It was another busy year for Wadsworth Fire and EMS. According to the department’s 2025 annual report, crews responded to nearly 3,600 calls, with the vast majority tied to medical emergencies. EMS runs continued to make up the bulk of responses, reflecting a steady increase in demand over the past Read more
Medina County officials are studying a proposed multi-use trail that could connect Brunswick, Medina and Wadsworth. The so-called “BMW Trail” would create a walking, running and biking corridor linking the county’s three cities. According to Cleveland.com, the three-year feasibility study will cost about $180,000, shared by the cities and the Read more
If you saw a bright flash or heard a loud boom St. Patrick’s Day morning, you were not imagining things. NASA confirmed a small asteroid, about 6-feet wide and weighing roughly 7 tons, lit up the sky over northeast Ohio just before 9 a.m. on Tuesday. The space rock was Read more
A number of new laws are rolling out across Ohio this month and in the coming weeks, bringing changes that impact everything from marijuana sales and voting rules to dog ownership and college sports. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing, and what it means in everyday life. STRONGER MARIJUANA AND Read more
Two very different stories are highlighting animal welfare efforts across Medina County. At Whispering Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary, staff are asking residents not to abandon animals on the property after several recent incidents. The nonprofit says goats, cats and roosters have been left without warning, creating potential health and safety Read more
Ohio is getting a piece of the Olympics. Columbus has been selected to host nine soccer matches during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, bringing international competition to Lower.com Field. The city will host eight men’s and women’s group stage games, along with a men’s quarterfinal on July 20, 2028. Read more
Wadsworth Schools may adopt a new English language arts curriculum for all grade levels. According to the Medina Gazette, the district is considering continuing with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt materials already used in elementary schools and expanding them through high school. Officials say the goal is to keep reading and writing Read more
St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays known for parades, green shirts, Irish pride and get-togethers with family and friends. But along with the celebration comes a serious reminder from law enforcement: plan ahead before you drink. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says troopers will be highly visible on Read more
An 8th grader from Revere Middle School is heading to the Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the 97th Akron Beacon Journal Regional Spelling Bee on Sunday at the Akron-Summit County Public Library. Esther Lin captured first place by correctly spelling the word “nutation.” Lucas Lebo of Black River Middle Read more
Powerful winds swept across Ohio this weekend, causing widespread damage, power outages and travel disruptions across much of northeast Ohio. The gusty winds will continue today as another high wind advisory is in effect. The strongest wind gust recorded Friday reached 85 miles per hour at Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport, Read more
