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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Wooster. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wooster Firefighters Local 764 and the Wooster Division of Fire will provide free smoke detector battery testing and replacement on Oct. 31—battery checks occur from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Residents must register by calling the Fire Division until 2:00 p.m. on Oct. 29. The Daily Record
- ➤ Adaptive Sports Ohio, a Wooster-based nonprofit, received the Civic Champion Award at Akron Children’s inaugural More childhood, please. Awards on Oct. 1 to honor its work in expanding athletic opportunities for children with physical disabilities (its programs include sled hockey and wheelchair softball). The Daily Record
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The planning commission approved Chick-fil-A to build a restaurant and drive-thru on the site of the vacant Tumbleweed Restaurant in Wooster — a new option that is expected to attract local diners. The Daily Record
- ➤ The planning commission approved a Texas Roadhouse restaurant to be built on Wooster’s north end—north of Meijers. The Daily Record
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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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Downtown Wooster Fall Shop Hop
All day — Main Street Wooster — Free entry — Enjoy the cool fall weather while browsing the local downtown shops.
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