Sean Hutson, a Wadsworth attorney and Medina County native, has announced he is running for Ohio’s 66th House District, setting the stage for an open-seat race in 2026. The announcement comes after Sharon Ray, a fellow Wadsworth Republican, confirmed she will not seek a fourth term. Ray has already endorsed Read more
More than a week after their corgi, Bradley, went missing, a Wadsworth family says new details have only deepened the mystery, and strengthened their belief that he may have been taken. Bradley disappeared the evening of Dec. 30 after being let outside briefly. That same night, his family followed his Read more
America’s first coast-to-coast, non-motorized trail is about to get a nationwide spotlight. The American Discovery Trail, a 6,800-mile route stretching from California to Delaware, will be the focus of a major relay in 2026 as part of the country’s America 250 celebration. Created in 1990, the trail has been traveled Read more
If winter’s starting to feel a little long, Chippewa Lake has a cure to help you wake up. The 16th Annual Chippewa Lake Polar Bear Jump returns Jan. 31, bringing brave jumpers, runners, walkers, and plenty of spectators to the Chippewa Lake Beach for one of the area’s most beloved Read more
January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to spotlight the ongoing need for blood donations across the country. According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. Dr. Thomas Waters, an emergency medicine physician with Cleveland Clinic, says donated blood is critical Read more
Between school, sports, homework, and extracurriculars, kids today are busier than ever. That packed schedule can sometimes lead to stress. Experts at Cleveland Clinic Children’s say stress isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but learning how to manage it early is key. “Stress is going to be part of life,” said Read more
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about two scams resurfacing in the area that involve scammers impersonating law enforcement. According to the sheriff’s office, scammers are calling residents about supposed legal matters and demanding money, while using the real names of sheriff’s office employees, and in some cases, Read more
Ohio State fans can soon celebrate Buckeye pride in a whole new way, with a bobblehead that actually plays the school song. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced it will unveil an officially licensed Ohio State Buckeyes School Song Bobblehead on Jan. 7, in honor of National Read more
Sharon Ray, a Republican from Wadsworth, announced she will not seek reelection to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2026. Ray, who represents Ohio’s 66th House District, said the decision comes after five years in office and reflects a desire to spend more time working on local issues closer to Read more
The University of Akron and much of northeast Ohio are mourning the loss of Jim Dennison, the winningest football coach in the history of both Akron and Walsh University, whose influence extended far beyond the football field. Dennison passed away Jan. 4, 2026, at the age of 87, following a Read more
