Wadsworth News

Rebuilding Together Greater Cuyahoga Valley, an affiliate of Rebuilding Together Inc., will bring the community together to help those in need April 26. According to Rebuilding Together officials, during this 19th annual Rebuilding Day, more than 250 volunteers will join Rebuilding Together to make home repairs and modifications to nine homes in ... (more)

Kathalene Jackson, 68, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Kathalene was born June 17, 1945, in Hazlehurst, Georgia, to the late Ira Thomas and Edith Nelson.

Lola, Cheech & Mooey's will hold a $5 nail trim clinic April 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at 133 N. Vine St. Proceeds will benefit Ohio Greyhound Gathering and Adoption.

The American Red Cross has announced that effective July 11, Medina County Chapter Executive Beth Kilchenman will retire from the Red Cross with 27 years of service.

On April 26, over 1,500 YMCA locations across the country will take part in Healthy Kids Day, holding free community events that are open to all children and families and filled with active play and educational opportunities.

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Brunswick, Medina and Wadsworth sanitation officials want in on the proposal to have government take over operation of the Medina County Recycling Center.

Summa Health System is eliminating premium pay for about 230 nurses who work weekend shifts at Akron City, St. Thomas, Barberton and Wadsworth-Rittman hospitals.

Medina County law enforcement agencies have created a task force to combat the transportation of drugs and stolen goods through the county.

Former state legislator and Summit County council member Pete Crossland wants to take on congressman Jim Renacci in November, but first must win a primary against James Donenwirth Pete Crossland of Copley Township and James Donenwirth of Cleveland both say Wadsworth GOP congressman Jim Renacci's conservative views are out-of-step with the ... (more)

Camps featuring theme weeks, field trips, exploration and outdoor adventure are available for ages 6-12 all summer at most YMCA locations in the area.

The kickoff event, with the goal to get more people walking, will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, 155 Fifth St. NE in Barberton.

The Cleveland POPS Orchestra with conductor Carl Topilow and Cleveland-based NASA Glenn Research Center are collaborating in a music and video celebration of the remarkable spirit of exploration and discovery of the men and women of NASA.

The city of Wadsworth is annexing 280 acres of township land after the owners asked for help in luring businesses to the area.

The Wadsworth Salvation Army is hosting Boot Camp for New Dads from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12. This nationally-recognized program is supported by the Wadsworth Family Enrichment Center, as well as the Medina County Health Department.

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Area residents get their running in on treadmills in the fitness center at the Wadsworth YMCA on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in Wadsworth, Ohio.