We had a fantastic time chatting with Bruce on Bruce on the Loose a few weeks ago at WCTV about what makes Wadsworth Community Radio so special, especially as we mark our 10th anniversary! We covered everything from community events and contests to keeping our local news, sports, and music alive Read more
Wadsworth community members will soon get their first look inside the brand-new Wadsworth Intermediate School. The district will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, followed by self-guided tours of the building until 8 p.m. The new facility, located at 675 Broad Street, will serve grades Read more
The American Red Cross is urging blood donations this month, and Wadsworth residents, here’s your chance. You can give blood at the Wadsworth YMCA on Aug. 13 from 12-5 p.m., or at the Chapel Wadsworth Campus on Aug. 19 from 11:30 to 5 p.m. All successful donors get a free Read more
Love candy, popcorn, and ice cream? Then check out the Summit Sweet Stroll! Visit 16 of 20 sweet shops, like Skoops, Pav’s and Kopper Popper, across Summit County, get your passport stamped, and earn a custom ice cream scoop, plus a shot at a $250 prize! Pick up your passport Read more
The Medina County Health Department and Hope Recovery Community have teamed up to install a vending machine stocked with free harm-reduction supplies, available 24/7. Located at Hope Recovery’s Medina location (200 Highland Drive), the machine offers Narcan, hygiene kits, COVID-19 tests, and other items to help keep people safe. Organizers Read more
The 5th annual memorial poker run, in honor of Greg North, is happening Saturday, August 23, beginning and ending at the Barberton Moose on 31st Street NW. Registration begins at 11 a.m., with dinner at 5 p.m. All vehicles are welcome, and the ride features five fun stops, plus raffles, Read more
Wadsworth City Schools has launched a brand-new bus tracking app. The district is now using BusRight, a more user-friendly platform with real-time GPS tracking and better route visibility. Watch your email for setup instructions from BusRight. With BusRight, parents and guardians can see their child’s bus in real time, check estimated Read more
This morning, I had the incredible privilege of flying in a hot air balloon with none other than Chris Smart, a man who’s been piloting balloons for 33 years, with more than 2,000 flights under his belt. He’s a seven-time state champion, highly ranked in competitions, and the proud owner Read more
Welcome to the Celestia Theater, a new chapter in a storied space! The historic O.J. Work Auditorium, long nestled inside the former Central Intermediate School on Main Street, has been officially renamed the Celestia Theater by The Wadsworth Square Foundation. The name pays tribute to Laura Celestia Spelman Rockefeller, a Read more
Calling all artists! Main Street Wadsworth is creating a community coloring book and wants your illustrations of local landmarks, events, and hidden gems. You can submit up to three black-and-white line art samples by Sept. 1. “This coloring book will showcase the charm, character, and creativity of our vibrant downtown and surrounding Read more
