The volunteers of Akron Children’s Hospital will host the 34th annual Holiday Tree Festival Nov. 21 – Nov. 29, 2015 at the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron. Admission to the festival is free. Originally founded in 1982 as a way for families to celebrate the holiday season, the 2015 Read more
The annual WCTV Clapper Awards were presented Thursday night to the producers of the best programming on WCTV during the past year in a variety of categories. Some of the highlights include Cathy Hall, Terry Livers and Bob Parmelee winning the directors chair awards for outstanding achievement. This year the Clapper’s Read more
Twenty-two former Wadsworth High School athletes and coaches will be inducted into the Wadsworth Sports Hall of Fame Nov. 14, 2015 at the Galaxy Restaurant in Wadsworth. Social hour will run from 6 to 7 p.m., with dinner served at 7 p.m. Induction ceremonies will begin immediately following dinner. Reservations are $32 for Read more
People who are different are usually the ones who end up making a difference in the world. That’s how Melissa Eaton would describe her French teacher at Marlington High School. “She was epitome of a terrific teacher,” Eaton said, who was our featured Terrific Teacher Tuesday guest. “She instilled a love Read more
A wind advisory is now in effect through 10 p.m. for all of northeast Ohio, including Wadsworth. Gusts up to 55 mph can be expected today into this evening. It’s possible some power lines and tree limbs may come down and minor structural damage is possible, according to the National Weather Read more
Veterans Day is here and there are many businesses around the country who want to thank our veterans for their service with freebies and discounts. Those looking to participate should make sure they have their ID and call ahead to confirm participation – but if you happen to see someone Read more
Another community meeting is being held tonight (Nov. 10) to continue the discussion surrounding heroin and opiate addiction. The group “Wadsworth Against Heroin” will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at the Trinity United Church of Christ (located on High Street) in Wadsworth. This is the group that was started by Read more
The Wadsworth Church of the Nazarene was packed with residents Thursday night eager to hear information from experts about drug treatment options, how to spot signs of possible drug-related activity and what to do if you notice anything suspicious. One of the sure signs drug activity is going on in your Read more
Lots of freebies this weekend — and fun family activities to partake in across NE Ohio! It’s the 15th Annual Free Family Reading Festival in New Philadelphia Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The first 500 kids will get a backpack, and each child receives a free book and Read more
Humans have been eating candies and sweet confections for thousands of years. Today, is the day to celebrate. The consumption of candy dates back to the ancient Egyptians who preserved nuts and fruit in honey, and the Aztecs and Mayans who ate chocolate during their religious rituals as early as 300 Read more
