🌱 What could Wadsworth schools cut if November’s levy fails?

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In today's newsletter:

• What could Wadsworth schools cut if November's levy fails?
• How Wadsworth's volleyball squad outlasted another of Ohio's top teams
• How a Wadsworth bookstore quietly funds life-changing adult education

Also on today's calendar: Main Street Wadsworth 2026 October First Friday: Snoopy Palooza and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 75, low: 60.
• Thursday: A brief afternoon shower, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wadsworth schools weigh $2.5 million in additional cuts (medina-gazette.com) — Wadsworth City Schools are outlining up to $2.5 million in possible annual cuts if voters reject November's income-tax levy, including transportation changes, larger class sizes, staff reductions and even an elementary school closure. Officials stress no decisions are final yet, but they're modeling scenarios for 2027-28 and beyond as they work under a fiscal precaution plan.
   

• Volleyball Recap: Strongsville Falls Short Against Ranked Wadsworth (maxpreps.com) — Wadsworth's volleyball team edged Strongsville 2-1 in a showdown of top state programs, powered by standout performances from Averie Shell, Angelina Gambaccini and Ellie Wolf. The win pushed the Grizzlies to 11-2 and 28 victories in their last 31 matches, with another test coming soon when both Wadsworth and Strongsville face Crestwood on Saturday.
   

• Project: LEARN helps Medina County adults build skills (yourohionews.com) — Adults in Wadsworth can boost literacy, English, and job skills through Project: LEARN of Medina County, which funds its free classes partly through the Wadsworth BookShelf used bookstore at 130 Main St. Proceeds from donated books help pay for high school equivalency prep and other adult education programs that strengthen families, local workers, and the broader Medina County community.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wadsworth

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Saturday October 10
• GENERATION RADIO →
  OJ Work Auditorium, 151 Main St, Wadsworth
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Delayed Start
  Wadsworth City Wadsworth, OH 44281
Friday October 2
• Snoopy Palooza - October First Friday →
  Wadsworth, OH Calendar Wadsworth, OH 44281
  5:30 pm
• Main Street Wadsworth 2026 October First Friday: Snoopy Palooza →
  Main Street Wadsworth Office, 122 Watrusa Ave., Wadsworth
  5:30 pm
• Main Street Wadsworth October Concert →
  Pocket Park, 121 Watrusa Ave., Wadsworth
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• October 2026 Design Committee Meeting →
  Main Street Wadsworth, 102 Main Street, Suite 20, Wadsworth
  12:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Sea Glass Tree Craft Night →
  Dolce at the Strand, 123 Broad, Wadsworth
• October 2026 Promotions Committee Meeting →
  Main Street Wadsworth Office, 122 Watrusa Ave., Wadsworth
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Wadsworth High School Sports Hall of Fame Banquet 2026 →
  The Galaxy Restaurant and Banquet Hall, 201 Park Centre Drive, Wadsworth
• Church Mobilization Training →
  Central District Office, 1231 High Street, Wadsworth
  9:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Open Garden Days 2026 →
  The Restored Church of God Campus, 1000 Ambassador Drive, Wadsworth
Tuesday October 13
• Not a Girl Scout? Adventure awaits! Wadsworth →
  Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth

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• Meijer posted a job opening for Grocery Receiving Clerk in Medina. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Norton

• Summit County-area issues, taxes and levies on the Nov. 3 ballot (signalakron.org)

Rittman

• Chippewa Local Schools begin year with fall traditions (centredaily.com)

Medina

• Medina Odd Fellows hold car show fundraiser (medina-gazette.com)
• Medina County Retired Teachers Association to hold final luncheon Oct. 13 (yourohionews.com)
• NE Ohio high school football Top 25 rankings: Week 7, 2026 (cleveland.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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