Good morning, Wooster.

On Sept. 6, 2025, the Wayne County Fair featured animal shows, a flag raising ceremony & the crowning of fair royalty.

Organizers held rabbit judging, steer displays, goat contests & horse pulls that drew many local families.

At the Wayne County Fair on Sunday, fair organizers celebrated 70 years of jr. fair royalty and hosted banjo and fiddle contests, a kiddie tractor pull, and a baking auction—events that show a long local tradition.

Wayne Center for the Arts is a finalist for the Levitt Music Series Grant — it will receive funding for seven free summer concerts if enough votes are cast by Sept.

15. The vote will help the center move to the final round and bring live music to its Walnut Street School lawn each summer from 2026 to 2028.

Wayne County Fair celebrated 70 years of junior fair royalty on Sept.

7 with banjo and fiddle contests, a kiddie tractor pull, and a baking auction that drew many visitors—events that honored a long local tradition.

After a 14-2 season and a state championship game loss last year, Hillsdale football opened the 2025 season at 3-0 with a 35-14 win over Loudonville on Friday—players said their strong record puts a target on their back as every opponent plays hard.

The Wooster Daily Record Athlete of the Week poll is open from 4 a.m. Monday to 5 p.m. Wednesday to rate performances from September 1-6.

Voters should consider top efforts by Brady Heller, Ryder Ingold, Jackson Varner, Maclaren Fry, and Nathan Eberhardt — each a key competitor this week.

An Evening with Comedian Alex Ortiz

9:30 p.m. — Krackpots Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with the high-energy comedy of Alex Ortiz.

Saturday Tunes and Food Fest

5-8:30 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — Enjoy a delightful evening with live music, wood-fired pizza, and Mediterranean flavors.

Pedal to the Medal 5K

1-5 p.m. — Gross Lake — $30 Race entry — Participate in a lively 5K run or a fun walk in Wooster, Ohio.

College of Wooster Scot Marching Band Concert

Evening — Main Street Wooster — Free entry — Enjoy live bagpipe music complemented by the College of Wooster Marching Band in historic downtown Wooster.

Wayne Center for the Arts Fall Festival

11 AM – 3 PM — Wayne Center for the Arts — Free entry — Celebrate autumn with hands-on art activities and live demonstrations for all ages.