The Wadsworth Rite Aid on High Street will close permanently on Sept. 22, according to a corporate spokesperson via email. The Wadsworth closure is part of a larger chain closure affecting hundreds of stores across multiple states. Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October 2023. Since that Read more
Norton police issued a Nixle alert around 10 p.m. Tuesday that I-76 eastbound – just east of exit 11, which is Rt. 261) – was closed from a semi roll-over crash. The suggested detour was Rt. 94 to 261 to 21 south back to 224. The highway reopened around 5:30 Read more
Two Melt Bar and Grilled locations, including the Fairlawn/Montrose restaurant, will permanently close later this month. “To say 2024 has been a crazy and turbulent year would be a huge understatement. I greatly appreciate everyone who has supported us through the last 18 years and the many changes this year,” Read more
The woman who claimed she was attacked by two men at Silver Creek Metro Park on July 28, made it all up. On Aug. 1, authorities said the 32-year-old woman caused her own wounds. “The person who made the report admitted the injuries were self-inflicted and the report she made Read more
Several meat products sold in Ohio have been recalled due to a possible link to an ongoing national listeria outbreak that has left two people dead. Boar’s Head Provisions Co. has expanded its original July 25 recall of deli meats to include 7 million more pounds of 71 ready-to-eat meat and poultry Read more
Roots Yoga Wadsworth is excited to announce they’re expanding and opening a second location in Medina. “We can’t wait to welcome you to our new space this fall at 124 N. Court Street with yoga, barre, bounce and Pilates classes. Stay tuned for our grand opening details!” owner Jamie Winebrenner Read more
A woman was recently hospitalized after two men threw an unknown substance on her legs, severely burning her, Sunday while she was walking alone in Silver Creek Metro Park in Norton. The attack happened on July 28 while the woman was walking on the Chippewa Trail in the park. She Read more
The State of Ohio’s 10-day sales tax holiday began July 30! The holiday means all goods (but not services) costing less than $500 are exempt from state and local sales taxes. The tax holiday applies to both in-person and online shopping. The “sales tax holiday” is in effect until 11:59 Read more
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) is once again hosting a FREE Community Ice Cream Social on Thursday, June 20 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Medina County Achievement Center, 4691 Windfall Road in Medina. Due to high temperatures, Read more
On Tuesday, June 18 around 9:02 p.m., Wadsworth police officers responded to 223 Durling Drive in response to a report of a man armed with a handgun and threatening to take his life in his backyard. According to a news release from Wadsworth PD, shortly after they arrived, officers reported Read more
