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Wooster
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wooster will host its annual Ladies Night Out on May 22 from 4:30–7:30 p.m. in downtown, where 38 local businesses, live music by DJ Joe Villegas, and free swag bags for the first 400 guests set the stage for a fun evening. Guests will use a passport (with a 'Golden Girls' theme) to enter a raffle for gift baskets while free samples and food and drinks are available rain or shine. The Bargain Hunter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ohio released its 2024 baby names list, and Oliver and Charlotte topped the chart for boys and girls respectively, as reported by the Social Security Administration. The state's top five names—Oliver, Noah, Theodore, Liam and Henry for boys and Charlotte, Amelia, Olivia, Evelyn and Sophia for girls—differ from the national picks—Olivia for girls and Liam for boys. The Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ODOT and Holmes County officials met in Charm on May 6 to review five safety options for the intersections along SR 557 and CR 201, and they selected alternative five as the best plan based on safety and cost. Public feedback is invited until June 5 and construction is set to begin in spring 2028 — funding is secured and any needed land purchases will be discussed. The Bargain Hunter
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Norwayne ended its WCAL perfect run with a 6-3 win over Hillsdale on Friday; the Bobcats improved to 14-0 after CJ Moore pitched a complete game (with eight strikeouts) and MaKenna Heyden’s early hit set the tone. They will host Triway on Monday at 5 p.m. The Daily Record
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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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