Good morning, Wooster.

Gas prices in Summit County peaked with an average of $4.24 per gallon on Wednesday, Apr.

29 — several Akron stations offered rates as low as $3.89; this rise follows a 25-cent jump from the previous day and leaves national averages nearly a dollar higher than last year.

West Salem 12-year-old honor roll student Ola Melaragno advanced to the quarterfinals of the America’s Favorite Student contest.

The contest runs until May 7 (with public votes) and a $20,000 prize may help start her college savings fund.

Hiland boys tennis won matches against Alliance (April 27), Claymont (April 24) and Massillon Washington (April 23) with strong singles and doubles play, while the Hawks baseball team edged Ridgewood 2-1 on April 22 with key hits from Grady Monigold, Michael Miller and Damon Troyer.

The Wooster Daily Record released this week's baseball power rankings showing Waynedale still at No.1 and highlighting upcoming matchups among mid-league teams.

Wooster High School has not played since sophomore Maddox Graser passed away over the weekend.

Wayne County Music & Ribfest-Ohio

5-11 p.m. — Wayne County Fair Event Center — $40 per two-person team — Compete in the cornhole tournament and enjoy live music from Van Waylon and Tom's Kitchen Table.