The Akron Zoo is mourning the loss of its beloved male lion, Tamarr, who passed away this week at 20 years old. In recent days, Tamarr’s health took a sharp decline due to chronic kidney disease, and the zoo’s care team made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize him. Tamarr Read more
The Ohio Department of Public Safety has officially launched Safeguard Ohio, a groundbreaking tool that makes it easier for residents to report criminal activity. The app, now live at safeguard.ohio.gov, is the first in the nation to use artificial intelligence to help process and refine anonymous tips. Safeguard Ohio is Read more
Wadsworth Square Commons has announced the start of a major renovation to the green park space facing Main Street in downtown Wadsworth. The project, part of a full campus overhaul of the former Central Intermediate School property, officially began this week and will eventually create a central gathering space for Read more
A new game show is hitting FOX tonight, and one of Wadsworth’s own will be competing for a chance at $1 million. Michelle Sutton, owner of CrossFit330 in Wadsworth, is among the contestants on 99 To Beat, which premieres tonight (Sept. 24) at 9 p.m. The premise is simple: don’t Read more
The Medina County Drug Task Force is hosting an all-day “Operation Bridge” outreach event today (Sept. 24) at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Medina (696 Lafayette Rd). More than 20 local agencies will be on hand with resources for mental health, substance use treatment, housing, employment, and veteran services. Read more
Ohio State University’s new Education for Citizenship 2035 plan is aiming high. They’re expanding free tuition programs for Ohio residents. First, any Ohio student with a perfect SAT or ACT score won’t just get accepted, they’ll have tuition, housing, dining covered, plus a $5,000 research stipend. Then, students from families Read more
Wadsworth’s Brickyard property is one step closer to redevelopment. The city purchased the 205-acre site south of town last year, and officials say demolition and cleanup of the old brickyard facility could begin before the end of 2025. The $2.1 million remediation is funded through a state Brownfield grant, with Read more
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has released its 2024–25 state report cards, and Wadsworth City Schools received an impressive overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, exceeding state standards. Alongside the state report card, the district published its annual Quality Profile, which provides a deeper look at Read more
Life for the Deal family in Wadsworth hasn’t been easy. Their daughter, Jocelyn, is a beautiful and sweet girl who lives with Level 2 autism and developmental delays. Everyday life comes with challenges that few outside the autism community may fully understand. Jocelyn’s tendency to run has forced her to Read more
The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) is inviting job seekers to explore a career with purpose at its upcoming Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job Fair on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 12–3 p.m. at the Medina County Achievement Center, 4691 Windfall Road, Medina. Direct Support Professionals play a critical Read more
