Good morning, Wooster.

Wayne County-based J.M.

Smucker Co. offered Artemis II astronauts a lifetime supply of Uncrustables after they returned from their moon mission on April 14, 2026 near Orrville. The astronauts (per federal ethics rules) could not accept the gift.

Diehl Automotive Group completed its acquisition of Firelands Toyota and Firelands Volkswagen dealerships and an off-site collision center in Wooster on March 31.

The deal expands its operations to 24 dealerships and 11 collision centers across Ohio and Pennsylvania.

The IRS has processed over 78 million returns and issued 57 million direct deposit refunds so far, and residents filing last minute must submit their tax returns by today or file for an extension to avoid penalties.

Ohio taxpayers can check their refund status through the state tax portal.

Lacrosse has grown in Ohio high schools since the OHSAA sanctioned it in 2017, with Wooster High School seeing larger rosters and more new players each year — coaches say boys teams include 147 schools and girls teams 144 as interest expands statewide.

Yesterday, the Wooster Daily Record published its first baseball power rankings for Wayne/Holmes County and placed Waynedale No. 1 after strong wins, while Wooster and Hiland prepare for key matchups later this week.

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.