Losing power in the middle of a winter storm isn’t just inconvenient, when temperatures plunge, it can quickly become dangerous. If you’re facing days without electricity in bitter cold, here’s what to do to protect yourself, your family, and your home. First: Preserve Heat Inside Your Home If you still Read more
As cold weather settles in, fire safety experts are reminding homeowners that heating fires peak during the winter months. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), nearly half of all home heating fires happen between December and February. Space heaters and heating stoves are the biggest concern, linked to Read more
Looking for a fun way to work during baseball season? The Akron RubberDucks are hiring. The team will host two job fairs in February to fill a wide range of positions for the 2026 season at 7 17 Credit Union Park. The fairs take place Tuesday, Feb. 17 and Thursday, Read more
Ohio is rolling out two new initiatives aimed at better protecting children who may be at risk of human trafficking, with a focus on early intervention, coordination, and care. Governor Mike DeWine, alongside leaders from the Ohio Department of Public Safety and the Ohio Department of Children and Youth, announced Read more
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Wadsworth from Saturday at 7 p.m. through Monday at 10 a.m. Area meteorologists are forecasting 3 to 7 inches of snow, along with dangerously cold temperatures. State and local officials are urging residents to slow down, stay prepared, and avoid unnecessary travel Read more
Superintendent Dr. Andy Hill reported on Friday around 8:30 a.m., due to a major heating system leak, there is no heat in the building, and school is canceled today (Friday, Jan. 23) at Wadsworth Intermediate School. Wadsworth Intermediate School is a new building that opened this school year, making this Read more
The Grizzly Invitational Tournament hits a major milestone this weekend, and for Wadsworth High School, the 40th edition feels a little extra special. Eighteen teams from Ohio and beyond will pack the mats Saturday as one of the state’s premier wrestling events returns to Wadsworth. The field is stacked, featuring Read more
A sprawling winter storm with the potential to be both disruptive and dangerous is set to unfold from the South into the Eastern U.S. this weekend. While Ohio may not see the worst of it, its role in the setup is critical. The Weather Channel has named the system Winter Read more
The Wadsworth High School girls basketball team is officially sitting at the top of the rankings. According to the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s newly released MaxPreps Ratings Percentage Index, Wadsworth is ranked number one in the Div. I Northeast District for the 2025–26 season. The RPI rankings, which are Read more
Sean Hutson, a Wadsworth attorney and Medina County native, has announced he is running for Ohio’s 66th House District, setting the stage for an open-seat race in 2026. The announcement comes after Sharon Ray, a fellow Wadsworth Republican, confirmed she will not seek a fourth term. Ray has already endorsed Read more
