BY HAILEY SMITH The Wadsworth City School District is working hard to help the community during this pandemic. Supplies have been donated to many Summa hospitals with the help of high school principal Steve Moore and Wadsworth students and staff members.  Nurses, doctors and any other front line workers have been risking their health to treat patients in need. In order for them to be as safe as possible while working, they need specific supplies to do so. If the PPE (personal protective equipment) is not used correctly, it could be a serious risk. The hospital staff is continuously working … Continue reading Wadsworth Schools donates needed supplies to local organizations

BY KAYLA ROSS Ohio has been under lockdown for two months now, forcing businesses all over the state to close normal operations temporarily. Although the Coronavirus has caused the cancellation of many events, Wadsworth’s First Friday continued on May 2. … Continue reading Downtown poster project brings support to community and local businesses

BY JULIA BLAKE AND BRIAN COOTE “If there was ever a lab that allowed students to be creative and do physics at home, this was it,” said Mr. Austin, the Honors Physics teacher.  With school being moved to online many … Continue reading Students demonstrate physics lessons with Rube Goldberg machines [Video]

VIDEO BY MICAH BECK On May 8, 2020, the day that would’ve been the last day for seniors at Wadsworth High School, a drive-by car parade was held to honor the graduating class. Seniors and their families drove throughout Wadsworth … Continue reading Seniors celebrate last day of school with car parade [Video]

BY LOGAN EGLESTON Each year, the Wadsworth High School Student Council holds an election to vote in its new members to its executive board, and the results are in for this year’s election. The positions include student body president, sophomore/junior … Continue reading Student Council rolls out new executive board for 2020-2021 school year

BY NATALIE MAHER After a few tumultuous weeks debating on when or if they could reopen, Ann’s Pastry in downtown Wadsworth has reopened to the public. Due to Covid-19, Ann’s Pastry Shop announced temporary closure on March 22, with the … Continue reading Ann’s Pastry reopens after questions of permanent closure

BY ASHLEY ALLWOOD During the COVID-19 pandemic, grocery stores have been selling out of products at an alarming rate. There have been times when shelves are absolutely empty, ravaged by panic-stricken buyers. Not only has toilet paper and cleaning supplies … Continue reading Board games and puzzles sell out during COVID-19 shutdown

BY KADE MIROS Ever since the world shut down due to COVID-19, many lives have been affected. Lots of people have become unemployed or their hours have been cut at work and are receiving less pay than usual.  Now that … Continue reading Wadsworth residents come together to supply food for those in need

BY CHLOE PORTER “Listen to the governor and please don’t go out,” said Jane. An essential worker for a Wadsworth retailer contracted the coronavirus after putting in hours to supply people with necessary goods. She would like to remain anonymous … Continue reading Wadsworth resident fights COVID-19

BY ARIANNA KASER Schools around the nation have gone into online learning, but some students are unable to acquire the means necessary to engage in schooling. Students are missing the technology and the internet that is needed to continue their … Continue reading Lower socioeconomic districts tackle online learning