News Flash

The Paycheck Protection Program Resumed Accepting Applications

7/6/2020

The Paycheck Protection Program resumed accepting applications on July 6, 2020, at 9:00 AM EDT in response to the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act. The new deadline to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan is August 8, 2020.&nb...

2020 Balloons Over Wadsworth Festival Cancellation

2020 Balloons Over Wadsworth Festival Cancellation:

Due to COVID-19 and the State’s Orders regarding large gatherings, the 2020 Balloons Over Wadsworth event has been cancelled. The challenges presented by COVID-19 have required difficult decisio...

Park Openings / Closures

6/10/2020

Park Openings / Closures:It is our goal to make all of our parks as safe and enjoyable for you to use. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Orders and group gatherings mandated closures of certain facilities for use. As Orders are lifted, we h...

INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION CANCELLATION

INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION CANCELLATION:Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s fireworks and traditional downtown event will be cancelled. Please read the press release below for more information.We encourage everyone to stay info...

Stay Safe Ohio Order

May 1, 2020

The Director of Health signed another order called the Stay Safe Ohio order, replacing the previous Stay at Home order. This has provisions for the re-opening of businesses with social distancing requirements and runs through May 29th. It conti...

Administrative Order #03-2020

The Court has issued a new Administrative Order #03-2020 that states MASKS ARE REQUIRED before entering the court. See the Administrative Order for other specific changes.

Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Cancelled

The City of Wadsworth, together with the local American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign War Posts, announced the difficult decision to cancel the annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony at the Woodlawn Cemetery, due to COVID-19 concerns. Alternate Memo...

Additional Small Business Financial Assistance

April 24, 2020

Dear Business Owners,

We hope that you and your families remain healthy and safe. We are reaching out to provide you with some information on the new stimulus package that was approved by the House on Thursday, April 23.

Below is a quick summa...

State of Emergency Declaration

March 21, 2020

State of Emergency Declaration

To the Residents of Wadsworth:

We certainly have been experiencing a difficult time in our world. The measures that are being taken to help flatten the curve and reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus have been ...

A Letter from Mayor Laubaugh

March 30, 2020

Dear Residents:

This has certainly been a time like no other. Tomorrow begins a full week we have acted under Governor DeWine’s Stay At Home Order. This order has changed the way we live each day and many have been particularly affe...

City Hall and Public Building Partial Closures

City Hall and Public Building Partial Closures:

We have been taking the COVID-19 pandemic very seriously and listening to the recommendations and orders of the Medina County Health Commissioner, Ohio Department of Health Director and our Governor. We have ...

Wadsworth Restaurants Open For Carry Out and Delivery

We have put together a list of Wadsworth food establishments that offer carry out and delivery. Please consider supporting your local restaurants during this difficult time by placing an order or purchasing a gift card to use later.

If we have missed your ...

Sanitation Department and Transfer Station Updates

We have made some changes with the services offered by the Sanitation Department and Transfer Station in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to support the social distancing measures in the Stay At Home Order:

➦ Yard Waste Collection:At this ti...

Dog Park Remains Open

March 26, 2020

We ask the Dog Park users to continue to be diligent about adhering to the Social Distancing and Large Gathering portions of the Stay At Home Order. Please continue to remain 6’ in distance from one another and limit the number of ...

Valley View Skate Park is Closed

March 26, 2020

Due to the Stay At Home Order which limits gatherings to 10 people or under, we have made the difficult decision to close the Skate Park until further notice. We tried to keep it open for outdoor recreation and the value it provides, but lar...

Public Playgrounds Closed Until Further Notice

March 24, 2020

We are following the Ohio Health Director’s Stay At Home Order and closing our public playgrounds to help reduce the spread of the virus. Our parks, trails, and Interurban Trail will stay open for use with proper social distancing ...

Parks and Trolley Line House Reservations Canceled

All parks and Trolley Line House reservations have been canceled for the next 30 days, with an extended time frame as a possibility.

The Soprema Senior Center is Closed

March 11, 2020

The City of Wadsworth has been in contact with the Medina County Health Department Commissioner regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Commissioner is recommending that we take a precautionary step and close the Soprema Senior Center and ...

Ohio Small Businesses Now Eligible For SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans

March 19, 2020

U.S. Small Business Administration

Ohio Small Businesses Now Eligible For SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Thanks to a concerted effort by the state of Ohio and the U.S. Small Business Administration  Ohio small businesses are now e...

Important Phone Numbers

March 13, 2020

We appreciate all the precautions our community is taking to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We want you to know there are ways to contact departments, pay your utility bill, income taxes, or court fees, or get information without coming to C...

Restaurants and Bars are Closed Until Further Notice

March 15, 2020

Governor Mike DeWine announced today that restaurants and bars will be ordered to close at 9 p.m. tonight until further notice to help control the spread of the virus. He does encourage them to stay open for carryout and delivery services. C...

Governor DeWine Recommends Limiting Large Indoor Gatherings

Date: March 11, 2020

Yesterday, Governor DeWine issued a recommendation to limit larger indoor gatherings. You may access the press release by clicking on this link, or read the complete text below:

Governor DeWine Recommends Limiting Large Indoor Gathering...

The Medina County Health Department Press Release

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and several neighboring counties have had confirmed cases in the past few days, please continue to be diligent in your behaviors and precautions. The Medina County Health Department has released a statement tha...

Prevent the Spread of Infectious Disases

February 27, 2020

Ohio Department of Health

You can protect yourself and prevent the spread of infectious diseases (like COVID-19) by following the precautions below. Learn more: www.odh.ohio.gov/coronavirus 

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