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WADSWORTH WATER PROVES TO BE SAFE AFTER EAST PALESTINE EXPLOSION BY KATIE GRIFFIN
As for the presence of Vinyl Chloride in the air, the area is being tested fter a catastrophic train explosion frequently. “Twenty air monitors, strategically took place in East Palestine, about 75 miles from Wadsworth, located throughout the community many citizens of Wadsworth have by U.S. EPA and an independent been concerned about the safety of contractor, continue to monitor outdoor air,” stated Mike Dewine in a recent Wadsworth’s drinking water. statement. “Those Vinyl Chloride, a monitors, which dangerous gas used are not detecting for creating plastic, contamination flowed into the Ohio from the River. The Ohio River derailment, happened to be where continue to be much of the water in moved throughout surrounding areas the area to collect such as Cincinnati was samples from being sourced from. various locations.” People in the area Robert Patrick, were encouraged to the Director of avoid using their water Public Service in until further notice Wadsworth, claims due to the exposure to that due to the Vinyl Chloride. way Wadsworth’s According to Ohio. water is sourced, gov, “The Ohio River there will be Valley Water Sanitation threat to Commission is no Wadsworth’s water tower stands on the no longer detecting corner of Hartman and Akron road. The city the city’s water Another contaminants related declares that none of Wadsworth’s water has supply. to the derailment in been impacted through the East Palestine contributing factor derailment. Photo courtesy of City Of Wadsworth. is that water flows the Ohio River.”
from the continental divide to the Ohio River, so it is going towards the Ohio River. “Our water comes from groundwater wells here in and around Wadsworth, so we have a long distance away from that area of the contamination zone,” Patrick said. He also believes that as well as being protected from this calamity, Wadsworth’s water would generally be safe in other similar situations. “The nice thing is that we have many different sources and well fields,” Patrick said. “We don’t have just one place, there’s not just one lake or reservoir that we get water from so we’re diversified… we have many Map shows the direction of the water flowing away from different areas to get water Wadsworth. Water in East Palestine is said to be safe currently. Photo courtesy of City Of Wadsworth. from, so I feel comfort in that.” always available to provide accurate He urges any people that see issues information to folks,” Patrick said. with their water to contact the city so Patrick believes that Wadsworth’s that they can test it for any issues. water will continue to remain safe “If anyone has concerns, folks throughout the rest of the East can always reach out to the City of Palestine’s recovery, and if issues Wadsworth and can always reach out reach the city, there will be multiple to our water treatment plant, we are access points for safe water.
STUDENT CREATES ART IN HALLWAY OF WHS
MOSAIC CHURCH OPENS KINGS STREET CAFE BY ANGEL JONES
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mily Hall, a senior at Wadsworth High School, is completing her Gold Award project for Girls Scouts by creating a mural that will be displayed in the 1200 hallway of the high school. The Gold Award is the highest award available to Seniors and Ambassadors within the program and requires projects to be created that represent an important issue in the community or something that the member is passionate about. Hall was inspired to create this mural because she feels that the school walls do not have enough artwork. “I know a lot of people that don’t like how the school is mostly gray and lacks color,” Hall said. Camryn Henderson, a junior at WHS, agrees. “I just think the halls are really boring,” Henderson said. “There’s very little decoration or school spirit.” Before beginning to paint, Hall had set out to get approval from the Girl Scouts organization and the school board, starting with Dr. Suber. “I scheduled a meeting with Dr. Suber and we discussed the mural and how it will work,” Hall said. “Then, it went to the school board and it got
Sketch of the mural Hall plans on drawing in the 1200 hallway at Wadsworth High School for her Gold Award project in Girl Scouts. It includes the message ‘you are loved’ to spread positivity and inspire students. Photo Courtesy of Emily Hall.
approved through them.” Mr. Derrig, one of the art teachers at Wadsworth High School, is serving as Hall’s advisor for the project. As well as this, seven of Hall’s classmates and peers will be painting alongside her. Hall is choosing to encompass a positive message within her mural, using plenty of colors and lighthearted designs. “It will be of butterflies, flowers and a sun with the saying, ‘you are loved’ on it,” Hall said. Overall, Hall is excited to display more artwork on the currently empty walls of WHS, and to spread positivity through her creative outlet.
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s Rise and Grind closed their building, Mosaic Church wanted to find a way to fill the space. “When we found out their plan to close, we had a decision to make. We could either find a new business to rent the space or we could try and utilize the space ourselves. We choose to utilize the space ourselves,” said Adam Barton, the pastor of Mosaic Church. The church will be opening up a coffee shop that is open to everyone. “We are going to serve great coffee and create a really cool vibe,” said Barton. “The menu isn’t finalized yet but we are excited to share it as we get closer to opening.” The hours are not yet finalized either but the coffee shop will not be open on Sundays. “On Sundays (when the King’s Street Café is closed) the space will be used by our youth group here at Mosaic, “ Barton said. The Mosaic Church had been in the building for over a year and the church has always wanted to open some sort of coffee shop. “We really wanted to create a space where people could work, spend time with friends, run a meeting, or just hang out,” Barton said. “We love Wadsworth. Our goal is always to be a service to the community and add value wherever we
can.” Mosaic does not have any more ideas of expanding as of right now they are just “letting God lead them ,” Barton said. The church wants to have a nice community and is welcoming many people. “The vision of Mosaic is to be a “church for people who don’t think church is for them,” said Barton. “ We do everything we can to make it as easy as possible for a new person to come in and feel welcome and accepted.” The Mosaic Church is excited to share and open up the “Kings Street Cafe” to the public.
The former location of Rise and Grind in downtown Wadsworth will be reopened as “Kings Coffee Shop”. Mosaic Church, the owners of the shop, stated that they are excited to be opening up a nice and fun place for the public. Photo by Angel Jones.
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