Billboards now in place around Akron are part of a campaign to remind people that the risk of a loved one, including youth, dying by suicide increases if the household has easy access to medications, alcohol and firearms. The “Store It Safe” public awareness campaign is a partnership between Akron Read more
This week marks the start of the 100 Deadliest Days for teen drivers. This is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when the number of fatal crashes involving teen drivers historically rises. New national crash data reveals the main reasons behind these deadly summer teen crashes include speeding, Read more
The severe storms that rolled through overnight caused extensive damage and widespread power outages in many Ohio communities. As residents work to pick up the pieces, insurance companies are busy responding to calls and helping policyholders cover their losses. “Our hearts go out to all of the home and business Read more
At its May 20, 2019 meeting, the Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) announced the name of this year’s recipient of the MCBDD Donor Scholarship. The scholarship, which is awarded by the Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities Donated Funds Committee, was founded to support young persons who are Read more
The Wadsworth School District is making some big technology changes for students who will be attending classes in the district in the 2019-2020 school year. The district’s plan is to to have iPads in each classroom for students in Preschool through first grade. Second through sixth grade students will have Read more
Wadsworth is looking at plans to makeover the gateways that lead into the city, especially along Interstate 76 at Routes 261, 94 and 57. At the present time, the areas near the entrance and exit ramps are mowed just a few times a year. The city would like to look Read more
This is Clean-Up week in the city of Wadsworth. From Monday April 29th through Friday May 3rd, the Wadsworth Sanitation Department will pick-up any additional bags of trash, household items, clothing, books, lawn furniture, BBQ grills, bicycles or loose brush that you put on your tree lawn. Crews will not Read more
Akron Children’s Hospital is offering a free lunch-and-learn program from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 for parents and other caregivers on the topic of child abuse. The program will held in the auditorium (street level) of the hospital’s Considine Professional Building, 215 W. Bowery St. Lunch is Read more
The city of Wadsworth will be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday April 27th. The Wadsworth Police Department has been designated as a drive-thru, drop-off location by the DEA. If you want to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs, you can drive to the back of Wadsworth Read more
Akron Children’s Hospital is offering a free lunch-and-learn program from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 for parents and other caregivers on the topic of child abuse. The program will held in the auditorium (street level) of the hospital’s Considine Professional Building, 215 W. Bowery St. Lunch is Read more
