PARCC testing in schools has been nixed across Ohio. The decision was made Tuesday night in Columbus by the Ohio Department of Education. The PARCC test measured english, language arts and math. It was created to assess whether students learned their common core standards. Wadsworth Superintendent Dr. Andy Hill said Read more
State rules are now in effect in Ohio (effective July 1) that limit when and with whom young drivers can hit the road. Probationary-license holders in Ohio younger than 18 are not allowed to drive in vehicles with more than one person who is not a family member. They also will be Read more
The Fourth of July is one of America’s favorite holidays. Families and friends gather to celebrate our country with food, parades, parties, picnics and fireworks. For many, the celebration also includes alcohol. That’s why the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be out in full force cracking down on impaired drivers Read more
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Ohio State Highway Patrol will begin using the state’s digital message boards to raise awareness. The boards will rotate between the year-to-date number of traffic deaths and traffic safety messages. Ohio has recorded 76 more traffic deaths this year (434, up 16% from Read more
State Route 94, between the Wayne County line and Greenhaven Lane in Wadsworth Township, is closed because of an embankment slide. Recent heavy rains have washed away the eastern portion of the road. ODOT crews are working to make the necessary repairs to stabilize the road. No time estimate has Read more
“Leaving Wadsworth is like leaving home,” Major Tom Grace, who alongside his wife, Major Debbie Grace, have led the Wadsworth branch of the Salvation Army for the past 15 years. Effective July 1, the Graces have been assigned to take over the Canton branch of the Salvation Army. In one of Read more
Mike Cramer grew up in Wadsworth, was just starting his own business and had recently married the love of his life, Mandii, whom he met online, when his life took a drastic turn. At just 39 years old, Mike suffered a stroke during a medical procedure on Nov. 23, 2011. He ended up Read more
Experts say you can eat your way to better sleep, with less snoring and nightmares. Curious? We were too. Check out what nutritionists and sleep specialists say will help you. To fall asleep: Try some cherries for a bedtime snack because they’re full of melatonin and it helps induce sleep, according Read more
The Akron Zoo encourages guests to “monkey around” in their new playground. Nature’s Play is now open! The play space, which mirrors how primates play, features natural tree stump stepping stones, a rope walk to increase balance and hand-eye coordination, a rope climb to increase strength, a rope web to Read more
Construction on Wadsworth’s dog park inside Valley View Park began Monday! The committee, along with volunteers, spent much of the day stretching out chain link fence and measuring. Next week, benches will be installed and the rest of the fencing should go up. Roni Leatherman, who heads the dog park committee, Read more
