Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
Good morning, Wooster.
The 34th annual Wayne County Home & Garden Show continues today at the fairgrounds at 199 Vanover St. — nearly 200 exhibitors display colorful plants and offer home improvement ideas while visitors enjoy a plant sale and kid-friendly activities.
Wooster Activities Crew held Springfest on April 26 at 6 p.m. in the residential quad with genre-bending Dua Saleh headlining and Australian indie rock singer Birksie opening—students also enjoyed a local band performance and a DJ set from WOO-91—bringing a rich variety of music to the event.
President Anne McCall announced that distinguished alum Meskerem Brhane ’89 will deliver the main commencement address while Rayan Dos Passos ’25 and Karmellah Buttler ’25 are named as student speakers for the ceremony scheduled for May 17 at 10 a.m. in the Scot Center + Sam Peppers ’25 will provide the invocation with Rev. Matthew E. Davis offering the benediction.
Chippewa High School juniors and seniors celebrated their prom with the theme 'A Night in Paris' at Nickajack Farms in North Lawrence on Saturday evening—students marched in a grand parade and enjoyed a buffet to mark the memorable 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.
Antique Engine Show
9 AM – 3 PM — Lehman's — Free entry — Explore a fascinating exhibition of antique tractors powered by steam.
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!
Women in Sobriety Meeting
12–1 p.m. — St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception — Free entry — A supportive group meeting for women addressing alcohol addiction and recovery.
Golden Girls Themed Ladies Night Out
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Main Street Wooster — Register for swag and enjoy shopping, dining, and tropical fun with a Golden Girls flair.
The Great Lakes Fiber Show
All day — Wayne County Fairgrounds — Admission TBA — Discover a plethora of fiber arts with over 100 vendors showcasing yarn, garments, and competitions.
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