Wadsworth Fire Chief Carl Rommel has resigned from his position as Chief of the Fire Department. Rommel worked for the Wadsworth Fire and EMS Department for 22 years, the last five as chief. In his resignation letter, Rommel cited a desire to begin the next chapter of his life. Assistant Read more
The 2017 Wadsworth Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign surpassed its $60,000 goal. Lieutenant Mark Baggs says the campaign brought in $66,800. Plus. Lieutenant Baggs says they hope to raise another $10,000 through private sources. A big push in the last few days before Christmas helped to put the Red Kettle Read more
Wadsworth Police are asking for your help in finding a person of interest who they believe is involved in a number of thefts from area financial institutions. A female subject was seen on video at two of four locations were the thefts occurred. Police believe the female subject may have Read more
The season came to an end for the Grizzlies Friday night as Olmsted Falls edged by Wadsworth 21-20 in the Region 2, Division 6 playoffs played at Brunswick High School. A two-yard touchdown run by Luke Lombardo of Olmsted Falls with 3:28 to go in the fourth quarter tied the Read more
Another big night for the Grizzlies Offense. Wadsworth scored 9 straight touchdowns as they defeated Sylvania Northview 61-42 in the Division 2, Region 6 state football playoffs at Art Wright Stadium. The Grizzlies are now 11-0 on the season. Sylvania Northview ends the season at 8-2. The passing combination of Read more
The Wadsworth Grizzlies are undisputed champions of the Suburban League and finish the regular season at 10-0 following a 49-35 victory over Hudson at Hudson Memorial Stadium Friday night. The Grizzlies finish the Suburban League schedule with a mark of 7-0. Wadsworth will find out on Sunday who they will Read more
This week’s Ohio Associated Press Division 2 High School Football Poll and the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s computer rankings have been released. Wadsworth is second in the statewide AP Poll and in Region 2 Division 6, the Grizzlies remain second. Wadsworth moved up one spot in the AP Poll Read more
The Wadsworth Branch of the Salvation Army has announced that they will once again be serving families in need in Wadsworth and Sharon Township during the upcoming holiday season. Sign-ups for the Christmas Food Basket and Toy Program will take place on October 16, 20, 23 and 25 between 9:30 Read more
After almost a year and a half of work, SUMMA & CATS have entered into a lease agreement for the opening of a 16 bed in-patient addiction treatment center to be located in the old physical therapy area of the Wadsworth Rittman Hospital facility. A formal announcement was made Friday Read more
Three members of the Wadsworth Fire Department/EMS Unit recently received an award from Akron General Medical Center for saving the life of an accident victim. Back in July, Wadsworth EMS responded to a motorcycle accident on I-76 east of Medina Line Road in the city of Norton’s jurisdiction. In transporting Read more
