The Grizzlies are racking up postseason honors in the Suburban League, highlighting another standout year on the field. Head Coach Justin Todd was named Suburban League Coach of the Year, capping a season of strong leadership and momentum. Gavin Madigan earned Offensive Player of the Year, while Jacob Earnest claimed Read more
The Medina County Park District will open its newest public site, Liverpool Meadows Nature Preserve, on Saturday (Nov. 22). The 104-acre preserve, on West Law Road in Valley City, offers visitors a retreat surrounded by restored prairie, wetlands, and mature forests. The new preserve features a nine-tenths of a mile Read more
As we look back on another year in Wadsworth, one thing is clearer than ever: this community shows up for one another — and we are honored to be part of that story every single day. At Wadsworth Community Radio, we believe local radio should be more than background noise. Read more
Medina County leaders are taking a closer look at the community’s long-term growth, approving a $7,000 contract to study how population and demographics may shift over the next 25 years. The move comes after an Ohio Department of Development survey projected a population decline for Medina County over the next Read more
Big changes are ahead for Wadsworth City Council in 2026 after two incumbents were ousted in Tuesday’s election. Ward 1 Councilman Ralph Copley lost to Mike Reese, while Ward 4’s David Parish was defeated by just nine votes, with Angela May emerging as the winner. Ward 3 Councilwoman Jeanne Hines Read more
University of Akron President R.J. Nemer says the university is moving forward with confidence, citing rising enrollment, a balanced approach to finances, and expanding partnerships, in his annual State of the University Address, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. Enrollment climbed 3.4% this fall to 15,318 students, marking the largest Read more
An 11-hour citywide power outage left Wadsworth in the dark Monday afternoon, after a utility pole fire knocked out service around 2 p.m. City crews and FirstEnergy teams worked through the evening, replacing the damaged pole and beginning a controlled restoration just before midnight. Power was fully restored around 1:15 Read more
Rookie tight end Mitchell Evans is already making noise in his first NFL season with the Carolina Panthers. The fifth-round pick out of Notre Dame is currently ranked as the highest-graded tight end in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus. Evans’ breakout performance has fans and analysts buzzing, showing Read more
A Wadsworth family’s dream of a safe backyard for their daughter comes true today! Akron-based Nichols Fence confirmed that crews will begin installing the Deal family’s new fence on Oct. 27. Wadsworth Community Radio is thrilled to have helped make this project a reality. Nichols Fence, Catalyst Fence, and Home Read more
What a night for the Wadsworth Grizzlies football team! They powered past Solon 50–21 Friday to cap off a perfect 10-0 regular season — claiming the Suburban League National Conference Championship outright! It’s a historic win for the program, marking Wadsworth’s sixth undefeated regular season in 113 years of football, Read more
