The State Highway Patrol is continuing their investigation into a fatal plane crash that happened Saturday night at the Wadsworth Municipal Airport. The pilot, Robert Taylor, 64, of Medina died in the crash near Rittman Road. Authorities say Taylor was in a home built aircraft and details of the crash Read more
Wadsworth authorities spent Sunday searching Lake Milton for the remains of Iron Cannon, who has been missing since October 2020. “The Wadsworth Police Department is grateful to the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office and their Dive Team as well as ODNR for their assistance on Lake Milton,” said Wadsworth Police Chief Read more
During a special meeting Monday night, the Wadsworth School Board voted to make masks mandatory across the district – beginning Sept. 1 – for preschool through 12th grade, including teachers and staff. Mandatory mask wearing will be in place indoors only for at least three weeks during what Superintendent Dr. Read more
Stanley “Stan the Man” Wolczyk died peacefully on Aug. 22 at age 103. Calling hours will be Thursday. Below is his amazing obituary written by his family. Those who knew Stan throughout the Wadsworth community say he was someone really special, a standout man, and will be greatly missed. ——————- Read more
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
