Good morning, Wooster.

Yesterday, a tree was planted outside Ida Sue School to honor America’s 250th anniversary as students, officials and community members gathered at Kinney Field in Wooster — an event organized by the Rotary Club that highlights national history and civic engagement.

In Orrville, the Hearts for Heartland fundraiser returns on Aug.

7 at Jarrett headquarters — offering live music by Yacht Rock Gold Experience, auctions, dinner from Old Carolina Barbeque and a recognition ceremony to support local youth programs.

Despite a packed schedule including a run in the 4x400 relay and the 100-meter dash, Orrville's Caden Race won his fourth consecutive pole vault title on Thursday evening at Canton South High School + he cleared 13-0 to earn key points for his team.

Hiland clinched the IVC South baseball title with a 12-0 win over Sandy Valley on May 11 as Andre Yoder pitched well and Gerut Monigold drove in key runs.

In boys tennis, Clay Lehman and Quinn Mullet advanced to districts after winning at the Dover Sectional on May 11.

Dalton softball won both games against Hillsdale on May 14 to secure second place in WCAL (pitcher Mei Simmons delivered seven scoreless innings).

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.