Live in Wadsworth

A Place We Call Home
Situated in the peaceful Southeast corner of Medina County, Wadsworth’s quaint small town feel sets the tone for a wonderful place to call “home”.
Selected by Money Magazine in 2008 as one of the “25 Best Places for Affordable Homes”, Wadsworth offers a little something for everyone.
Living
The quality of life in Wadsworth is outstanding, with low crime rates, plenty of employment opportunities, an incredible local school system, several universities nearby, and a diverse housing market for rental and purchase.
Surroundings
Wadsworth’s size makes it the third largest city in Medina County, and the surrounding townships just add to the small town flair and varied amenities. The Akron-Canton Regional Airport (22 miles) and Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (30 miles), both service the area for air travel. But, don’t forget the Wadsworth Municipal Airport, as SkyPark is for local and recreational aviation.

With the Akron Rubber Ducks, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Cavaliers so close, sports entertainment is right around the corner.

Population
Wadsworth has a population of approximately 21,000, and Medina County has a population of approximately 170,000. The four-season climate lets you appreciate all seasons, with an average annual temperature of 50 degrees. With an elevation of 1,168 feet, Wadsworth has a variety of landscapes; from rolling hills, to sprawling plains, to our historic downtown.
Business District
With three distinct business districts in town, you can always find what you’re looking for; from antiques and crafts, to high-tech. With over 200 acres located in 17 parks throughout the city, the great outdoors isn’t too far away.
Local Realtors

HOWARD HANNA: WADSWORTH OFFICE

HowardHanna.com
114 High St, Wadsworth
(330) 335-2560

MSL REALTY INC

MSLrealty.com
125 Boyer St. Suite B, Wadsworth
(330) 334-2100

M.C. REAL ESTATE

MCREOhio.com
102 Main Street, Wadsworth
(330) 723-9911

WADSWORTH REAL ESTATE

WadsworthRealEstateInc.com
208 Great Oaks Trail, Wadsworth
(330) 335-2505

Emergency Services

FIRE & E.M.S.

Chief of Fire and E.M.S. Robert Lindner – (330) 335-2850 or rlindner@wadsworthcity.org

Administrative Asst. to Fire Chief, Murnay Denington – (330) 335-2849 or mdenington@wadsworthcity.org

Asst. Chief Richard Potter – (330) 335-2849 or rpotter@wadsworthcity.org

STATION ONE

153 North Lyman
Business: (330) 335-2849
FAX: (330) 335-2848

STATION TWO

338 Weatherstone Dr.
Business: (330) 335-2849
FAX: (330) 335-2811

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Address: 120 Maple Street, Wadsworth

Dispatch: (330) 334-1511 Fax: (330) 335-2770
Detective Bureau: (330) 336-2405
Anonymous Drug Tip Line: (330) 335-2769
FOR EMERGENCY, DIAL 911

Chief of Police Dan Chafin- (330) 335-2747 or dchafin@wadsworthcity.org

Lieutenant Dave Dorland- (330) 335-2747 or ddorland@wadsworthcity.org

Address: 120 Maple Street, Wadsworth

 

The Wadsworth Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service provides fire and emergency medical care for the City of Wadsworth and Wadsworth Township. The department serves a 25 square mile area from two locations.

Government

THE CITY OF WADSWORTH​

Mayor | Robin Laubaugh

Robin L. Laubaugh is serving her third four-year term as Mayor of Wadsworth. As Chief Executive Officer to the city government of Wadsworth, her most important duty is her appointment of the Director of Public Service, The Director of Human Resources and the Director of Public Safety. These appointments help the Mayor to effectively administer city services to Wadsworth’s 24,000 residents and to supervise the city’s 229 full-time, 17 part-time, and 95 seasonal employees, as well as its 47 Fire and EMS volunteers.

Additionally, the Mayor appoints many citizens to serve on the more than 20 volunteer commissions and boards which benefit the community as a whole. The Mayor regularly participates in City Council meetings, where she has the power to sign new legislation adopted by City Council or veto those ordinances that she opposes. Between city meetings, Mayor Laubaugh is busy attending various community events, meetings with officials from other municipalities, and other ‘ceremonial’ functions.

WADSWORTH CITY COUNCIL

The City Council of Wadsworth consists of eight Council members, including the Council President, four Ward Council members, and three At-Large members. Wadsworth City Council members are elected to their positions as part-time public servants. Each serves for two years, with the current terms beginning January 1, 2022, and continuing through December 31, 2023.

The Council as a whole strives to promote the safety and economic well-being of the Wadsworth community. To this end, the Council interfaces both with the general public and the City Administration. They facilitate safety and economic development initiatives; track changes and improvements for city life and services; authorize budgetary matters, and pass legislation to accomplish the goals of the City.

The City Council meets twice a month for a legislative and reporting meeting on the first and third Tuesday of each month, at 5:30 p.m., in City Council Chambers, 120 Maple Street. Please see the public meeting lists for occasional exceptions (two or three times) in the year.

Please visit the Council web page again for additions and updates on Council members, committee meetings and minutes, public hearings, and legislation that’s been passed. City Council Website

For the code of ordinances, please click here or go to wadsworthcity.com/the-city/code-of-ordinance.html.

Schools

WADSWORTH CITY SCHOOLS​

Superintendent | Dr. Andrew Hill

My name is Andy Hill and I am in my tenth year serving as Superintendent of the Wadsworth City School District. I began my teaching career at Rosary Cathedral Elementary School in Toledo, teaching a variety of subjects to seventh and eighth grade students. After two years of teaching, I became Principal of Rosary Cathedral, serving in that capacity for three years. I then had the opportunity to become Principal of St. Francis de Sales High School in Toledo, a position I held for three years prior to moving back to northeast Ohio with my wife and children to be closer to our family. I was the Principal at Crestwood Middle School for three years.

Most recently, I was Superintendent of the Waterloo Local School District for three years. I hold Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees from the University of Toledo and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Management and Policy from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ.

My wife Dawn, whom I met at the University of Toledo, is also a teacher. We have two young children, Livia and Ajay. 

I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you and your children. I consider myself very fortunate to have the chance to be part of this community and I look forward to collaborating with you, our faculty/staff, students and Board of Education to make our schools the best they can be. Please feel free to contact me at 330-335-1301 or at ahill@wadsworthschools.org if you would like to discuss our school district, either by phone or by setting up a meeting.

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