Barberton native and Wadsworth CrossFit330 owner Michelle Sutton is no longer in the running to win a million dollars. Sutton has been competing on FOX’s game show 99 to Beat, where the goal is to not come in last. This week, she was chosen as a team captain and got Read more
There’s always something happening with the Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities! From advocacy meetings and provider mingles to hands-on workshops for caregivers, these events are all about learning, connection, and community. Coming up this season, you’ll find things like the Independent Provider Meet & Greet, the Windfall Industries Halloween Read more
The OHSAA has officially set voting dates for its emergency Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) proposal. High schools across Ohio will cast their votes from November 17th through the 21st, with each school’s principal submitting the vote. This comes after a student-athlete sued the OHSAA, leading to a judge’s temporary Read more
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
