Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Wooster will host its June Cruise-In on Friday, June 20 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., with road closures starting at 5:30 p.m. as classic cars, live rock music by Blackout + tacos from Oma Gourd's food truck set the stage for a free community event with first-come, first-served parking. The Daily Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new article reviews the historic family mausoleums at Wooster Cemetery, detailing the monuments constructed by the Larwill, Jones, Wertz and Cheyney families that honor early settlers. The report highlights a Larwill granite monument built in 1904 and a Victorian chapel built in 1883 for services—showing a lasting link to Wooster’s heritage—and explains how these structures mark key moments in local history. The Bargain Hunter
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ James Thiessen has been named vice president, private client, senior relationship manager at Farmers National Bank and will work from Wooster to serve local clients. He brings over 25 years of management experience in financial services—along with a strong record of community involvement—into his new role. The Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ OSU Extension educator Kaitlynn Henninge advises locals to choose firm, fully colored strawberries and store them in the refrigerator after a quick rinse to keep their nutrients. Henninge explained that using frozen berries in smoothies, desserts, and salads helps enjoy the fruit’s health benefits such as vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber + strawberries cannot ripen once picked. The Daily Record
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Concert & Cruise-In
Live music by Blackout — Evening — Wooster Public Square Historic District — Free entry — Enjoy classic rock ’n’ roll while surrounded by classic cars and hot rods.
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The Greenhouse Gathering at Boyert's
11 AM – 4 PM — Boyert's Greenhouse and Farm — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of local vendors, live music, and delicious food amidst beautiful flowers.
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The NE Ohio Quilt Show
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Wayne County Fair Event Center — Free admission — Explore 55 vendors, over 200 quilts, and engage in 18 classes and 12 free lectures.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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