Over the last 30 years, the Wadsworth community has seen a steady increase in population, over 23,000 people, and a poverty rate of 7%. During this growth timeframe, The Salvation Army in Wadsworth, located at 527 College St in Wadsworth, has maintained its humble 5,216 square foot facility to serve Read more
Beginning on July 1st, Ohio residents will be allowed to discharge consumer grade fireworks on their own property. But, Wadsworth has a municipal law that forbids fireworks from being discharged. Changes could be coming concerning possession of fireworks within Wadsworth city limits. “Right now under the current law, it’s illegal Read more
The Medina County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a plane crash that happened Thursday. The crash landing happened on the runway at Skypark Airport in Wadsworth. The pilot, from Aurora, was injured and taken to a nearby hospital where his condition is listed as stable. According to the highway patrol, Read more
Crews continue to remedy a gas leak in downtown Wadsworth where roads were closed Friday in downtown after the leak was found coming from the Marathon gas station and into the storm sewers. The gas leak caused a strong smell throughout downtown Wadsworth and closed Central Intermediate School on Friday. Read more
The City of Wadsworth has appointed Matthew Springer to the position of Economic Development Director. Springer comes to Wadsworth with an extensive background in economic development, land use, redevelopment grants, public relations and successful implementation of strategic plans. Springer begins his new position with Wadsworth on April 11. Most recently, Read more
Many high school students don’t have much direction on what careers are available, what different career choices mean for their future, and how they go about making these choices. While guidance counselors try to fill this role, coupled with all the other subjects they have to cover with students, it Read more
A study done by the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows three of the 10 most dangerous intersections in Medina County are located in Wadsworth. Topping the list of most dangerous intersections in Medina County is High Street and I-76. In 2020, there were 21 accidents at that intersection. Fortunately, there Read more
Due to significant declines in attendance, ongoing lifeguard staffing challenges and other concerns, the Board of Park Commissioners has determined that Summit Metro Parks will no longer operate its swim areas at Munroe Falls Metro Park and Silver Creek Metro Park. “While we understand that this news may be difficult Read more
It is a snow day in Wadsworth, and that means no school! The State of Ohio is under a Winter Storm Warning through Feb. 4. Heavy snow is expected along with 30 mph wind gusts. Driving could be difficult as the day goes on and the cold front of the Read more
The Akron Zoo is holding a naming contest for its new white-cheeked gibbon infant. The contest, presented by Akron Children’s Hospital, runs through Jan. 26. You can vote on a name here. The five names are gender-neutral as the sex of the baby is unknown at this time. Gibbon infants Read more
