Van Auken Field continues to move forward, step by step. Students at Central Intermediate School recently held a Penny War to help raise funds for the track and exercise station to be located in the vacant field across from the school. “The competition got heated as kids do at that age. Read more…
Downtown Wadsworth is now a Main Street community! Wadsworth has been offered membership into the Heritage Ohio Main Street Program. The Main Street approach is “the foundation for local initiatives to revitalize their community by leveraging local assets—from cultural or architectural heritage to local enterprises and community pride.” Main Street Read more…
While you were sleeping Sunday night, Ohio Department of Transportation crews were busy along the Kenmore Leg. Interstate 76/the Kenmore Leg westbound between I-77 and I-277 is closed through early June for pavement repairs and resurfacing. ODOT has shutdown the following ramps through early June for the project: – The ramp from I-77 southbound Read more…
Chris Horne is fairly new to the northeast Ohio area but he’s already making an imprint. A Georgian most of his life, his wife’s job at The University of Akron brought them to the Rubber City in 2013. “We noticed the attractions, great parks, shops and restaurants, but most importantly, the people Read more…
It’s finally here! The 23rd annual Medina County Family-A-Fair is Saturday, April 25. There is truly something for everyone at this exciting event held at the Medina County Fairgrounds. Balloon artists, face painters, music, Our Zoo To You traveling exotic animal show, puppeteers, Josh the Juggler, Jacob Gray the magician, Wadsworth Read more…
One woman’s tradition of giving northeast Ohio-made gifts to family and friends around the holidays has turned into one fun adventure. Deby Lexow, 65, of Bainbridge Township, is now introducing people around the world to the incredible artisan products – old and new alike – that northeast Ohio has to Read more…
A learning community where students focus on advanced career technical training and academic excellence for life-long success. That’s the goal at the Medina County Career Center. MCCC offers career development programs, accredited post-secondary education and leads to gainful employment., including a variety of certification classes: medical assisting, dental assisting and HVAC. “Not Read more…
Sonnets in Wadsworth is one of 75 venues participating in National Open Mic Night. The performances kick off at 6:30 p.m. at the downtown hot spot. National Open Mic Night is a week-long coast-to-coast celebration of music presented by Shure. It gives music lovers an opportunity to support their local music scene and experience Shure Read more…
Canine influenza has sickened 1,300 dogs in the Midwest, including western Ohio. Dr. Dane Arends, with Wadsworth Veterinarian Hospital, says his practice hasn’t seen any cases yet, but his office is prepared should dogs and cats in our area come down with the flu. Signs of mild canine influenza include loss of appetite, sneezing, or Read more…
It’s here! The green and yellow metal and stainless steel sculpture from Akron Children’s Hospital is now gracing downtown Wadsworth. Crews installed the sculpture late Monday morning. The green-headed cone-flower is being displayed as a tribute to the Hospital’s 125th anniversary celebration. The sculpture is located where High and Main Read more…
