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
The General Election is in the books and the votes have been tallied. On the Statewide ballot, voters approved Issue 1, which creates a process for drawing legislative districts in a non-partisan way. Voters also approved Issue 2 which prohibits creating monopolies or granting special rights via a constitutional amendment. Read more
Christian Sheers, a 2012 Wadsworth High School graduate, has been named the 2015 USO Soldier of the Year. Specialist Sheers is a medic for Beast Troop, 1st Squadron, 33rd Calvary Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), out of Fort Campbell, Ky. “I always knew I wanted to help people and had wanted to Read more
When celebrating Halloween this weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol wants to remind motorists that designating a sober driver if you plan on drinking is one of the best ways to ensure you get home safe. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 43 percent of all motor vehicle Read more
Here are 10 spooky – and totally true – things that happened while filming some of the most famous scary movies. Death of the “Poltergeist” girls: Both Heather O’Rourke, who played Caroline, and Dominique Dunne, who played older sister Dana, died while working on the “Poltergeist” franchise. O’Rourke died on Read more
Before trick or treat begins on Halloween night (Oct. 31) throughout the neighborhoods, The Key Church in Wadsworth is asking you to dress your little ones in their Halloween best for their exciting trunk-or-treat event in the afternoon. The event will have indoor and outdoor treat areas. “Kids get to come Read more
Valley Café in downtown Wadsworth will soon be offering guests a casual fine dining experience several nights a week. The restaurant has applied for a beer and wine license so they can pair a specialty menu with craft brews and wines. “We’ll close at 3 p.m. and still do what we Read more
