The ribbon has been cut and Downtown Wadsworth’s Pocket Park is officially open! Park users can enjoy coffee tables, umbrellas, chairs, colorful rockers, and swings. Fire pits are available daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and can be turned on using the timers located on either side of each Read more
Marian’s Closet is gearing up for its biggest and only annual fundraiser—a community golf outing set for Friday, August 1 at Chippewa Golf Course. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a 9 a.m. shotgun start in a fun scramble format. Teams can receive a $25 discount by registering in Read more
The FDA is moving to eliminate all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from U.S. foods — as part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. The agency will phase out eight dyes: Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B, Green No. 3, Yellow No. 6, Blue Read more
Wadsworth Community Radio is gearing up for our upcoming Summer Fun Contest, an annual event and fundraiser. As a non-profit, this contest is crucial for supporting our station and helping us continue to provide local programming and community content. It’s a fun way to bring everyone together while giving back Read more
Spring brings new beginnings, and for Norton mom of three, Jackie Koncz, that means celebrating one month with her new heart! Jackie continues to grow stronger, and her medical team remains optimistic about her progress. After being discharged on March 17, Jackie has settled into her temporary home in Nashville, Read more
The Ohio Department of Health will hos a news conference on March 18 to discuss the national measles outbreak and the importance of parents making sure their children are up-to-date on the MMR vaccine. Below is a news release from Akron Children’s Hospital on the measles outbreak. Many parents think Read more
With the weather taking a gorgeous turn this week, Wadsworth is making some great strides in many plans around town. But first… The city of Wadsworth is working to get the potholes repaired at the entrance to Williams Reserve Blvd. “Because it is a private drive, we don’t have the Read more
We have gotten several inquiries asking how Jackie Koncz is doing after her recent heart transplant so we thought we would share periodic updates on her progress! For those who may not know, Jackie is a mom of three who lives in Norton. In November 2023, she felt chest and Read more
Andy Rooney once said, “Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you are climbing it.” I’m willing to bet Wadsworth resident Tammy Craig agrees. Tammy walked more miles than the Scottish duo The Proclaimers sang about in their 1988 hit. Read more
Around 7 p.m. on Feb. 20, a Norton mom of three got a call that would change her life. Jackie (Arvay) Koncz, who was on a heart transplant list from a hospital mishap in 2023, got the phone call she’d been hoping and praying for: the “perfect heart” was ready Read more
