Good morning, Wooster.

Jarrett Logistics Systems is building a logistics warehouse in Wooster that will create 30 new jobs and retain 180 Wayne County employees.

Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 5 and now plans to sell or close all its stores, leaving only four in Ohio, including one in Wooster.

Customers can still get their prescriptions as the company transfers them+ and uses $1.94 billion in new financing to keep operations stable.

Franklin Township E-waste and Appliance Collection Day will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 132 W.

Moreland Road, where local groups will accept old electronic devices, appliances, and battery powered items but not hazardous materials or tires. Pickup services for large appliances will be available for Township residents from May 13 to May 15 for a $25 fee while trustees gather community feedback and distribute safety items.

Wayne County Commissioners paid tribute to Lt. Paul Mickolick—who was fatally struck while responding to a roadside vehicle—in West Salem and urged drivers to slow down in work zones to keep first responders safe.

They stressed the need for caution following the tragic fatality and highlighted work zone safety as a top priority.

A safe routes sidewalk project will soon improve access to Winesburg Elementary as Holmes County accepted a $242,278 bid from J.

Miller & Sons Excavating funded by a $250,000 ODOT grant. The sidewalk will extend along County Road 160 and Parkview Avenue—leading to Winesburg Park—while a small retaining wall is also planned.

The USDA reported that Ohio remains free of the New World Screwworm—a parasitic fly that lays eggs in wounds—but warned that rising temperatures and outbreaks in nearby areas may bring the threat back.

Officials said the parasite was eradicated in the 1960s through a sterile insect program, yet it remains a potential risk to livestock and people.

Norwayne’s Brandt Morlock threw his discus near his record and won the shot put at the Dwight Schar Invitational in windy conditions; he made time for Senior Night before his county meet and now plans to compete at Ohio State — his strong effort sets up future challenges.

Smithville’s junior Kaitlyn Carr ran the mile race and the two mile contest fast and now looks forward to her county meet next week.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.