The Wadsworth Police Department has closed the shelter at Durling Park following numerous complaints of alcohol and drug use, vandalism and disorderly conduct. Police say that the majority of those incidents have taken place inside the shelter. The Durling Park shelter is closed to all individuals unless it has been Read more
Members of Wadsworth City Council are getting their first look at a measure that will provide funding for the purchase of two new ambulances for EMS. Wadsworth Safety Director Matt Hiscock says this year’s budget has $300,000 available for the purchase of two ambulances. Hiscock says at the present time Read more
If believe that you are seeing more people in and around Wadsworth, you’re correct. Numbers released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that the city of Wadsworth is the third fastest growing community in Northeast Ohio, trailing only North Ridgeville and Avon. The Census Bureau estimates that Wadsworth’s population in Read more
The Wadsworth Police Department’s K-9 officer is getting new equipment designed to keep Zoro safe. Thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization “Vested Interest in K9s”, Zoro will receive a bullet and stab protected vest. Zoro’s vest is sponsored by Lorie Tygard of Wadsworth and will be embroidered Read more
A message from Wadsworth school counselors urges parents to talk with their children about suicide, especially after warnings about the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. The series, based on a 2007 book by Jay Asher, depicts the story of 17-year-old Hannah Baker, who makes 13 audio tapes before committing suicide. The tapes Read more
There was an unannounced soft-lockdown Wednesday morning at Wadsworth High School. The purpose of the lockdown was to ensure that the High School Building is drug free and everyone inside is safe. The Wadsworth Police Department along with Montville Police, the Medina County Drug Task Force and the Medina County Read more
Soon, winter will loosen its snowy grip on Northeast Ohio, and wildflowers like spring beauty, yellow trout lily, marsh marigold, and others will add a welcome burst of color to our region’s forests and fields. There are reports of one of Ohio’s earliest wildflowers, skunk cabbage, already poking up through Read more
Another threat directed at Wadsworth City Schools has been snuffed out by Wadsworth Police. On Sunday,(January 22nd) authorities notified the Wadsworth School District that a high school student made a threat pertaining to the high school. The Police Department worked diligently on Sunday and took the student who was responsible Read more
The Wadsworth Police Department is asking for the public’s help in trying to find those responsible for causing damage at Woodlawn Cemetery after hours. Authorities want to remind everyone that Woodlawn Cemetery is closed one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise. Wadsworth Police say they have received numerous Read more
There were some uneasy moments on Tuesday for administrators in the Wadsworth City School District. On Tuesday afternoon Wadsworth School Leaders learned of a threat posted on Instagram that, while general in nature, involved the Middle School. Working with the Wadsworth Police Department, the Wadsworth Middle School administration was quickly Read more
