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Wooster
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 7-Eleven announced plans to close 645 stores across North America during its fiscal year (Mar. 1–Feb. 28) due to softer consumer spending, while it will open 205 new locations; it remains unknown which of its 517 Ohio stores will close. The Daily Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Coachella Weekend 2 runs from today through Sunday and features headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G. Ohio bands include Devo from Akron performing Friday at 6:45 p.m. and Nine Inch Noize from Cleveland on Saturday at 8 p.m. — live streams on YouTube start at 7 p.m. ET. The Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wooster City Schools is not pursuing a bond issue after community feedback and funding shifts, and is exploring modular classroom units (a vote will be held at the upcoming Board of Education meeting). The Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hiland baseball won a 14-1 game over Garaway on April 13 and a 1-0 win over Indian Valley on April 8, with standout plays from Gerut Monigold and Andre Yoder. The tennis team also earned wins in NET play on April 9 and April 13. The Bargain Hunter
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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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