UPDATE on 2/21/25: Jackie got the call around 7 p.m. on Feb. 20 that the “perfect heart” was ready for her at Vanderbilt and she needed to get to the hospital by 1 a.m. Jackie and her mom, Nancy, got on a private flight, while the husbands drove down to Read more
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new medication for acute pain that fills a gap in pain management. It’s stronger than over-the-counter medicines, like Advil, but not as strong as an opioid, like OxyContin. Unlike opioids, which are highly addictive, suzetrigine (brand name Journavx) is “no Read more
Heritage Ohio and Main Street America proudly recognizes Main Street Wadsworth as a Nationally Certified Main Street Community for 2024. A member of the Ohio Main Street Program since 2016, Wadsworth has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to downtown revitalization and community development. During a wide-ranging on-site evaluation, the board of Read more
Forecasters are calling for a wintry mix of rain and freezing rain across Ohio on Wednesday afternoon and into Thursday. “AAA reminds drivers not to get complacent but remain diligent as more winter driving is on the horizon. Prepare now for the winter weather that is expected tomorrow.” said Kara Read more
State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) was recently recognized by the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) as the Public Official of the Year. Ray championed more than $4.5 million in the state’s capital budget for fiscal years 2024-25 for park and recreation projects in Medina County. “Our parks are a Read more
Domestic air travel will change for U.S. residents on May 7, 2025 when federal enforcement of REAL ID begins. Travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or another form of federally-acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight. Read more
Wadsworth alum and Notre Dame tight end Mitchell Evans made a big announcement earlier this week. Evans is foregoing his 5th year of eligibility in college and has declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft. He made the announcement on his Instagram page while thanking his coaches and teammates, the Read more
In preparation for the opening of Wadsworth’s new Central Intermediate School in August 2025, the Wadsworth School Board requested a proposal to sell the current Central Intermediate School building in November 2024 — and quickly. Two months and three bids later came the right purchase offer from One Central Commons, Read more
The contractor working on Phase III of the Memorial Park north improvement project is set to resume work this week (Jan. 29, 2025). This phase includes the reconstruction of the entrance drive off of Grandview Ave., reconfiguration of the northern portion of the city’s “stadium lot”, adjacent to the new Read more
The Akron Zoo is bringing dinosaurs to the zoo for summer 2025. DinoTrek will run May 10 through Sept. 14 and feature life-size animatronic dinosaurs. There will be 20 dinosaurs, comprised of 15 different species, including a 60-foot-long Apatosaurus, 43-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex, 33-foot-long Acrocanthosaurus and more. The majority of the Read more
