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Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ ProVia announced that VP Lonnie Hershberger retired on April 17 after a 30-year career — Kari Crilow, who joined in 2001, is named his successor and will lead the customer experience team effective immediately. The Bargain Hunter
- ➤ Construction for a new Texas Roadhouse restaurant has begun on Wooster's north end, with plans to open as a popular dining spot soon. The Daily Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Jericho Big Band will perform a WWII-era USO-style concert on Sunday, Apr. 26 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Dennison Railroad Museum & as part of the 250 Buckeye Train Transportation Celebration, the free event aims to honor America’s musical heritage. The Bargain Hunter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ College of Wooster and University of Rochester’s Simon Business School are partnering to offer a new 4+1 Business Master’s Pathway that lets qualifying students earn a business master’s in one year after their bachelor’s. The program includes early admission plus a tuition scholarship for eligible applicants. The Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wayne County Coalitions is warning local parents that providing alcohol to teens is illegal and can lead to legal and safety issues. The new campaign (Parents Who Host Lose the Most) calls for open talks with teens to help prevent risky underage drinking. The Daily Record
- ➤ Ohio’s Department of Health launched the Annual Ohio Kindergarten Immunization Level Assessment dashboard today on DataOhio to give parents, school officials and policymakers clear data on immunization rates and exemptions. It features data from 2017-18 through the current 2025-26 school year + will be updated annually. The Bargain Hunter
- ➤ Wooster Community Hospital received ISO 9001 certification from DNV on April 17, reflecting its commitment to quality care. The achievement helps improve patient processes & ensures consistent service delivery. The Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Waynedale beat Hiland 5-3 in a regular season baseball game on April 17—pitching changes in the fifth inning helped secure the win and fueled the friendly rivalry between two state champions. The Daily Record
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