A ‘green-headed cone flower’ is heading to Downtown Wadsworth. What? A ‘green-headed cone flower’ in Downtown Wadsworth. It’s part of the 125th anniversary celebration of the founding of Akron Children’s Hospital. In all there will be 25 metal sculptures spread throughout the Summit, Stark and Medina County area to salute Read more…
If you’re among the tax filing procrastinators, you may find these last minute tax filing tips helpful. Tom Stephens with Liberty Tax Service says if you aren’t going to be able to file on time, make sure to request an extension. He also reminded folks who will be receiving money back Read more…
It was prom night Saturday at the SOPREMA Senior Center. Some 150 couples – the largest crowd ever – attended the dinner and dance to the theme “Over the Rainbow” at Wadsworth High School. The magical and memorable evening included door prizes and crowning a king and queen. The high Read more…
Spring is finally here and that means it’s time to get in the garden. The OSU Master Gardener Volunteers Annual Spring Seminar will soon kick off for kids ages 6-12. This year’s theme will be container projects: a pizza box and either a dinosaur or fairy box. Parents can bring Read more…
The University of Mount Union held a workshop for alumni called “Education on the Run” in Millersburg earlier this week. Mount Union has held the workshop for the past seven years at Inn at Honey Ridge. The three-day event offered invited alumni a an overnight stay in Amish country. The alumni Read more…
This week, students from Central Intermediate School partnered donated thousands of donated books to The Book Shelf for the benefit of Project Learn of Medina County, a non-profit organization. Project Learn helps support efforts to increase literacy throughout the county for adults by providing one-on-one tutoring and materials for those who need help Read more…
Over 30 business leaders, city council members and land owners in Downtown Wadsworth attended a meeting at the Public Library Thursday morning to learn what it would take for the city to be classified as a “Main Street” community. The seven staff members from Heritage Ohio who came to the Read more…
Ward 2 residents heard from Wadsworth City Officials about the Route 94/High Street widening and repaving project. About 20 people attended the meeting where residents wanted to know how the project would impact pedestrian access and crosswalks. Some residents also wanted to know if the bridge would be closed during the Read more…
It was a busy night of meetings in Wadsworth. Concerned residents packed city hall during an hour long question and answer session about the dog park in the works at Valley View Park. Residents asked about lighting, fencing and parking. Dr. Dane Arends, a local veterinarian and dog park committee Read more…
Officials from the Heritage Ohio Foundation will be touring downtown Wadsworth Thursday to determine if the city should be recognized as a Main Street community. If it’s chosen to become one, the door would be open for Wadsworth to get the funding it needs to preserve and revitalize the downtown Read more…
