Christian Sheers, a 2012 Wadsworth High School graduate, has been named the 2015 USO Soldier of the Year. Specialist Sheers is a medic for Beast Troop, 1st Squadron, 33rd Calvary Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), out of Fort Campbell, Ky. “I always knew I wanted to help people and had wanted to Read more
When celebrating Halloween this weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol wants to remind motorists that designating a sober driver if you plan on drinking is one of the best ways to ensure you get home safe. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 43 percent of all motor vehicle Read more
Before trick or treat begins on Halloween night (Oct. 31) throughout the neighborhoods, The Key Church in Wadsworth is asking you to dress your little ones in their Halloween best for their exciting trunk-or-treat event in the afternoon. The event will have indoor and outdoor treat areas. “Kids get to come Read more
Valley Café in downtown Wadsworth will soon be offering guests a casual fine dining experience several nights a week. The restaurant has applied for a beer and wine license so they can pair a specialty menu with craft brews and wines. “We’ll close at 3 p.m. and still do what we Read more
‘Tis the season for spooktacular fun! There are several haunted houses/tours/corn mazes, and Halloween themed events, going on all weekend long. And that’s not all. Support for Tina’s Travels by Three Roses Gift Boutique (the pink store) on the square in downtown Wadsworth. Light Up The Living Dead – Zombies + Paint Ball Read more
On Thursday Morning, the Ohio Department of Transportation showed off its fleet of snow plows and brine trucks that will keep Medina County Roads clear this winter. The trucks are based at the Medina County ODOT garage, located on State Route 18, near Interstate 71. “There are 43 employees that Read more
This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week. A new State Farm Insurance survey talked to drivers, ages 16-19, and found that while 90% say they know texting can distract them behind the wheel, 44% still do it. As for what things might stop them from looking at their phones behind the wheel, 51% Read more
National School Bus Safety week is upon us (Oct. 19 – Oct. 23). This year’s theme, “Be smart. Be seen. I wait in a safe place!” reminds us that children aren’t just at risk when boarding or exiting a bus; they must also stand in a safe, visible space when Read more
There’s a lot of things for us to fear in the world we live in but it seems politicians may be the thing scaring all of us the most. In case you missed it, a new survey of over 1,500 adults conducted by Chapman University found that out of 88 different Read more
During October, Car Care Month, AAA encourages motorists to prepare their vehicles for the cold and snowy months ahead. Yet, confusion around maintenance schedules often leads many to neglect important tasks, and leaves drivers stuck out in the cold. Last winter (December through March) AAA Ohio Auto Club responded to Read more
