After decades of serving Wadsworth families day and night, a beloved local funeral home is entering a thoughtful new chapter. Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home has been acquired by Auble Funeral Homes and will now operate as Auble-Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home, continuing service at its longtime North Lyman Street location. For families, what Read more
There is no question that Ohio’s public schools are under immense financial strain. Outdated funding formulas, rising costs, and legislative decisions have pushed districts into impossible positions. But how those realities are communicated to families matters just as much as the numbers themselves. This week, Wadsworth City Schools released a Read more
Wadsworth City Schools has released detailed information explaining its current fiscal precaution status, and district leaders say transparency and community collaboration are central to the process. According to the district, Wadsworth is required by state law to create a financial reduction plan, but officials stress that this plan is not Read more
A Rittman dad and Marine veteran is planning another unforgettable adventure next summer with his son. Michael Gibson and 12-year-old Rittman will pedal a boat down the Mississippi River next summer, from Missouri all the way to New Orleans. It’s the latest chapter in their #WhereIsRittman journeys! It’s made possible Read more
Aspiring writers are invited to submit original work to Verdant Wonders, the park district’s nature-focused literary journal. Fiction, creative nonfiction, personal essays and poetry are welcome from Ohio residents now through December 31, 2025. Anyone interested can read the first volume online to get a feel for the style and Read more
A brand-new entertainment venue is opening its doors in downtown Wadsworth. The Celestia Theater officially debuts Dec. 5, and they’re encouraging guests to make a full night out of their visit with plenty of great dining and shopping just steps away. Grand opening performance is none other than the Journey Read more
It’s rivalry day: Ohio State vs. Michigan. The stakes are sky-high and the bragging rights even louder. “The Game” has fueled border-state tension since 1897, with Michigan holding the overall edge 62–52–6, though Ohio State has dominated the modern era, winning 17 of the last 24 matchups. Every year, it Read more
Ohio high school athletes can now earn money from their name, image and likeness (NIL), after OHSAA member schools voted in favor of an emergency bylaw change. The vote makes Ohio the 45th state to allow NIL for high school students. The bylaw takes effect immediately, meaning student-athletes can now Read more
Three arrests have now been made in the Bath Township Airbnb shooting that killed 18-year-old Elijah Wells and injured eight others Nov. 2. Bath Township Police Chief Vito Sinopoli announced the breakthrough Friday, calling it the result of a complex investigation in which technology played a crucial role, along with Read more
Marian’s Closet is putting out a call for help this November as they work to support local families heading into the coldest months of the year. The organization is urgently seeking winter clothing in all sizes: coats, boots, sweaters, hats, and gloves, along with diapers in sizes 4–6 and baby Read more
