Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Good morning, Wooster.
🏘️ Community
Buckeye Local West Elementary PTO is hosting a co-ed softball tournament at 9 a.m. on Sept.
19 at Golden Wave Stadium to raise funds for a new accessible playground, with eight 10-member teams competing in a double-elimination format and food, raffles, plus bounce houses planned for younger attendees.
Plain Values will host a free fundraiser for Lost Sparrows at the Heritage Center near Winesburg on Sept.
22 from 7-8:30 p.m. The event will feature the Gagnons and musician George Dennehy with an ice cream and pie social + a freewill offering to support their mission.
🎭 Culture
Local pastor Ken Staley encouraged the congregation to choose prayer and forgiveness over holding onto offenses during his recent sermon at Faith Church of Pleasant Grove and Harrisville Methodist.
His message focused on unity and calm (anchored in scripture) to guide community relationships.
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, began at sunset on Friday, Sept.
11 and will continue until sundown on Sunday. Many local congregations and families are observing special prayers, festive meals and the blowing of a shofar to welcome a sweet new year.
🏥 Health
The CDC reported a rise in human rabies exposures nationwide since July 2026 and noted increased vaccine use—reports show a 33% to 76% increase in rabies-related treatments compared with last year.
Local health officials advise Wooster residents to keep pets current on rabies vaccinations and avoid contact with wild animals.
Wayne County health officials warned unvaccinated and immunocompromised residents to take precautions at indoor fair events amid a measles outbreak, noting nine confirmed and 38 probable cases as of Sept.
11.
🏈 Sports
Benton native Berry Yoder will compete in the open division at the 2026 World Barefoot Championships in Auburndale, Florida from Oct.
17 to 24 after recovering from a broken ankle. Supported by family & sponsors, he aims to show his best skills on the international stage.
The Madison Rams won the boys OCC golf championship at Oak Tree Golf Club in Mansfield on Sept.
10, finishing with a team score of 295. The Wooster Generals secured the girls title with 19 total points during the same final round.
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