Good morning, Wooster.

East Chippewa Church in Orrville is hosting a peace observance that will install a 48-pinwheel display to honor gun violence victims and include a candlelight vigil for peace at 7 p.m. Sept.

20 - the event also urges safe gun storage practices.

The recent fair in Wooster featured Kids Day, a local tractor pull and several animal shows that entertained families.

The event highlighted community spirit and offered fun for all ages.

College of Wooster launches its fall arts season today with concerts, theater, dance and museum exhibitions that showcase student work.

The season opens with the Radically Rooted exhibition at 4 p.m. in the Ebert Art Center and runs through Dec. 4.

Ohio State University Extension advises local growers and homeowners to pick undamaged produce for long-term storage & follow curing and temperature guidelines to keep fruits and vegetables like potatoes, onions and apples fresh for months.

Governor Mike DeWine proclaimed Sept.

25 as Dolly Parton Day to honor the late singer and her support for children’s literacy in all 88 counties, a nod to her hit film song (9 to 5).

Five organizations in Wayne, Holmes and Ashland counties received a total of $668,002 from OneOhio’s $3 million grant round for addiction prevention, treatment and recovery programs; Wooster’s Boys + Girls Club was awarded $250,000 to boost substance use prevention initiatives.

Local families can enjoy fall traditions by visiting nearby orchards for apple picking, pumpkin patches for carving, and local farms for hayrides (tips on making roasted pumpkin seeds are available from OSU Extension).

These activities help everyone savor the season.

Wayne County invites locals to a fall food tour featuring family-run dairies, farm-to-table eateries, and small-batch treats.

The tour stops at Hartzler Family Dairy in Wooster (noted for its natural farming practices) and several other local venues this fall.

The Wayne/Holmes County Athlete of the Week poll is open until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.

16, to honor top local performances from Sept. 7-12, including candidates from the Wooster girls golf team and local football and volleyball squads (vote to choose your favorite).