Big changes are ahead for Wadsworth City Council in 2026 after two incumbents were ousted in Tuesday’s election. Ward 1 Councilman Ralph Copley lost to Mike Reese, while Ward 4’s David Parish was defeated by just nine votes, with Angela May emerging as the winner. Ward 3 Councilwoman Jeanne Hines Read more
University of Akron President R.J. Nemer says the university is moving forward with confidence, citing rising enrollment, a balanced approach to finances, and expanding partnerships, in his annual State of the University Address, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. Enrollment climbed 3.4% this fall to 15,318 students, marking the largest Read more
An 11-hour citywide power outage left Wadsworth in the dark Monday afternoon, after a utility pole fire knocked out service around 2 p.m. City crews and FirstEnergy teams worked through the evening, replacing the damaged pole and beginning a controlled restoration just before midnight. Power was fully restored around 1:15 Read more
Rookie tight end Mitchell Evans is already making noise in his first NFL season with the Carolina Panthers. The fifth-round pick out of Notre Dame is currently ranked as the highest-graded tight end in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus. Evans’ breakout performance has fans and analysts buzzing, showing Read more
A Wadsworth family’s dream of a safe backyard for their daughter comes true today! Akron-based Nichols Fence confirmed that crews will begin installing the Deal family’s new fence on Oct. 27. Wadsworth Community Radio is thrilled to have helped make this project a reality. Nichols Fence, Catalyst Fence, and Home Read more
What a night for the Wadsworth Grizzlies football team! They powered past Solon 50–21 Friday to cap off a perfect 10-0 regular season — claiming the Suburban League National Conference Championship outright! It’s a historic win for the program, marking Wadsworth’s sixth undefeated regular season in 113 years of football, Read more
Barberton native and Wadsworth CrossFit330 owner Michelle Sutton is no longer in the running to win a million dollars. Sutton has been competing on FOX’s game show 99 to Beat, where the goal is to not come in last. This week, she was chosen as a team captain and got Read more
There’s always something happening with the Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities! From advocacy meetings and provider mingles to hands-on workshops for caregivers, these events are all about learning, connection, and community. Coming up this season, you’ll find things like the Independent Provider Meet & Greet, the Windfall Industries Halloween Read more
The OHSAA has officially set voting dates for its emergency Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) proposal. High schools across Ohio will cast their votes from November 17th through the 21st, with each school’s principal submitting the vote. This comes after a student-athlete sued the OHSAA, leading to a judge’s temporary Read more
The Akron Zoo is mourning the loss of its beloved male lion, Tamarr, who passed away this week at 20 years old. In recent days, Tamarr’s health took a sharp decline due to chronic kidney disease, and the zoo’s care team made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize him. Tamarr Read more
