Wadsworth police are investigating the vandalism of one of the seven murals in The Sub Station alley. The St. Mark’s Church mural, created by local artist Paulette Grubb, was installed one year ago (Sept. 2020) on the wall. Sometime between the evening of Sept. 25 and the morning of Sept. Read more…
An 8th arrest has been made in connection with the disappearance and murder of Iron Cannon. Wadsworth Police have arrested 29-year-old Walter Render IV. Walter is the brother of Tyrone Render who was previously arrested in connection to the crime. Walter was indicted by a Medina County Grand Jury. Bond Read more…
The State Highway Patrol is continuing their investigation into a fatal plane crash that happened Saturday night at the Wadsworth Municipal Airport. The pilot, Robert Taylor, 64, of Medina died in the crash near Rittman Road. Authorities say Taylor was in a home built aircraft and details of the crash Read more…
Wadsworth authorities spent Sunday searching Lake Milton for the remains of Iron Cannon, who has been missing since October 2020. “The Wadsworth Police Department is grateful to the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office and their Dive Team as well as ODNR for their assistance on Lake Milton,” said Wadsworth Police Chief Read more…
During a special meeting Monday night, the Wadsworth School Board voted to make masks mandatory across the district – beginning Sept. 1 – for preschool through 12th grade, including teachers and staff. Mandatory mask wearing will be in place indoors only for at least three weeks during what Superintendent Dr. Read more…
Stanley “Stan the Man” Wolczyk died peacefully on Aug. 22 at age 103. Calling hours will be Thursday. Below is his amazing obituary written by his family. Those who knew Stan throughout the Wadsworth community say he was someone really special, a standout man, and will be greatly missed. ——————- Read more…
Wadsworth is one of five communities in Ohio to get a big honor from Ohio Magazine! The publication named Wadsworth among the best hometowns for 2021-22. The communities of Centerville, Chillicothe, Delaware and Sandusky also share in the honors. Ohio Magazine said Wadsworth was chosen for its inviting downtown, strong Read more…
Masks are now optional. The governor and Ohio Department of Health’s decision to end most public health orders begins today in Ohio. “Individuals will make decisions based on their comfort level moving forward. You may see private businesses or restaurants maintaining certain safety protocols while others take a different approach,” Read more…
A trial date has been set for the alleged shooter and others involved in the death of Iron Cannon of Akron. Justin Hornbeck, Samantha McCune and Tyrone Render have all pleaded not guilty. Their trial is tentatively set for July 19 in Medina County Common Pleas Court before Judge Collier. Read more…
With Memorial Day weekend the unofficial start of summer, many parents are probably starting to worry about how they’ll keep their kids entertained. It turns out, kids have some big ideas about what will make their summer perfect. This summer should include five pool parties in the backyard, three road Read more…
