Good morning, Wooster.

The Lyric Theater of Wooster will host Appalachian folk duo The Local Honeys on Oct.

16 during its Live at the Lyric concert series — doors open at 7 p.m. with Akron musician Abigail Riley performing before The Local Honeys take the stage in downtown Wooster.

Local producers are advised to check corn stalk quality and ear health before harvest as stressed plants may show signs of rot; Ohio State Extension recommends pinch and push tests in fields to help decide harvest order.

Ohio wildland firefighters have been deployed to assist with wildfires in Texas, Georgia, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, and Oregon via a national response system that shares resources among states + the Division of Forestry gains valuable training while keeping enough resources in Ohio to fight local fires.

Today, Wayne County Health Department hosts a market-style food pantry for eligible local families from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 244 West South Street, with mobility assistance provided (eligibility is set at 200% of the Federal Poverty Level).

West Holmes quarterback Brayden Parsons shined in last Friday's 42-21 win over Ashland, passing for three touchdowns and avoiding costly mistakes.

His 26-5 touchdown-to-interception ratio and precise play have raised the team's playoff expectations — head coach Keaton Leppla praised his leadership and growth.