Akron Children’s Hospital is offering a free lunch-and-learn program from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 for parents and other caregivers on the topic of child abuse. The program will held in the auditorium (street level) of the hospital’s Considine Professional Building, 215 W. Bowery St. Lunch is Read more
The city of Wadsworth will be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday April 27th. The Wadsworth Police Department has been designated as a drive-thru, drop-off location by the DEA. If you want to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs, you can drive to the back of Wadsworth Read more
Akron Children’s Hospital is offering a free lunch-and-learn program from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 for parents and other caregivers on the topic of child abuse. The program will held in the auditorium (street level) of the hospital’s Considine Professional Building, 215 W. Bowery St. Lunch is Read more
For many, mosquitoes are a year-round disturbance. These tiny, blood-thirsty insects will attach anywhere from head-to-toe, particularly during warmer months. The Midwest is characterized by large, open plains, with cold, frigid winters. However, summers get very hot and wet. The Midwest also has one of the higher rates of reported Read more
An agreement has been reached between the Medina County Commissioners and the city of Wadsworth on submitting an application to the state of Ohio to become part of the 2019 Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program, otherwise known as CHIP. The Program encourages a community-wide approach to provide housing improvements Read more
After 12 years in the pink store, on the square in downtown Wadsworth, Three Roses Gift Boutique will soon close its doors for good. Owner Diane Ollom said the final day for sales will be May 31. All merchandise, including Kameleon Jewelry, clothing, seasonal items, handbags and more are 50% Read more
Recent data shows Medina County is one of the healthiest places to live in all of Ohio. The county ranked 4th overall for health outcomes and 5th in health factors, according to the annual rankings. “Since the first County Rankings in 2010, Medina County has consistently ranked 5th or higher. Medina county residents have several Read more
A fire ripped through a livestock barn at AM Farm on Tower Road in Medina on Monday, killing most of the animals trapped inside. The farm owners say the blaze broke out at 7:30 a.m. on March 18. Sheep, rabbits, pigs and a horse who were trapped inside, died. Only Read more
In 2017, disasters affected nearly 25 million people*, yet 83 percent of Americans are unprepared for a disaster. Since 2017, the occurrence of weather-related disasters has increased 33 percent.** This spring, when fires, floods and extreme weather could affect any part of the country, Allstate agency owners will help their Read more
The next time Medina County residents head the voting booth, they’ll cast a ballot on a new voting machine. The Medina County Commissioners have approved the purchase of 750 new voting machines at a cost of $4 million. The state of Ohio will pay $1.8 million dollars of the cost. Read more
