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
As a wrestler at the national level, Wadsworth High School’s Noah Baughman is no stranger to success on the mat, or in the classroom. So, it comes as no surprise that he has chosen a school where he can continue both his academic and wrestling career at a high level. Read more
National School Bus Safety week is upon us (Oct. 19 – Oct. 23). This year’s theme, “Be smart. Be seen. I wait in a safe place!” reminds us that children aren’t just at risk when boarding or exiting a bus; they must also stand in a safe, visible space when Read more
There’s a lot of things for us to fear in the world we live in but it seems politicians may be the thing scaring all of us the most. In case you missed it, a new survey of over 1,500 adults conducted by Chapman University found that out of 88 different Read more
During October, Car Care Month, AAA encourages motorists to prepare their vehicles for the cold and snowy months ahead. Yet, confusion around maintenance schedules often leads many to neglect important tasks, and leaves drivers stuck out in the cold. Last winter (December through March) AAA Ohio Auto Club responded to Read more
Fall festivals are in full gear and Halloween themed events are popping up across the area! There’s a ton of fun activities to do this weekend, but one I am looking most forward to is Claude DeBord’s annual Halloween Festival on Saturday. Every year, Claude DeBord hosts an alcohol-free, family Read more
For the first time in its history a Chilean flamingo chick has successfully hatched at the Akron Zoo. The chick is currently being raised indoors at the zoo’s animal hospital by zoo staff. The flamingo will not be on exhibit until spring. The flamingo egg was laid on exhibit July 25, 2015, and relocated to an artificial incubator in the zoo’s animal Read more
