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Wooster
Friday, May 16th, 2025
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Aldi is buying former Big Lots sites in Louisiana, Michigan, and Texas—none of which are in Ohio—and said it will open several locations in Ohio later this year. Big Lots reopened eight Ohio stores on May 15 while retailers like Ollie's Bargain Outlet acquired four Ohio sites in Middletown, Bowling Green, Chardon and Findlay. The Daily Record
- ➤ More than 1,200 Starbucks workers (union members) went on strike at 23 union stores in Ohio after a new dress code requiring solid black tops took effect on May 12. Starbucks said the policy change, which aims to let its green apron stand out, has affected only a small number of its over 480 stores nationwide (the company calls the protest a minor disruption). The Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nurse Alysia Hershberger received the Daisy Award on May 7 at Pomerene Hospital for her kind care—she knelt and prayed for a patient during a tough surgery—and she has been easing patients’ fears in Holmes County since 2017. The Bargain Hunter
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Jeff Beery Memorial Tournament will be held on May 24 and May 25 at the Wooster Soccer Complex to honor the local coach who dedicated years to youth sports. Youth teams from first to eighth grade and Wooster FC players will play at least three games each, and free food trucks and vendor tables will serve spectators—this event revives a 17-year tradition that paused after 2019. The Bargain Hunter
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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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Kids Day Celebration
All day — Main Street Wooster — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with fun activities for children at the Wayne County Public Library.
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