Daily
Wooster
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 24, the College held an all-campus budget meeting where VP David Jones reported a forecasted $3.5 million deficit for fiscal 2025—$2.1 million below the approved budget and $3.5 million higher than last year's surplus. He said his team will review expenses and launch new initiatives to counter a predicted 20% enrollment drop to about 1,557 full-time students in fiscal 2026 while aiming for surplus revenue by fiscal 2029 and 2030. The Wooster Voice
- ➤ College of Wooster President Anne McCall threw the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field on April 27 — receiving pitching tips from the baseball coach and athletic director — as over 50 alumni, prospective students and families cheered an event that celebrated strong Chicago connections. The Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fighting Scots men's lacrosse team won 12—6 against the Wabash College Little Giants at John P. Papp Stadium last Saturday, April 26th. Key players such as Kellogg—who surpassed 200 career points—helped secure a playoff spot in the NCAC tournament with a solid performance on both offense and defense. The Wooster Voice
- ➤ On April 27, the Fighting Scots beat the Bethany College Bison by a score of 5 to 4 in Wooster’s senior day game—improving their record to 22 to 14 overall and 11 to 3 in conference play. The team will face Kenyon in a doubleheader today before hosting Westminster on May 4. The Wooster Voice
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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
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