Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of November.
Good morning, Wooster.
Wayne County Airport hosted its annual Halloween event with a record 375 trick-or-treaters who enjoyed a safe, fun, and educational celebration.
Pilots dressed in costumes and donated candy while families gathered among the hangars—this event aligned with Smithville’s Trick-or-Treat night.
Dundee United Methodist Church will hold its 47th annual Spaghetti Supper on Nov 8 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at state Route 93 in Dundee; the meal (spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, applesauce, bread, a drink and dessert) will help raise funds for local outreach and Samaritan’s Purse shoebox efforts.
The Wayne County Health Department and Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank will hold a drive-thru food pantry on Monday, Nov.
10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 244 W. South St. in Wooster to assist families with incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level — volunteers may call 330-264-9590 ext. 207 to help.
The 12th annual Indian Valley Cross Country Craft Show will be held at Indian Valley Middle School in Tuscarawas on Nov.
8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., where local artisans will sell crafts and homemade food and raffles will help fund the cross country teams. Organizer Libby Pasquinelli said many new and returning vendors will offer holiday decorations and unique handmade items (261 School St. NE).
A former scrap yard at the corner of Mechanicsburg, Liberty and Old Mansfield roads was acquired by a local partnership to become the new headquarters for 5 Star Lawn Care & Landscaping and a future materials center.
The group began cleaning and repairing the property in September and plans to have 5 Star fully operating by December — sales of landscape supplies will start in spring.
PRC-Saltillo has acquired Avaz, a company known for its multilingual AAC app, to boost its global reach in communication technology.
The move expands service in India and Southeast Asia + employees remain in their roles with customers receiving uninterrupted access to products.
Holmes County duo Low Gap will perform bluegrass, country and Americana at the Lyric Theater in downtown Wooster on Saturday, Nov.
15 as part of the Live at the Lyric! Presented by PNC concert series. Doors open at 7 p.m. — Highland Park and Co. from Ashland will start the evening at 7:30 p.m.
World Crafts in Kidron will mark its 35th anniversary with a Christmas open house—set for Thursday, Nov.
6 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.—at its store on 13110 Emerson Road, where handmade goods from over 30 countries will be displayed to support fair trade and ethical wages for global artisans.
NAMI Wayne and Holmes Counties will hold the Expressions of Hope Art Auction on Tuesday, Nov.
11 at 6:30 p.m. at The Connection Conference & Event Center in Wooster to celebrate mental health recovery with artwork from MOCA House participants and local artists—attendees must register early for their bid numbers—to ensure a smooth entrance.
Despite the federal shutdown, Wayne County WIC program—operating through November—will serve over 1,000 moms, pregnant women and kids each month as Wayne County Health Commissioner Nick Cascarelli said.
The program urges those eligible to keep their appointments while its status in December remains uncertain.
Licensed therapist Cassandra McCloud launched Golden Bloom Massage Therapy at Concepts Hair Design in Orrville—she offers services such as Swedish and deep-tissue massage with a 50% discount for new clients.
Originally from Pennsylvania, McCloud moved from the Philadelphia area and now embraces the slower pace of the Midwest.
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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