Good morning, Wooster.

Many kids gathered for this year's Kids Day event in warm eighties weather — games were played and prizes won to enliven the community in Wooster.

Wooster Brush Company celebrated 175 years today after receiving recognition from Wayne County for its long legacy in manufacturing quality paintbrushes.

The company began in 1851 and now distributes its products worldwide — a testament to local innovation.

Ohio's wine industry now contributes $6.6 billion to the economy with nearly 41,000 jobs as wineries serve as community hubs during Wine Month today — Lincoln Way Vineyards hosts weddings, live music and fundraisers while promoting local grape production.

Cheyenne Friend from Wayne County Schools Career Center won a SkillsUSA gold medal in practical nursing at the national competition in Atlanta from June 1–6 after passing the NCLEX-PN exam four days earlier.

The win highlights the strength of the center’s career program.

Holmes County OSU Extension reminds livestock producers to check animals for ticks as sightings increase and to monitor cattle for unusual wounds.

A free program (Combatting Tick-Borne Pathogens in the Cow Herd) is set for 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m. June 25 at J and L Cattle Services in Jeromesville; RSVP by calling (330-674-3015).

Team Ohio’s men's+ women's all-star softball teams will compete in Border Battle XVI at Winesburg Park from June 18-20.

Coaches have assembled local rosters for 36 games against USA, Canadian, Indiana, and Pennsylvania teams, and both coaches and players expect a fast-paced event drawing devoted local fans.

Esto Jazz

6:30-8:30 p.m. — John Streeter Garden Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening of jazz music in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Saturday Tunes and Food with Bufflehead Band and Moto Pizza

5-8:30 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — Food truck available — Enjoy live music and fresh pizza in a relaxed vineyard setting.

Wooster July 3rd Celebration

6-10 p.m. — Wooster Ohio — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with high-energy tribute music from Bayou Blue, honoring Creedence Clearwater and Linda Ronstadt.