dancers from across counties and honoring the group revived in 2006 by Ann & Dave Tschantz.
The event underscored its lasting role in preserving community traditions.
🎓 Education
Eight Wayne County high school seniors were named winners of the 33rd Roy Bates Scholarship — awarding $20,000 for academic, athletic and character achievements.
Each winner receives $2,500 and is a finalist for the Bates Player of the Year Award; dinner will be held at Greystone Event Center in May.
Carrollton FFA’s agricultural mechanics team placed ninth out of 21 teams on March 26 at the Ohio State ATI Wooster campus.
The performance showcased skills in welding, fluid identification, and other technical tasks.
The College of Wooster has named alum Jodi Nunnari (a mitochondrial biology leader) as the Class of 2026 commencement speaker.
The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on May 16 in the Gault Recreation Center; a livestream option is available.
📰 Lifestyle
Ohio State Extension Wayne Co. explains that fresh asparagus must be chilled soon by wrapping its bottoms in a damp paper towel and offers a spring sauté recipe plus basic serving tips for enjoying it from the garden.
🎉 Wooster Events
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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.
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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