Good morning, Wooster.

Community members gathered Saturday afternoon at Grace Church to honor Wooster baseball player Maddox Graser who died April 24 after a sudden medical emergency — tributes highlighted his love of sports and generous spirit.

Downtown banners installed today celebrate Wooster Brush's 175th anniversary and highlight long-standing mentorship through OHuddle; company President Ben Maibach helped a student become a university football player, showcasing community ties that last over time.

Conotton Valley staff named eighth-grader Ella Garrott and senior Gillian George as the 2026 Ray Kroc Youth Achievement Award winners for their excellence in citizenship, leadership, scholarship and sportsmanship.

Ohio experts say understanding the Social Security breakeven age can help retirees choose when to claim benefits.

Claiming before full retirement age (67 for those born in 1960 or later) yields reduced payments, while delaying until age 70 boosts benefits by 8% per year.

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.