Superintendent Dr. Andy Hill reported on Friday around 8:30 a.m., due to a major heating system leak, there is no heat in the building, and school is canceled today (Friday, Jan. 23) at Wadsworth Intermediate School. Wadsworth Intermediate School is a new building that opened this school year, making this Read more
The Grizzly Invitational Tournament hits a major milestone this weekend, and for Wadsworth High School, the 40th edition feels a little extra special. Eighteen teams from Ohio and beyond will pack the mats Saturday as one of the state’s premier wrestling events returns to Wadsworth. The field is stacked, featuring Read more
A sprawling winter storm with the potential to be both disruptive and dangerous is set to unfold from the South into the Eastern U.S. this weekend. While Ohio may not see the worst of it, its role in the setup is critical. The Weather Channel has named the system Winter Read more
The Wadsworth High School girls basketball team is officially sitting at the top of the rankings. According to the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s newly released MaxPreps Ratings Percentage Index, Wadsworth is ranked number one in the Div. I Northeast District for the 2025–26 season. The RPI rankings, which are Read more
Sean Hutson, a Wadsworth attorney and Medina County native, has announced he is running for Ohio’s 66th House District, setting the stage for an open-seat race in 2026. The announcement comes after Sharon Ray, a fellow Wadsworth Republican, confirmed she will not seek a fourth term. Ray has already endorsed Read more
More than a week after their corgi, Bradley, went missing, a Wadsworth family says new details have only deepened the mystery, and strengthened their belief that he may have been taken. Bradley disappeared the evening of Dec. 30 after being let outside briefly. That same night, his family followed his Read more
America’s first coast-to-coast, non-motorized trail is about to get a nationwide spotlight. The American Discovery Trail, a 6,800-mile route stretching from California to Delaware, will be the focus of a major relay in 2026 as part of the country’s America 250 celebration. Created in 1990, the trail has been traveled Read more
January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to spotlight the ongoing need for blood donations across the country. According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. Dr. Thomas Waters, an emergency medicine physician with Cleveland Clinic, says donated blood is critical Read more
Between school, sports, homework, and extracurriculars, kids today are busier than ever. That packed schedule can sometimes lead to stress. Experts at Cleveland Clinic Children’s say stress isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but learning how to manage it early is key. “Stress is going to be part of life,” said Read more
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about two scams resurfacing in the area that involve scammers impersonating law enforcement. According to the sheriff’s office, scammers are calling residents about supposed legal matters and demanding money, while using the real names of sheriff’s office employees, and in some cases, Read more
