Spring might have gotten off to a slow start this year, but that hasn’t dampened the effects of pollen. In fact, Dr. Clifford Bassett, founder and medical director at Allergy and Asthma Care of New York told weather.com he predicted “a very robust pollen explosion” this spring — and he Read more
The Northeast Ohio area remains one of the worst in the country for air pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report released earlier this week. The Cleveland-Akron-Canton region ranked 10th worst out of 220 metropolitan areas nationwide for year-round particle air pollution, despite recording its Read more
Most people know that allergy triggers change with the seasons — pollen in the spring and fall, allergy-producing plants such as poison ivy all summer and mold in the winter. But in some rare cases, it’s not weather-driven allergens, such as ragweed causing trouble, but rather the weather patterns and Read more
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
