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10/20/2026

Dear Guardians ⚾️
Thank you for an October to remember
💙🥹❤️

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

A new documentary is giving viewers a closer look at one of Akron's most iconic traditions: the All-American Soap Box Derby.

THE STORY: https://wadsworthcommunityradio.com/new-documentary-gives-behind-the-scenes-look-at-the-all-american-soap-box-derby/

10/19/2026

Rittman Police Chief Robert Shows remains on paid administrative leave as the city continues an investigation stemming from allegations involving his conduct.

THE STORY: https://wadsworthcommunityradio.com/rittman-police-chief-on-paid-leave-as-city-investigates-anonymous-complaint/

10/19/2026

Cleveland Clinic says it has become the first health system in Ohio to perform a highly specialized surgery for complex abdominal tumors that involves temporarily removing and then re-implanting a patient’s small intestine.

READ MORE: https://wadsworthcommunityradio.com/cleveland-clinic-first-in-ohio-to-perform-rare-abdominal-tumor-surgery/

10/19/2026

IN DEPTH: When a school district asks voters for more money, the questions tend to sound familiar. Why can’t the district cut spending? Where is the money going? And why are taxpayers being asked to contribute more?

But former Ohio state representative and school funding expert Stephen Dyer says the financial challenges many school districts aren’t simply a matter of local spending. He argues they're part of a much larger problem with how Ohio funds public education.

MORE DETAILS: https://wadsworthcommunityradio.com/is-nortons-school-funding-crisis-really-a-statewide-problem-education-expert-breaks-down-the-numbers/

10/19/2026

🎸 How about a night of classic rock right here in downtown Wadsworth?

We’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to see 97 Crosses: The Music of John Cougar Mellencamp this Saturday night at 7 p.m. at the Celestia Theater!

For a chance to win, tell us your favorite John Cougar Mellencamp song in a comment below! Winner will be chosen Tuesday morning!

10/19/2026

Wadsworth's boys soccer team rolled past Nordonia Saturday with a 7-nothing shutout. Diego Montoya led the Grizzlies with two goals and two assists, while Jordan Russell and LJ Barker each scored twice.

Wadsworth dominated offensively, outshooting Nordonia 19 to 7, improving its record to 9 wins, 4 losses and 4 ties.

⚽️ GO GRIZZLIES ⚽️

10/19/2026

Proposed increases to Wadsworth’s water, sewer, electric and stormwater rates could take effect January 1st. City Council is considering the changes, which would raise the average residential customer’s water, sewer and electric bill by about $21 a month. The proposal still needs three readings before a final vote.

10/18/2026

Well, well, well Brownies!! 👏🏼👏🏼

The Browns defeated the Ravens, 13-10, with another fourth quarter comeback and game-winning drive. The Browns jump to 4-2 on the season and are in first place in the AFC North.

Next week the Browns play the Titans.