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Wooster
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new shelter built at Barnes Preserve today by Eagle Scout Wyatt Moore (from Troop 4061) gives visitors protection from rain and storms. The project took over a month of planning with donated materials and volunteer help to meet a long-standing need in the area. The Daily Record
- ➤ Lynn Hope Industries will close on June 5 while the Holmes County Board of Developmental Disabilities helps 12 workers find new opportunities. A Kno-Ho-Co dental clinic will begin serving patients at HCBDD in August & aims to expand services. The Bargain Hunter
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reports that gas prices in Ohio reached a four-year high of $4.76 a gallon ahead of Memorial Day weekend, making state fuel costs among the nation's priciest as 39.1 million people plan to drive. The national average is $4.56 a gallon. The Daily Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Holmes SWCD advises livestock producers to adopt rotational grazing practices to boost soil health & pasture productivity. The group offers a portable fencing kit with a solar charger and step-in posts; call 330-674-2811 ext. 3 to learn more. The Bargain Hunter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Mike DeWine ordered U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day — the order will cover all public buildings and grounds from 12:01 a.m. until noon on May 25. 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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