Wadsworth is one of five communities in Ohio to get a big honor from Ohio Magazine! The publication named Wadsworth among the best hometowns for 2021-22. The communities of Centerville, Chillicothe, Delaware and Sandusky also share in the honors. Ohio Magazine said Wadsworth was chosen for its inviting downtown, strong Read more…
Masks are now optional. The governor and Ohio Department of Health’s decision to end most public health orders begins today in Ohio. “Individuals will make decisions based on their comfort level moving forward. You may see private businesses or restaurants maintaining certain safety protocols while others take a different approach,” Read more…
A trial date has been set for the alleged shooter and others involved in the death of Iron Cannon of Akron. Justin Hornbeck, Samantha McCune and Tyrone Render have all pleaded not guilty. Their trial is tentatively set for July 19 in Medina County Common Pleas Court before Judge Collier. Read more…
With Memorial Day weekend the unofficial start of summer, many parents are probably starting to worry about how they’ll keep their kids entertained. It turns out, kids have some big ideas about what will make their summer perfect. This summer should include five pool parties in the backyard, three road Read more…
Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home will offer a new and free service available to anyone who wishes to receive emails of current obituaries for those the firm is handling. “This great idea was suggested by a Wadsworth resident and we agreed that it would be a great service to provide,” said Belinda Read more…
Wild Asia opens to the public May 29, 2021 at the Akron Zoo, but Wadsworth Community Radio hosts Tom and Tina got a private tour recently of the beautiful habitats and animals. Enjoy this sneak peek of Wild Asia, home to Sumatran tigers, red pandas and white cheek gibbons. Click Read more…
The Medina Historic district will be buzzing with activity on June 5th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Kids Day of Safety & Play. It will be a full day of free, family fun to start the summer season. There will be games, activities, summer reading, and a Read more…
With a COVID-19 vaccine now approved for children 12 and older, Akron Children’s Hospital is planning a two-phase approach to increasing access to families throughout its Northern Ohio service region. On Monday, the FDA extended the emergency use authorization for the two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children 12 to 15 Read more…
One of the seven suspects arrested in connection to the murder and disappearance of Iron Jailen Cannon, of Akron, pleaded not guilty. Autumn Knight, 27, of Cuyahoga Falls, was arraigned via video from the Medina County Jail on May 11 before Medina County Common Pleas Court Judge Christopher Collier. Knight Read more…
Beginning in June, the Medina County Health Department will have on-going COVID-19 vaccination clinics the first Wednesday of each month at various locations, including Founders Hall on the Summa campus in Wadsworth. The clinics will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “As a way to accommodate those with not-to-flexible Read more…
