Many high school students don’t have much direction on what careers are available, what different career choices mean for their future, and how they go about making these choices. While guidance counselors try to fill this role, coupled with all the other subjects they have to cover with students, it Read more
A study done by the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows three of the 10 most dangerous intersections in Medina County are located in Wadsworth. Topping the list of most dangerous intersections in Medina County is High Street and I-76. In 2020, there were 21 accidents at that intersection. Fortunately, there Read more
Due to significant declines in attendance, ongoing lifeguard staffing challenges and other concerns, the Board of Park Commissioners has determined that Summit Metro Parks will no longer operate its swim areas at Munroe Falls Metro Park and Silver Creek Metro Park. “While we understand that this news may be difficult Read more
It is a snow day in Wadsworth, and that means no school! The State of Ohio is under a Winter Storm Warning through Feb. 4. Heavy snow is expected along with 30 mph wind gusts. Driving could be difficult as the day goes on and the cold front of the Read more
The Akron Zoo is holding a naming contest for its new white-cheeked gibbon infant. The contest, presented by Akron Children’s Hospital, runs through Jan. 26. You can vote on a name here. The five names are gender-neutral as the sex of the baby is unknown at this time. Gibbon infants Read more
An interesting article in the most recent edition of the Wadsworth Area Historical Society newsletter. Dr. Caesar Carrino shared about a big Christmas gift 75 years ago. We thought you’d enjoy this read! We’d love to hear what you would do if this gift was given to your family this Read more
The Sub Station will be closed again Tuesday after an unexpected guest came through their entrance Monday night. An 8-point buck crashed through the restaurant’s glass front doors around dinnertime. The scared animal was inside for quite a while, flipping over tables and chairs, ripping a sink off the wall, Read more
Wadsworth police are investigating the vandalism of one of the seven murals in The Sub Station alley. The St. Mark’s Church mural, created by local artist Paulette Grubb, was installed one year ago (Sept. 2020) on the wall. Sometime between the evening of Sept. 25 and the morning of Sept. Read more
An 8th arrest has been made in connection with the disappearance and murder of Iron Cannon. Wadsworth Police have arrested 29-year-old Walter Render IV. Walter is the brother of Tyrone Render who was previously arrested in connection to the crime. Walter was indicted by a Medina County Grand Jury. Bond Read more
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
