Despite wage increases across many industries, inflation has left the average Ohio worker with less purchasing power than five years ago, according to a new study from industrial control experts Energy Drive. Researchers analyzed wage data for hundreds of occupations between 2020 and 2025 and compared those gains against inflation, Read more
Arrests of people accused of buying sex have increased dramatically in Ohio over the past several years, but jail time served remains minimal and required education programs are inconsistently tracked, according to a first-ever statewide report released by Attorney General Dave Yost. The report, The Drivers of Demand, examined more Read more
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says Memorial Day weekend traffic deaths in the state dropped to their lowest level in 18 years. According to provisional data from OSHP, six people were killed in crashes statewide during the four-day holiday reporting period, which ran from May 22 through May 25. Troopers Read more
Baseball fans, this is your chance to score FOUR tickets to TWO unforgettable summer experiences while helping support hometown radio right here in Wadsworth. Wadsworth Community Radio 97.1 FM is launching a special fundraiser featuring TWO separate ticket contests: Cosmic Baseball at 7/17 Credit Union Park — Akron Friday, June Read more
Who needs dating apps when Ohio apparently has roller coaster lines? A new survey from ACE.com found the most unexpectedly romantic place in Ohio is none other than the roller coaster queue at Cedar Point. Yes, standing in line for an hour, sweating in the summer heat and pretending you’re Read more
A massive statewide human trafficking crackdown led to 122 arrests across Ohio this month, including several cases tied to northeast Ohio communities, according to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. “Operation Spring Cleaning” was carried out May 13 – May 20 and involved more than 100 law enforcement agencies statewide. Authorities Read more
A newly completed ODOT feasibility study looking at the busy I-71 and I-271 corridor in Medina County found that improving local roads may do far more to reduce congestion and improve safety than redesigning the interstate interchange itself. The study focused on whether adding missing interstate-to-interstate connections between I-71 and Read more
Residents in Medina County are raising questions about possible health concerns near the Montville Landfill, as community members continue sharing self-reported cancer and serious illness information online. At this point, no public health agency has confirmed a cancer cluster or linked reported illnesses to the landfill. However, Ohio EPA records Read more
Just months after major scoliosis surgery, 12-year-old Gwen Stine of Norton is back to doing cartwheels, cheering on the sidelines, performing in school musicals and living life with a confidence that has inspired everyone around her. But there was a moment shortly after surgery when simply standing up felt monumental. Read more
Forever Amber Acres has been selected as one of just 120 nonprofits across the country to take part in a nationwide Mental Health Awareness Month fundraiser through Horses for Mental Health. The goal is to raise $20,000 in May to help offset recent funding challenges and continue providing critical services. Read more
