Good morning, Wooster.

The Wayne County Public Library launches its free Summer Reading Club, Unearth a Story, for children and teens to earn prizes by logging reading hours from May 26 to July 25; the program includes free summer events at local branches (including a Kinney Field storywalk) and sign-ups via Beanstack.

At the May 21 meeting, the Conotton Valley Board of Education voted unanimously to leave the Inter-Valley Conference after the 2027-28 school year and join a new league for 2028-29.

Superintendent John Zucal said the decision protects student competition and ensures fair play.

A new South Central Fire District station opened May 23 in Fredericksburg; the $3.2 million facility was built entirely with community donations (including fundraising and donated labor) to replace an outdated station lacking safe and adequate space.

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.