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
As Medina County homeowners receive their new reappraisal letters in the mail, county commissioners are weighing the possibility of rolling back some of the county’s property taxes. Commissioner Steve Hambley said Medina County is at a “historic high” when it comes to property taxes, and a rollback could help ease Read more
Wadsworth’s beloved Halloween tradition, Scare on the Square, has been named one of only three finalists for Heritage Ohio’s Best Main Street Committee Event Award, a statewide honor that celebrates outstanding events promoting community and downtown revitalization. Each October, the heart of downtown Wadsworth transforms into a thrilling, family-friendly spectacle. Read more
A great story from The Akron Beacon Journal. Wadsworth sophomore quarterback Brysen Hall is already making noise on the field, and his journey goes back to 2017, when he was just nine years old serving as a ballboy for then-Grizzly star and Ohio’s Mr. Football, Joey Baughman. That early mentorship Read more
Movie magic is coming to Wadsworth this weekend! Scenes for the upcoming thriller Ms. Fenton will be filmed at the Old St. Mark’s Church on College Street, and extras are needed for congregation scenes. Local actor Angelo Oddo (Louisville, Ohio) will star as Father West, a preacher in a chilling Read more
