With philanthropic support, Akron Children’s Hospital has created a new program to join other efforts in the community addressing the devastating toll of substance abuse disorders. “With the second highest rate of overdose deaths in the country, Ohio is at the epicenter of the nation’s opioid epidemic,” said Akron Children’s Read more
The 17-year-old Wadsworth teen, who is facing trial as an adult in connection with the death of 98-year-old Margaret Douglas, pleaded not guilty to all nine charges filed against him at his arraignment on June 5 before Medina County Judge Joyce Kimbler. Gavon Ramsay, 17, was represented in the court Read more
The Wadsworth School District has been notified by the Medina County Health Department that there has been a confirmed case of Pertussis at Wadsworth High School. This is the third case of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) that has been confirmed by the Health Department within the Wadsworth School District during the Read more
The Wadsworth School Board has a lot to think about concerning the future of Central Intermediate School. Officials of the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission have told the Wadsworth School District that they are swamped with funding requests for financial help to construct new school buildings. OFCC officials have told the Read more
The Wadsworth Police Department has begun its “Click It or Ticket” campaign for the Memorial Day holiday. The campaign runs through June 3rd. Officers will be increasing traffic enforcement for the next couple of weeks, especially in ther area of seat belt violations. Wadsworth Police want to remind everyone to Read more
A 17-year-old Wadsworth boy will be tried as an adult for the murder of his 98-year-old neighbor Margaret Douglas last month. In Medina County Juvenile Court yesterday, Gavon Ramsay waived his right to a probable cause hearing, never looking up once from his seat. The juvenile court judge bound Ramsay Read more
When the days are long, nothing is more relaxing and enjoyable than spending a night with your loved ones and watching a movie. But why stay cooped up inside? Drive-in theaters are one of the last vestiges of American nostalgia, and a truly unique way to enjoy your favorite films. Read more
It’s almost done. The road construction projects at Interstate 76 and State Route 94 and on High Street are reaching their completion date of June 30th. Wadsworth Service Director Robert Patrick says in the past coulple of months there have been some concrete alterations and asphalt changes. “You will see Read more
Something unique and different. A new clock has been unveiled and dedicated in Downtown Wadsworth. Main Street Wadsworth has handed over The red and black English-inspired Verdin clock is so much more than just a time piece. It has four backlit faces and offers other unique features. The chimes can Read more
The College Street area over Holmesbrook Creek has seen a lot of work over the past week, with crews stabilizing the area to prevent further damage caused by the recent storm. Crews are now focusing on re-opening the roadway, which will likely happen next week. But only one lane will Read more
