Wadsworth’s beloved Halloween tradition, Scare on the Square, has been named one of only three finalists for Heritage Ohio’s Best Main Street Committee Event Award, a statewide honor that celebrates outstanding events promoting community and downtown revitalization. Each October, the heart of downtown Wadsworth transforms into a thrilling, family-friendly spectacle. Read more
A great story from The Akron Beacon Journal. Wadsworth sophomore quarterback Brysen Hall is already making noise on the field, and his journey goes back to 2017, when he was just nine years old serving as a ballboy for then-Grizzly star and Ohio’s Mr. Football, Joey Baughman. That early mentorship Read more
Movie magic is coming to Wadsworth this weekend! Scenes for the upcoming thriller Ms. Fenton will be filmed at the Old St. Mark’s Church on College Street, and extras are needed for congregation scenes. Local actor Angelo Oddo (Louisville, Ohio) will star as Father West, a preacher in a chilling Read more
Hope Recovery Community says their Recovery 836 program is evolving this fall. Beginning in September, the group will transition into Celebrate Recovery, hosted by Brunswick Nazarene on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Radiant Life Church in Wadsworth on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Organizers say they’re grateful for the years of Read more
Wadsworth City Council has tabled plans for a proposed roundabout at State Route 94 and Reimer Road. The project, with more than $2 million in federal funding available, could top $3 million in total cost and potentially be built in 2028. Council members say more study is needed, including a Read more
The Medina County Health Department recently confirmed the county’s first human case of West Nile virus this summer. For privacy reasons, no details about the patient are being released. Prior to this case, health officials had already detected 30 mosquito samples testing positive for WNV across the county between June Read more
Wadsworth High School has once again been recognized on the U.S. News & World Report list of Best High Schools, earning a place among the top-ranked schools in the state and nation. WHS is ranked No. 120 in Ohio and No. 29 in the Cleveland Metro area, with a national Read more
A 5-year-old boy from Seville is capturing hearts nationwide. Legendary Ray, diagnosed this year with ADHD and autism, is among the top 10 finalists in Hasbro’s Toddler of the Year competition. According to his mom, Rachel Egle, Legendary is “amazing, wonderfully talented and a gifted reader.” He’s also a self-taught Read more
We had a fantastic time chatting with Bruce on Bruce on the Loose a few weeks ago at WCTV about what makes Wadsworth Community Radio so special, especially as we mark our 10th anniversary! We covered everything from community events and contests to keeping our local news, sports, and music alive Read more
Wadsworth community members will soon get their first look inside the brand-new Wadsworth Intermediate School. The district will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, followed by self-guided tours of the building until 8 p.m. The new facility, located at 675 Broad Street, will serve grades Read more
