Good morning, Wooster.

Residents in Wooster can take an evening drive to see many lighted Halloween displays in Wayne County, including one in town.

Other displays are set up in Apple Creek, Orrville and Smithville + each site shows local efforts for the holiday.

Downtown Wooster is attracting more shoppers and stronger sales as local business owners credit its walkable layout and community support—entrepreneurs are planning further expansion with recent streetscape improvements and added investments.

These efforts aim to build on the area’s current momentum while enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Welch Packaging Group in Wooster merged with Phoenix Packaging from Mount Joy to expand its IPS business in nearby York+ the merger keeps family-owned legacies strong and adds new management expertise.

Many lighted Halloween displays shine in Wayne County this fall, inviting residents to take an evening drive.

One display — noted for its unique design — adds a festive highlight that brings local charm to the season.

Wayne Center for the Arts will start its concert series on Nov.

19 with five small shows in Wooster until March 14. The series features a duo show with harpist Bridget Kibbey and violinist Chad Hoopes, a Dec. 6 jazz night with Theron Brown, a Jan. 17 performance by Trio Seoul, a Feb. 21 show by the Escher String Quartet and a solo recital by pianist Halida Dinova — tickets cost $30 each or $125 for the season with free admission for students.

Spotted lanternflies have begun breeding in Ohio and experts urge residents to destroy egg masses by scraping them into soapy water or rubbing alcohol to reduce future infestations in 2026.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture has quarantined 18 counties to limit the spread of these invasive pests — a move to protect local crops and trees.

Purse Bingo & Thing-O

10 AM – 9 PM — The Connection. Conference & Event Center — Starts at $45.00 — Enjoy a fun-filled day of bingo, prizes, and excitement.

Glass Blowing Workshop

12-7:15 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — $50-$60 — Craft your own unique glass art piece under expert guidance and take home a one-of-a-kind creation.

An Evening of Comedy with Martian Phillips

9:30 p.m. — Krackpots Comedy Club — Tickets available online — Enjoy a night of laughs with stand-up comedian Martian Phillips and friends.

Glass Blowing Workshop at Lincoln Way Vineyards

12-5:48 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — $50-$60 — Create your own glass art piece with expert guidance in a beautiful vineyard setting.

Thanksgiving Dinner Box Distribution

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — People to People Ministries — Free entry — Collect your Thanksgiving meat voucher and choose your preferred meat for the holiday feast.

Glass Blowing Class at Lincoln Way Vineyards

12-7:15 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — $50-$60 — Create your own unique glass art piece with the guidance of skilled instructors.

November Sip N Paint with Taylor Bash

6-8 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — $35 per person — Create an autumn masterpiece while sipping your first glass of wine or slushie at the vineyard.