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
On Sunday, Sept. 7, the Wadsworth Fire Department responded to a commercial fire at 9774 Trease Road, home of Michael Day Enterprises. Crews arrived around 7:49 a.m. to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof at the rear of the building. Fortunately, the building was unoccupied at the Read more
Wadsworth 8th grade student Colin Campbell continues his fight with leukemia. On Monday, his mom shared on social media that Colin was starting a very important new treatment and asked for prayers from “Colin’s Crew.” Later, she thanked everyone for their support, saying Colin was able to complete the treatment Read more
In November 2024, the Medina County Health Department (MCHD) received concerns from residents about several cases of Hodgkin’s lymphoma among current and former students at Medina City Schools. MCHD conducted an investigation, comparing the observed cases among 15–19 year olds to the expected number from 2014 to 2023. The numbers Read more
Ohio’s driver’s license rules will be changing. Beginning Sept. 30, anyone under 21 will now be required to complete driver’s education classes before getting their license. Right now, that’s only required for 16 and 17-year-olds. Governor Mike DeWine says the change is needed because 18- and 19-year-olds are the most Read more
