Good morning, Wooster.

Wooster is building a network of paved trails that now spans about 11 miles to connect neighborhoods and nearby towns (including a link to the Holmes County Trail).

The plan started in 2015 and will add more routes at local parks and along roads to support biking, walking, and local travel piece by piece.

The Village Network broke ground on Oct.

22 at a legacy campus in Wooster for a new residential cottage that will open in June 2026 to provide 10 beds and intensive support for at-risk youth and their families—aiming to reduce out-of-home placements. Local and state mental health agencies are partnering on the project—working to strengthen support for families across Wayne and surrounding counties.

Wayne Center for the Arts has partnered with Pellegrino Music Center to offer music supplies for sale at its front desk and expand lessons for local students and families.

The center now provides lessons in instruments such as piano and guitar—plans include adding music therapy next year to fill the gap left by Larry’s Music.

The College of Wooster reopened Douglass Hall after an $18.5 million renovation that restored original woodwork and added accessible, energy-efficient living spaces for 129 students.

The updated residence hall now features a new accessible entrance on Wayne Avenue — complete with an exterior elevator — and was celebrated by college officials, project partners, and community leaders this fall.

Wayne County Care Center has opened a new assisted living floor that gives older adults a chance to live independently with on-site medical care, meals, and housekeeping—two more units are under renovation and will open next month.

Director Cathy Parker said the floor helps residents get the support they need while keeping their own space.

Jackie and Mike Kunkler of Wooster adopted their son Derek from Kazakhstan in December 1998 after a long battle with infertility.

Now 26, Derek feels grateful for his adoption—saying it has given him a strong sense of belonging.

Between Nov. 17 and 21, the Ohio High School Athletic Association will ask member schools to vote on an emergency bylaw that lets high school athletes profit from their name, image and likeness.

The proposal limits school-linked deals and collectives and may lead to self-employment tax (and financial aid changes) for players.

Dalton’s football team won 43 to 7 on Friday against Columbiana while Jackson Oswald recorded three touchdown catches, one interception and one fumble recovery for a touchdown — his strong play boosted the team's win.

Quarterback Carter Hignight threw three touchdown passes and Hayden Cecil returned a kick 90 yards for a touchdown — adding momentum to Dalton’s playoff drive.

Local columnist Josh McWilliams featured high school student-athletes in his Pop Culture Corner on October 31 at 5:20 p.m.—he highlighted how these young players show talent and character beyond the game.

A report on high school football shows Luke Starr of Triway tops quarterbacks with 2,817 yards while Owen Sloan of Hillsdale leads in rushing and scoring as teams head into the postseason.

The detailed stats list top performers in passing, rushing, receiving and tackling — schools like Dalton, Loudonville and Orrville have not updated their numbers after Week 10.

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.