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Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Budweiser Clydesdales returned to the Wayne County Fair after last appearing in 2008 and took a 45-minute to one-hour tour around the fairgrounds while pulling a historic 1903 wagon weighing about 7,000 pounds+ two drivers and one dalmatian dog helped put on a show for a packed grandstand. The Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Lakeland Academy in Freeport, teachers Lexey Pulley, Ashlee McDonald and Dana Robey work to help students grow and learn through their classes and local events. Pulley has taught for seven years, McDonald is in her first year, and Robey teaches high school while earning her degree — they work with local groups — and plan to stay at the school. The Bargain Hunter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio hummingbirds are set to begin their southward journey this fall as daylight decreases — experts say feeders can remain up until October to help the birds gather energy for the trip to wintering areas in Mexico and Central America. The Ohio State University Extension confirms that keeping feeders up will not stop the migration. The Daily Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called kratom an imminent public health risk and asked the Board of Pharmacy to ban both natural and synthetic forms in August — his office linked the herbal extract to overdose deaths. The ban is on hold after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urged caution and the board skipped the issue at its September 9 meeting. The Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fans in Wooster watched high school football games Friday night during Week 4, including the contest with Madison Comprehensive at Wooster, while live updates from other Wayne/Holmes County matchups were recorded—final scores are still awaited. The Daily Record
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gardens Galore Fundraiser
7-11 p.m. — Wooster — $25 ticket — Experience an evening of gourmet treats and impactful stories while supporting a great cause against domestic violence.
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Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour
5-8 p.m. — Troutman Vineyards — $10 with drink or $5 for soda — Celebrate the final Yappy Hour of the year with live music and food truck delights in a festive atmosphere.
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Grape Stomp Wine 5K Run/Walk
4-6 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — $40 — Enjoy a scenic 5K through vineyards followed by a complimentary wine pour.
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