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Wooster
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wooster Emblem Club—founded in 1917 during World War I—continues donating a US flag that is flown at the Wayne Courthouse to honor local patriotism. Wayne County Commissioner Matt Martin said the flag makes the county look good and stands for freedom. The Daily Record
- ➤ Residents in Wooster and nearby counties have many events planned in the coming days—Friday’s Wooster Chorus concert at 7:30 p.m., Saturday’s Cars and Coffee cruise beginning at 8:30 a.m. from Alice Noble Ice Arena with a drive to Mount Vernon, and Newsies musical auditions on Friday, Monday, and Tuesday ahead of shows in late June. Other events include bingo, children’s concerts, car shows, and more, with several fundraisers to help local charities. The Daily Record
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The SUNNY Boutique will open on May 3 in a storefront on Public Square and will offer clothing for women and teens. The Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Joey Day is set to lead Wooster City School District athletics pending board approval and will begin his role after six years at Marysville High School — he will move to Wooster this summer to start his new job. The Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Food and Drug Administration recalled several types of bread sold at Ohio Giant Eagle stores after glass fragments were found on products from Upper Crust Bakery, and no injuries were reported. Customers are advised to return or dispose of the recalled bread immediately. The Daily Record
- ➤ Trader Joe’s voluntarily recalled a limited batch of Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon for an undeclared milk allergen—about 500 units were sold in Ohio and 17 other states with a mistaken inclusion of parmesan cheese crumbles; customers with milk allergies should discard the product. The Daily Record
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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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Wayne Bowling Fundraiser
6-8 p.m. — Wayne Lanes — Registration includes bowling, pizza, and drinks — Enjoy a fun night of bowling while supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
~ Andrew Carnegie
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