We all know that sluggish feeling of general uneasiness that takes over when we have to face reality after vacation and go back to work. There’s actually a name for it: PVS, for post-vacation syndrome. But it’s easy to prevent, you just have to plan ahead. Professor Susan Krauss Whitbourne Read more…
It’s time to clean out your attic and basement! You can drop off your unwanted goodies July 9 (from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and July 10 (from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.) at Wadsworth Middle School for a huge rummage sale this weekend. “You don’t even have to leave your car because Read more…
Wadsworth has welcomed its new leaders to the Salvation Army. Lt. Mark and Beth Baggs are from Mount Vernon and Wadsworth is their first assignment out of training. While it may seem a bit early to think about, their first order of business is getting kids in need signed up Read more…
Many animals are extremely frightened and stressed at the sight and sound of fireworks. Animal control officials across the country see a 30-60 percent increase in lost pets each year between July 4-6. July 5 is one of the busiest days of the year for shelters, as animals run away Read more…
This Fourth of July weekend, many people will be traveling, firing up the backyard grill or enjoying fireworks, and the American Red Cross offers a series of steps everyone can follow to safely enjoy the holiday weekend. “Everyone looks forward to having fun over the Fourth of July, and the Read more…
Are you planning to host a July 4 barbecue and worried it’s going to break the bank? According to the American Farm Bureau Federation it shouldn’t set you back too much. In fact, the group’s informal survey suggests a summer cookout for 10 should really only cost about $55.84 (or Read more…
Downtown Wadsworth will be the home for the annual Independence Day fireworks display, which takes place at dusk Friday night (around 9:30 p.m.) This is the second year that Wadsworth residents are being invited to come downtown to view the fireworks which will be shot off from Woodlawn Cemetery. For Read more…
The Fourth of July really is nothing without fireworks, but unfortunately too many people don’t leave the exploding displays to the professionals, which results in lots of accidents this time of year, many of them deadly. According to a report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) last year, more than Read more…
While a free day off from work and lots fireworks displays may be the major highlights of July 4 weekend, there’s one thing lots of us look forward to each holiday – the food. According to a new poll, hamburgers are the top July 4 food for 43-percent of Americans. Read more…
The MatchStick 5K/10K race is Friday night in Wadsworth. It’s one of the main features of the Blue Tip Festival. Close to 500 runners are expected to compete. Race organizer John Powell says the course is designed with the recreational runner in mind. Participants will need to park vehicles at Read more…
