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Wooster
Monday, April 27th, 2026
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On March 20, the Northwestern FFA chapter cut, split, and stacked firewood for a local church to help neighbors in need — a service day where students learned the value of community work. The Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The College of Wooster earned global recognition with a silver STARS rating from AASHE for sustainability efforts in academics, research and operations. The rating, reported today, is among fewer than 400 achieved worldwide and reaffirms the college's commitment to sustainable practices. The Daily Record
- ➤ Frank Becker, an Ohio State Extension educator for Wayne County, received the Distinguished Early Career Extension Professional Award today in Columbus—recognizing his innovative outreach to local farmers through his hands-on pest management program. The Daily Record
- ➤ The Master Gardener Volunteer series' second part covers classes three through six with experienced instructors teaching key gardening topics. Volunteers learn practical techniques & plan to apply them in local projects that boost community green spaces. The Daily Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Home gardeners in Wooster are following OSU Extension advice to match trees with the right spot and use proper planting methods; Secrest Arboretum is hosting its Spring Plant Discovery Day sale (9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 9) at its Welcome and Education Center at 2122 Williams Road. The Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wayne County Commissioners recognized animal control officers yesterday at the dog shelter and adoption center during National Animal Care and Control Week, commending their service in public safety and animal welfare; over 10,000 dogs have been cared for since 2015 with 56 adopted this year. The Daily Record
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today at 5:00 a.m., OSU Extension educator Kaitlynn Tonn introduced a gluten-free zucchini bread recipe with storage tips (use an airtight container for up to three days) to celebrate National Zucchini Bread Day and encourage local bakers to try this moist treat. The Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vote now for Wayne/Holmes County Athlete of the Week as top sports performances from April 20-25 are featured. The contest runs today from 4 a.m. until Wednesday at 5 p.m. and highlights athletes McFadden, Blaz, Lee, Rogers, and Graham. The Daily Record
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