The start date of the State Route 94 widening project in Wadsworth is being delayed. Work was supposed to begin in mid-July, but now it’s unknown when it will start. The Ohio Department of Transportation rejected two bids from contractors. ODOT was expecting bids for the massive widening project to be in the area Read more
Flooding across northeast Ohio has caused serious damage to many homes, including some in Wadsworth Township. Residents who live in the Golden Ridge neighborhood are trying to deal with flooded basements, soaked yards and more. At least one family in the development has been forced to leave their home after water Read more
Drivers are paying a little more at the pump, but soon there may be some relief. The Lundberg survey shows the average price of unleaded gas rose by three cents over the past two weeks. While drivers are shelling out an average of $2.87, the price is still nearly $1 Read more
Owen Kovalik, 12, is one cool – not to mention – intelligent and fun kid, who describes himself as a morning person. The Medina Christian Academy student fell in love with spelling since the 1st grade. His dedication paid off in a big way when he competed in the 88th Read more
The Wadsworth Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding those individuals involved in a so-called “swatting” incident in the city late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. If you don’t know what “swatting” is, it’s a false notification of a crime that requires the response of a Read more
A portion of Route 224 in Akron into Barberton will officially be renamed after fallen Akron officer Justin Winebrenner. Family and friends of the Wadsworth native will join politicians to dedicate the stretch of highway in Winebrenner’s memory. The road-naming ceremony begins at 6 p.m. Thursday at Akron City Council. Winebrenner Read more
An immaculate 1928 Ford Tri-Motor will be touring the country offering you an opportunity to experience flight aboard the world’s first mass-produced airliner. The Ford Tri-Motor Tour, hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and local EAA Chapter 846, will be offering flights June 4-7, 2015 at the Wayne County Airport. Read more
Time and time again new moms are bombarded with reasons why they really should be breastfeeding their babies, and now there’s another reason to add to the list. Seems a new study out of the University of Haifa in Israel found that breastfeeding a baby for six months or more can lower Read more
The 30th annual Kids Are #1 Run and Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, June 6. Day-of registration and packet pick-up begin at 8 a.m.. The 5K goes through the historic Glendale Cemetery and begins at 9 a.m. The one-mile fun run is at 10 a.m. and the Paws Read more
A team from Heritage Ohio spent all of Thursday touring downtown Wadsworth, looking at its highlights and things that need improved upon. Jeff Siegler, Director of Revitalization for the organization, stopped by our studio Friday morning to detail the team’s findings. “The community is engaged, the city is on board, the Read more
