The Wadsworth Fire Department has recently added 5 part-time firefighters to its ranks. Three of those part-time officers are certified as EMTs, the other two will have to go through training. Last month, two full-time firefighter/paramedics were added to the Fire Department. That brings the number of full-timers on the Read more
The Wadsworth School District has announced that classes will be cancelled on Tuesday January 22nd because of the cold wind chill readings expected in the morning hours. Sporting events on Tuesday involving Wadsworth High School teams have also been cancelled. They include Boys basketball games at Ellet High School in Read more
On January 3, Gavon Ramsay, 17, of Wadsworth was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the brutal murder of 98-year old Margaret Douglas last April in her Portage Street home. Ramsay pleaded ‘no contest’ to nine counts in connection with the murder in a Medina County court appearance Read more
The Leadership Medina County Class of 2019 is helping with the county’s Point in Time (PIT) count to help the nation document progress towards ending homelessness and help the county agencies plan for resources needed to help. This year’s PIT will be Tuesday, January 22. The class needs help to Read more
Wadsworth School Superintendent Doctor Andy Hill is telling parents that their child’s attendance figures as indicated on their first quarter/first trimester report card, may not be accurate. Some partial day absences may not be accurately reflected. Last school year, Ohio Revised Code changed requirements for reporting student attendance from days Read more
The city of Wadsworth is now in line with state statutes concerning the “Move Over Law”. At its November 20TH meeting, Members of Wadsworth City Council unanimously approved a measure that requires motorists when driving on a road with multiple lanes in the same direction to ‘Move Over’ one lane Read more
On Monday November 19th, the Wadsworth branch of the Salvation Army began its Red Kettle Campaign in the city. The Goal this year is $65,000. Last year, the Red Kettle campaign in Wadsworth raised $67,000. The official kickoff took place during Candlelight Walk on Friday November 16th Lieutenant Mark Baggs Read more
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for northeast Ohio through 7 p.m. Thursday. The storm is bringing a winter mix, complete with freezing rain, snow and sleet. Meteorologists predict 1-2 inches of snow. Driving conditions could be difficult with the weather Mother Nature is throwing our way, and across Read more
In Medina County Common Pleas Court on Friday, 17-year old Gavon Ramsay of Wadsworth was found guilty of nine counts brought against him in connection with the death of 98-year Margaret Douglas of Portage Street back in April. Judge Joyce Kimbler found Ramsay guilty after he entered no contest pleas Read more
Due to the recent and projected rain and the resulting soggy conditions of the grass areas at Art Wright Stadium and Memorial Park, the parking plan for tonight’s home football game against Wooster will need to be altered. The new plan is as follows: All parking on the south side Read more
