Many animals are extremely frightened and stressed at the sight and sound of fireworks. Animal control officials across the country see a 30-60 percent increase in lost pets each year between July 4-6. July 5 is one of the busiest days of the year for shelters, as animals run away Read more
Volunteers and dog park organizers spent a beautiful Sunday getting the area inside Valley View Park ready for four-legged friends and their owners. “Great job to the organization and volunteers for all your hard work today! We are almost done!” a message with photos noted on the organization’s Facebook page. The Read more
Mother Nature may have stalled the opening of the Wadsworth Community Dog Park, inside Valley View Park, but it’s not distracting the committee members from making progress. Wadsworth Veterinary Hospital’s Dr. Dane Arends, and dog park committee member, said things have really began taking shape over the past few days. “The dog park is in full Read more
This Fourth of July weekend, many people will be traveling, firing up the backyard grill or enjoying fireworks, and the American Red Cross offers a series of steps everyone can follow to safely enjoy the holiday weekend. “Everyone looks forward to having fun over the Fourth of July, and the Read more
Are you planning to host a July 4 barbecue and worried it’s going to break the bank? According to the American Farm Bureau Federation it shouldn’t set you back too much. In fact, the group’s informal survey suggests a summer cookout for 10 should really only cost about $55.84 (or Read more
Flea and tick season is well upon us in northeast Ohio. Dr. Dane Arends with Wadsworth Veterinary Hospital says this tick season is nasty. All four types are being seen here. The best defense against the ticks seems to be the Seresto dog collars. “There’s no residue, nothing transfered to Read more
AAA estimates 1.76 million Ohioans will hit the road this July 4 holiday weekend to celebrate our nation’s independence. Across the U.S., reports show approximately 41.9-million Americans are taking a long July 4 trip. Public relations manager for AAA, Kimberly Schwind, said nearly 88-percent of Ohioans will be traveling to Read more
Plenty of time with the family to barbecue, swim or just be together this weekend as we celebrate our nation’s independence! Here’s the list of fun things to do: Friday night is downtown Wadsworth’s spectacular fireworks display. Before they kickoff, bring a friend downtown and visit shops, eat great food and Read more
PARCC testing in schools has been nixed across Ohio. The decision was made Tuesday night in Columbus by the Ohio Department of Education. The PARCC test measured english, language arts and math. It was created to assess whether students learned their common core standards. Wadsworth Superintendent Dr. Andy Hill said Read more
State rules are now in effect in Ohio (effective July 1) that limit when and with whom young drivers can hit the road. Probationary-license holders in Ohio younger than 18 are not allowed to drive in vehicles with more than one person who is not a family member. They also will be Read more
