Good morning, Wooster.

ALDI launched a free blind box promotion featuring four themed boxes available online and at local stores; a new box drops at noon ET each day until June 25+ supplies are limited.

OSU Extension educator Kaitlynn Tonn offered practical tips for managing grocery costs by suggesting households allocate 12% of their budget for food, use sale ads, and plan meals.

The advice, aiming to ease rising food prices, was published online yesterday for families seeking to cut expenses.

OSU Extension (Wayne County) advises local livestock owners to test their water to keep animals healthy.

It will send the Wayne County ANR newsletter on July 1 with water testing tips and upcoming programs for summer.

Four local women received scholarships from the Wooster AAUW branch for their nurse training; Weaver, McElroy, Hatfield, and Figel study RN programs at Wayne County Schools Career Center + Stark State College’s LPN-to-RN Bridge Program.

The fund is raised through an annual book sale with the Kiwanis Club.

The Wooster Daily Record announced its 2026 All-Area Softball Team on June 22 after the season ended, recognizing standout local players who shined on the field.

The selections highlight athletes from various nearby schools and clubs.

Today, the Wooster Daily Record announced its 2026 All-Area Baseball Team featuring standout players from local high schools such as Central Christian + Chippewa + Hiland + Hillsdale + Wooster.

The list comes after the season concluded and spotlights achievements in hitting and pitching.

Voting is open for the Wooster Daily Record Softball Player of the Year poll featuring Wayne/Holmes County players.

The poll began Monday, June 22 at 5 a.m. and will close Friday, June 26 at 5 p.m.

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.