For many, mosquitoes are a year-round disturbance. These tiny, blood-thirsty insects will attach anywhere from head-to-toe, particularly during warmer months. The Midwest is characterized by large, open plains, with cold, frigid winters. However, summers get very hot and wet. The Midwest also has one of the higher rates of reported Read more
After 12 years in the pink store, on the square in downtown Wadsworth, Three Roses Gift Boutique will soon close its doors for good. Owner Diane Ollom said the final day for sales will be May 31. All merchandise, including Kameleon Jewelry, clothing, seasonal items, handbags and more are 50% Read more
Recent data shows Medina County is one of the healthiest places to live in all of Ohio. The county ranked 4th overall for health outcomes and 5th in health factors, according to the annual rankings. “Since the first County Rankings in 2010, Medina County has consistently ranked 5th or higher. Medina county residents have several Read more
A fire ripped through a livestock barn at AM Farm on Tower Road in Medina on Monday, killing most of the animals trapped inside. The farm owners say the blaze broke out at 7:30 a.m. on March 18. Sheep, rabbits, pigs and a horse who were trapped inside, died. Only Read more
In 2017, disasters affected nearly 25 million people*, yet 83 percent of Americans are unprepared for a disaster. Since 2017, the occurrence of weather-related disasters has increased 33 percent.** This spring, when fires, floods and extreme weather could affect any part of the country, Allstate agency owners will help their Read more
Congratulations to 12 Medina County high school students who will have their seals displayed throughout the county for winning Medina County Auditor Mike Kovack‘s Weights and Measures Seals Contest this year! Tori Rogers of Black River High School and Matthew Harvey of the Medina County Career Center (Cloverleaf) were the Read more
Fourteen people have been selected for induction into the Ohio High School Athletic Association Officials Hall of Fame. The OHSAA Officials Hall of Fame induction banquet is scheduled for June 15 in Columbus and will welcome these 14 individuals selected by the OHSAA Officials Hall of Fame Committee. “It is Read more
Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking youth athletes who have suffered a concussion to become participants in a clinical trial studying whether cooling the brain after the concussion, similar to icing an injured muscle, can reduce symptoms and speed up recovery time. In the past decade, concussion has emerged as a Read more
The Leadership Medina County Class of 2019 is helping with the county’s Point in Time (PIT) count to help the nation document progress towards ending homelessness and help the county agencies plan for resources needed to help. This year’s PIT will be Tuesday, January 22. The class needs help to Read more
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for northeast Ohio through 7 p.m. Thursday. The storm is bringing a winter mix, complete with freezing rain, snow and sleet. Meteorologists predict 1-2 inches of snow. Driving conditions could be difficult with the weather Mother Nature is throwing our way, and across Read more
