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
Growing up we were all warned on Halloween to beware of things like razors in apples, or unpackaged candy that may be poisoned, but apparently those aren’t the only hidden Halloween dangers parents need to look out for. For worried parents, the Centers for Disease Control offers up a handy safety Read more
‘Tis the season for spooktacular fun! There are several haunted houses/tours/corn mazes, and Halloween themed events, going on all weekend long. And that’s not all. Support for Tina’s Travels by Three Roses Gift Boutique (the pink store) on the square in downtown Wadsworth. Light Up The Living Dead – Zombies + Paint Ball Read more
Are you giving out the “cool candy” this year? Here’s the list that will tell you. Halloween is right around the corner – and in case you missed it, Ranker.com has listed the top candy that will be given out to trick-or-treaters. Atop the list: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. At Read more
This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week. A new State Farm Insurance survey talked to drivers, ages 16-19, and found that while 90% say they know texting can distract them behind the wheel, 44% still do it. As for what things might stop them from looking at their phones behind the wheel, 51% Read more
