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
Revitalizing downtowns is the topic of discussion at the 2015 annual Heritage Ohio Preservation and Reservation Conference in Columbus. Downtown Wadsworth Inc. executive director Jack Ollom says Main Street managers from across Ohio are meeting to talk about a slew of problems and exciting new opportunities for downtowns. “Something exciting we’re Read more
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Medina County CAN! is a group of Medina County leaders, officials, Chambers, Economic Development and the Visitors Bureau working together to bring business to Medina County during the 2016 National Republican Convention (RNC) in July of 2016. The first and most important piece of information to Medina County businesses is Read more
Ohio State University Extension is offering a FREE educational session to provide current or future homeowners living on properties with septic systems information to maintain a healthy system. Dr. Karen Mancl from The Ohio State University will be presenting on how septic and mound systems work, why problems occur, and Read more
It’s a true fall weekend, with festivals, pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides and more. Support for Tina’s Travels from Three Roses Gift Boutique — the pink store — in downtown Wadsworth. Visit the boutique and say you heard the code “BOO” on Wadsworth Community Radio and get 20% off all regular Read more
The Akron Zoo’s annual Boo at the Zoo doesn’t kick off until mid-October, but tickets for the popular Halloween event are now on sale for a discounted price at www.akronzoo.org and at all Acme Fresh Markets in northeast Ohio. Presale tickets for specified dates will be available through Boo at the Zoo. Boo at the Akron Zoo runs Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and Read more
High school bowling will get rolling in just a few days. Wadsworth Head Bowling Coach George Steele says open lanes will be held at Ghost Alley beginning Oct. 7 and every Wednesday after that from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. until the actual season begins. “Open lanes are not mandatory, but Read more
Get your tickets before they’re gone or you’ll miss out on the magical journey to the North Pole and back. Polar Express tickets go on sale today (Oct. 1) at 9 a.m. Riders are whisked away to spend an enchanting evening in their warm pajamas aboard the heated Cuyahoga Valley Read more
While most parents use technology as a way to keep their children occupied, the American Academy of Pediatrics has always suggested that kids under the age of two shouldn’t be exposed to any sort of screen time, and those over two get only two hours a day, but that’s about Read more
