Good morning, Wooster.

Main Street Wooster is launching winter banner sponsorships for mid-November through mid-February over the next two seasons to help revitalize downtown.

Sponsors must submit forms by Oct. 8 and complete payments by Oct. 14 & pricing varies by the number of banners.

Two Wayne County women, Brittany Tharp and Sara Reith, will be honored at the ATHENA Awards Dinner on Nov.

10 for their leadership and service in the community. They are recognized for their significant contributions in professional and volunteer roles.

On Oct. 17 at 1 p.m., the historic Shreve Presbyterian Church will host a free presentation on the legacy of the Grand Army of the Republic as local historian Jeff Schrock of the County Line Historical Society (serving Wayne/Holmes) shares his extensive research on Civil War heritage.

Wayne County Schools Career Center senior Erhan Williams, who has helped save the 1891 B&O Depot since childhood, is using machining skills to blend local history with modern manufacturing education as the depot nears completion with plans for a museum, community meeting room, and makerspace.

PepsiCo recalled over 122,000 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade—including Lemon Lime and Orange flavors—due to undeclared food colorings that may trigger mild allergic reactions.

Consumers in Wooster are advised to check bottle lot codes and best-by dates for safety.

The Wooster Daily Record released its Week 7 football power rankings, noting that Wooster dropped after a 44-22 loss in Dover and that Hillsdale and Smithville posted strong shutouts; teams are set for more competitive games in upcoming contests.