The FDA is moving to eliminate all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from U.S. foods — as part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. The agency will phase out eight dyes: Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B, Green No. 3, Yellow No. 6, Blue Read more…
Wadsworth Community Radio is gearing up for our upcoming Summer Fun Contest, an annual event and fundraiser. As a non-profit, this contest is crucial for supporting our station and helping us continue to provide local programming and community content. It’s a fun way to bring everyone together while giving back Read more…
Spring brings new beginnings, and for Norton mom of three, Jackie Koncz, that means celebrating one month with her new heart! Jackie continues to grow stronger, and her medical team remains optimistic about her progress. After being discharged on March 17, Jackie has settled into her temporary home in Nashville, Read more…
The Ohio Department of Health will hos a news conference on March 18 to discuss the national measles outbreak and the importance of parents making sure their children are up-to-date on the MMR vaccine. Below is a news release from Akron Children’s Hospital on the measles outbreak. Many parents think Read more…
With the weather taking a gorgeous turn this week, Wadsworth is making some great strides in many plans around town. But first… The city of Wadsworth is working to get the potholes repaired at the entrance to Williams Reserve Blvd. “Because it is a private drive, we don’t have the Read more…
We have gotten several inquiries asking how Jackie Koncz is doing after her recent heart transplant so we thought we would share periodic updates on her progress! For those who may not know, Jackie is a mom of three who lives in Norton. In November 2023, she felt chest and Read more…
Andy Rooney once said, “Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you are climbing it.” I’m willing to bet Wadsworth resident Tammy Craig agrees. Tammy walked more miles than the Scottish duo The Proclaimers sang about in their 1988 hit. Read more…
Around 7 p.m. on Feb. 20, a Norton mom of three got a call that would change her life. Jackie (Arvay) Koncz, who was on a heart transplant list from a hospital mishap in 2023, got the phone call she’d been hoping and praying for: the “perfect heart” was ready Read more…
Thursday was magical for the DeAngelis family from Doylestown. Several months ago, Sing Me A Story Foundation, out of Tennessee, reached out to the family about having their 5th grade son, Dominic, write a story about his brother, Sonny, who has severe disabilities. Dominic wrote a sweet and energetic story Read more…
The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) is honored to announce the appointment of Board Member Adina Kolar, the first person with a developmental difference to serve as a Board Member. This milestone marks a historic moment in the organization’s commitment to inclusion and representation for all individuals. Kolar, Read more…
