With the World Health Organization declaring the mosquito-borne Zika virus a “public health emergency,” we asked an expert about concerns Ohioans should have. The declaration simply means mutual aid, or help from the federal government. The Zika virus isn’t new but what is — is how it’s impacting pregnant women, Read more
The Wadsworth Police Department is asking for the public’s help in dealing with a recent increase in the number of burglaries and break-ins in the city. While these crimes are being aggressively investigated by Wadsworth Police, authorities are asking for your help in helping them safeguard the city and your Read more
It was a busy Friday for Congressman Jim Renacci in his hometown. After appearing live in studio here at Wadsworth Community Radio, Congressman Renacci spent the rest of his morning speaking to and talking with students at Wadsworth High School. Students in Government classes at Wadsworth High School got to Read more
There’s much more to the Super Bowl than the rivalries, food and beer, or the fact it’s the most watched television show of the year. The Super Bowl is “the single largest human trafficking incident in the U.S.,” explains Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. Experts say huge sporting events like Read more
Work continues along Simcox Avenue in Wadsworth to replace a water line between West Street and High Street except for the stretch of water line that goes over Orchard Creek. The water line is in the north lane of Simcox. Crews have removed about 4-feet of the roadway so the Read more
Three key Medina County agencies have formed a coalition to help spread awareness about child, domestic and animal abuse. The Medina County SPCA, Children’s Center of Medina County and Battered Women’s Shelter of Summit and Medina Counties are declaring February Abuse Prevention Month. Multiple communities have already jumped on board issuing proclamations to Read more
Monday was a big day in the fight against heroin addiction in the state of Ohio, as CVS announced it will be offering the overdose-reversing drug, naloxone, to the public. The CDC reports that heroin use in people 12 years and older has nearly doubled from what it used to be in the early 2000s. In Ohio, just Read more
The cold winter months can leave people moody and depressed, but believe it or not there are some simple, scientifically backed, things you can do to help cure your case of the winter blues. Talk Them Away – A recent study has shown that “talk therapy” can actually beat depression caused Read more
Since last April, the Wadsworth Schools Delay Start Time Committee has been meeting to discuss pushing back school start times by 30 minutes, which would also push back the end of the school day by 30 minutes. Newly-elected school board president, Julie Batey, heads the committee and says they are Read more
Macy’s plans to close 36 stores, including one in northeast Ohio, and lay off about 4,350 employees nationwide in an effort to cut costs by about $400 million, the company announced on Wednesday. Final clearance sales at the Macy’s inside Chapel Hill Mall will begin Monday, Jan. 11 for 8-12 Read more
