This year, work will begin on creating a new “Pocket Park” right in downtown Wadsworth! “I think it will provide another nice location in our downtown area for folks to come and take a break,” said interim service director Matt Hiscock, who envisions tables, chairs and a bi-directional stage. The Read more
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has officially declared 2024 as the Year of Ohio State Parks. This declaration marks the 75th anniversary of Ohio State Parks and underscores the state’s unwavering commitment to preserving its natural wonders and expanding outdoor adventures. “Ohio’s state parks, where admission is always free, give visitors Read more
History was made Tuesday night during the Wadsworth-Jackson boys basketball game. Maxx Bosley became the all-time leading scorer in Grizzly basketball history. With six minutes to go in the fourth quarter, Maxx sank a driving layup to pass Solomon Callaghan with 1,461 career points. Also during the game, Maxx set Read more
With the total solar eclipse coming up April 8, 2024, and northeast Ohio being in the path of totality, we thought it would be a great time for an amazing contest! Wadsworth Community Radio has a Celestron NexStar computerized telescope with solar filter kit (valued at $950) to give to Read more
The State of Ohio is providing a big financial shot in the arm for the Brickyard property in Wadsworth. Wadsworth will get $2 million from the State to repurpose the Brickyard into a state-of-the-art athletic complex and outdoor recreation area, creating a regional tourist destination. The funding is from the Read more
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in Wadsworth has closed its doors. The owners announced the decision on social media over the weekend. Part of the post read: Just a brief year ago, the owners of Wooster Beef O Brady’s heard of the unexpected closure of the Wadsworth Beef ‘O’ Brady’s. “As owners Read more
Wadsworth Sgt. Vivian Feke received a Blue Award for a call she responded to on Oct. 27, 2023, where a driver was unresponsive. She removed the driver from his vehicle with the help of bystanders and determined he needed CPR. Sgt. Feke performed CPR while a bystander grabbed an AED Read more
As a parent, you have a unique opportunity to shape the future by cultivating leadership qualities in your children. From assigning responsibilities to teaching emotional intelligence, the strategies you use can have a profound impact on their development. This guide, from writer Carrie Spencer, offers practical steps to foster leadership Read more
Wadsworth Patrol Officer Dakota Lamielle has been awarded ‘Officer of the Year’ 2023. Officer Lamielle had an active year with self-initiated activity that led to many successful criminal investigations. He led the department in felony arrests and overall arrests, which helped to make our city a safer place to be. Read more
A state grant is heading to the Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities from the American Rescue Plan Act. The agency will be getting $133,000, with some of the money to be used for installing adult changing tables in more community spaces. Making adult changing tables more available means families Read more
