American and European literature are two favorites to read and teach in the Wadsworth High School English classroom of Mark Schoonover. “When American Literature comes into its own and you see Americans have a voice, that’s when literature takes off, in my opinion, when it becomes really enjoyable, and the kids really enjoy Read more
If you’re among the tax filing procrastinators, you may find these last minute tax filing tips helpful. Tom Stephens with Liberty Tax Service says if you aren’t going to be able to file on time, make sure to request an extension. He also reminded folks who will be receiving money back Read more
It was prom night Saturday at the SOPREMA Senior Center. Some 150 couples – the largest crowd ever – attended the dinner and dance to the theme “Over the Rainbow” at Wadsworth High School. The magical and memorable evening included door prizes and crowning a king and queen. The high Read more
Spring is finally here and that means it’s time to get in the garden. The OSU Master Gardener Volunteers Annual Spring Seminar will soon kick off for kids ages 6-12. This year’s theme will be container projects: a pizza box and either a dinosaur or fairy box. Parents can bring Read more
The University of Mount Union held a workshop for alumni called “Education on the Run” in Millersburg earlier this week. Mount Union has held the workshop for the past seven years at Inn at Honey Ridge. The three-day event offered invited alumni a an overnight stay in Amish country. The alumni Read more
This week, students from Central Intermediate School partnered donated thousands of donated books to The Book Shelf for the benefit of Project Learn of Medina County, a non-profit organization. Project Learn helps support efforts to increase literacy throughout the county for adults by providing one-on-one tutoring and materials for those who need help Read more
Ward 2 residents heard from Wadsworth City Officials about the Route 94/High Street widening and repaving project. About 20 people attended the meeting where residents wanted to know how the project would impact pedestrian access and crosswalks. Some residents also wanted to know if the bridge would be closed during the Read more
It was a busy night of meetings in Wadsworth. Concerned residents packed city hall during an hour long question and answer session about the dog park in the works at Valley View Park. Residents asked about lighting, fencing and parking. Dr. Dane Arends, a local veterinarian and dog park committee Read more
Officials from the Heritage Ohio Foundation will be touring downtown Wadsworth Thursday to determine if the city should be recognized as a Main Street community. If it’s chosen to become one, the door would be open for Wadsworth to get the funding it needs to preserve and revitalize the downtown Read more
There’s a 1,000-foot traveling water slide set to splash streets of northeast Ohio this summer. Slide the City, a giant slip-n-slide, covers the streets of major cities across the U.S. It will come to Lock 3 in Akron on Aug. 2 for a day filled with water fun. Registration isn’t open yet Read more
