School has been canceled for a second day in Norton and Barberton due to a water main break. Officials say a 24-inch water main that feeds from Barberton’s water treatment plant ruptured the evening of April 19. This type of rupture could cause negative pressure which could lead to potential backflow occurrences. Kenmore Read more
Fisher-Price is recalling three cradle swing models due to a falling hazard. The models included in the recall are CHM84 Soothing Savanna Cradle ‘n Swing; CMR40 Sweet Surroundings Cradle ‘n Swing; and CMR43 Sweet Surroundings Butterfly Friends Cradle ‘n Swing. The product number is located on the seat under the Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now confirming the Zika virus in pregnant women can cause babies to have abnormally small heads (and therefore, brains). CDC Director Tom Frieden says it’s now clear that the Zika virus does cause the birth defect known as microcephaly. Up until now, Read more
Wadsworth residents will see and hear more about road construction projects in the city this week. Wadsworth Service Director Robert Patrick says that the Municipal Road Improvement program will get underway this week. 13 streets in Wadsworth will be fixed up this spring/summer through the program. The program is being Read more
Wadsworth firefighters and four neighboring departments were called to the scene of a house fire at 918 Longbrook Drive Tuesday afternoon. The Wadsworth Fire Department first received the call around 1:30 Tuesday afternoon after the homeowner reported that a motorcycle in the attached garage had caught fire. Wadsworth Assistant Fire Read more
For the first time in its history, a litter of three snow leopard cubs have been born at the Akron Zoo. This is the third litter born to the zoo’s female Snow Leopard Shanti, but her first set of triplets! The previous two litters, in 2012 and 2014, each consisted Read more
The Wadsworth High School girls basketball team continues to be recognized by some young fans in the community. 10-year-old Jake Carbaugh came up with the T-shirt saying (pictured here). He and his 7-year-old brother, Brody, are donating them to the team and coaching staff for winning the State Championship. Jake Read more
Coffee giant Starbucks has found a great way to dispose of its leftover foods: donate them to charity. The company is planning to give its unsold food to people in need saying instead of throwing out its unsold perishable food items, it will be to donated to food banks. The Read more
The FDA is ordering drug-makers to put the strongest warning about risks on all fast-acting opioid painkillers. On Tuesday, the agency announced that more than 200 drugs, including oxycodone and fentanyl, will need to carry a so-called “black box” warning which includes risks for abuse, addition, overdose, and death. The Read more
The Buckeye State is the 7th largest state in the U.S., in terms of population, as its home to 11.6 million residents. If you’d like to make thriving Ohio your home, BackgroundChecks.org detailed the 50 safest cities in Ohio. Wadsworth is one of only two Medina County cities that make the list. Read more
