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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fredy Robles will lead OneEighty as its new executive director in Wayne and Holmes county, replacing Bobbi Douglass who stepped down after 40 years. He brings experience as a counselor (from Catholic Charities of Cleveland) and is eager to continue the nonprofit’s work supporting local community members. The Bargain Hunter
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trader Joe's will launch its summer insulated mini tote bags in six colors at seven local stores on Wednesday, May 20. The limited-time totes cost $3.99 and feature a zippered top & reinforced handles. The Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The College of Wooster will remove 16 houses on campus beginning May 18 to create a new greenway stretching southeast of the stadium and Lowry Student Center. The project will save over $6 million in deferred maintenance and cut annual upkeep by $75,000, with fixtures donated to Habitat for Humanity. The Daily Record
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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.
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