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Friday, April 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Friends of Secrest Arboretum will host its annual spring plant sale on May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Secrest Welcome and Education Center (2122 Williams Road, Wooster) where over 120 plant varieties will be available; a special presale for members will be held on May 9 from 3 to 4 p.m. with a 10% discount.  The Daily Record
  • Sonnenberg Mennonite Church will hold its 27th annual Maple Syrup Missions Festival on Saturday, April 26 with a sausage and pancake breakfast served from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.—visitors can view over 20 mission displays, enter drawings for prizes, and support a local kids' summer camp.  The Daily Record

CULTURE NEWS

  • Wayne Center for the Arts will host its annual Artrageous! event featuring live music by Scott Sopota and Rose Collective—art demonstrations and auctions will also offer funds for arts education. Tickets cost $75 and include food, drinks and entertainment, and the event will start at 6 p.m. on April 26.  The Daily Record

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Wooster needs over 2,000 new homes so city officials are reviewing zoning changes that may allow duplexes, townhouses and smaller lots while protecting established neighborhoods. The proposal from the comprehensive plan will be reviewed by the Planning Commission before a City Council vote.  The Daily Record

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Biking Canal Fulton to Vanderhoof

    5-7 p.m. — St. Helena Heritage Park — Free — Enjoy a casual bike ride along the scenic canal return at your own pace.

    Thu, 5/1/25

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  • Antique Engine Show

    9 AM – 3 PM — Lehman's — Free entry — Explore a fascinating exhibition of antique tractors powered by steam.

    Sat, 5/10/25

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  • Vegetable Flats Sale

    8 AM – 5 PM — Boyert's Greenhouse and Farm — $16.99 for vegetable flats — Mix and match your favorite veggies at this one-day sale!

    Sat, 5/17/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

~ Theodore Roosevelt

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