Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
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🏘️ Community
United Way of Wayne+Holmes Counties has launched Project SNAP GAP to help families cope with SNAP payment delays that will begin Nov.
1st. The project will support local food donations+volunteer efforts and restaurant discounts to meet basic needs and relieve strain on community services.
🏥 Health
More than 580,000 bottles of a blood pressure medication are being recalled because tests found a nitrosamine impurity that may increase cancer risk.
The Ohio Department of Health says up to 50% of Ohio adults may have high blood pressure and advises patients to check their medication lot numbers and talk with their pharmacist.
🏈 Sports
Triway's Titans clinched the Principals Athletic Conference title and earned a first-round playoff bye with a 9-1 record as quarterback Luke Starr threw for over 2,200 yards while coach Cody Kelly praised the team's physical play.
They will host a playoff game on November 7 at Jack Miller Field — the team aims to advance deep into the postseason.
The Garaway boys cross country team earned a state berth in Division IV after finishing third at the Pickerington Regional on Oct.
25 — Nic Palmer finished sixth and Carter Travis seventh to lead the scoring. The football team ended its season with a 14-0 win over Ridgewood on Oct. 24 and will host Mineral Ridge in the Region 21 first-round game today.
The Hiland Lady Hawks reached their first Division V regional finals when they beat Norwayne 4-1 at Dover’s Crater Stadium, with Italee Mullet scoring a hat trick in the first 16 minutes.
Coach Conner Lee said the win marked the historic farthest run for the program—earning the chance to compete for a state berth.
🎉 Wooster Events
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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.
Wine & Wreath Workshop
11 AM – 1 PM — Lincoln Way Vineyards — $72 — Create a festive wreath while enjoying local wine and appetizers.
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