School speaker rebuffed
WADSWORTH — Five students showed up at a talk Wednesday to learn how to recognize signs of emotional, physical and sexual abuse in teen dating. There might have been more in the audience but for a...
View ArticleDefendant in capital murder trial questions judge
MEDINA — The prosecutor and defense attorneys in Steven Cepec’s capital murder trial can’t talk to reporters about a possible plea bargain. The judge ordered them not to. But that doesn’t mean Cepec...
View ArticleClarence M. Steele
Clarence M. Steele, 78, of Medina, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013. He was born October 30, 1934 in Lodi, to the late Charles and Dolores (Seward) Steele. Clarence formerly was the circulation...
View ArticleSteve M. Piskach
Steve M. Piskach, 81, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. He was born November 1, 1931 in Cleveland, to the late Thomas and Gloria (Longrich) Piskach. Steve was retired fire fighter for the City of...
View ArticleHarold R. “Cornbread” Milam
Harold R. “Cornbread” Milam, 81, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Harold was born October 2, 1931, in Montcoal, West Virginia to the late Cal and Qunnie...
View ArticleCarlen Walter
Carlen Walter, 79, of Brunswick, formerly of Warren, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 8, 2013. Carlen is leaving three daughters, Ruth Michael of St. Clair Shores,...
View ArticleBernard “Bernie” H. Smith, Sr.
Bernard “Bernie” H. Smith, Sr., 85, of Medina county since 1957, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013. He was born January 16, 1928 in Cleveland, to the late Hubert and Helen (Bullock) Smith. Bernie...
View ArticleNuggets 111, Cavaliers 103: Denver too balanced, too strong, snaps...
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers weren’t terrible Saturday night. The Denver Nuggets were just better. George Karl’s balanced and talented team had eight players score in double figures en route to a 111-103...
View ArticleRams close thrilling non-league game vs. Colts on a 12-1 run
WESTFIELD TWP. — Mansfield Madison senior Kobi Johnson will never forget his moment in the sun. The Cloverleaf boys basketball team won’t, either, for all the wrong reasons. Robby Buckwald Johnson hit...
View ArticleHot Grizzlies manhandle ranked Hawks in basketball
BERLIN — This was as impressive as it gets. The Wadsworth girls basketball team played a near-perfect first half Saturday in a 61-37 victory over Berlin Hiland. The Hawks (19-3) are ranked second in...
View ArticleSwimming: Records fall as Brunswick shines in Akron
AKRON — When it comes to this season, Brunswick’s girls swim team might as well throw the school record book out the window. The Blue Devils attack on top times continued Saturday afternoon, as they...
View ArticleSavanna Slone drills 3-pointer with 4 seconds left to stun Bucks
SULLIVAN TWP. — Dory, the ditzy blue tang fish with an always-sunny outlook from the movie “Finding Nemo,” said it best. “When life gets you down, you know wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep...
View ArticleBlue Devils, Bees help each other out in tourney draws
COPLEY TWP. — For the second straight year, Brunswick’s boys basketball team received plenty of respect at the Copley Division I District tournament draw. And for the second straight year, there will...
View ArticleCloverleaf’s Maddie Brandt takes all-around gymnastics title
MEDINA — Cloverleaf junior Maddie Brandt put together a tremendous regular season, dominating the North East Gymnastics Conference from start to finish. Somehow, though, she managed to be even better...
View ArticleRunaway girl, 15, of Medina, expected home soon
MEDINA — A 15-year-old girl who police say ran away with a 22-year-old man is expected back home soon. Jessica Kollar and Maxwell Leibsla are being held in Florida on misdemeanor charges accusing them...
View ArticleBrunswick council to vote on grocer’s plan
BRUNSWICK — City Council is expected to vote tonight to allow a 922-square-foot expansion of the Giant Eagle supermarket, 3440 Center Road. City Manager Jim Lukas said the grocery chain wants to...
View ArticleGazette phones are up & running
The Gazette’s phone system, which was nonoperational since the weekend, is now working. We apologize for any inconvenience.
View ArticleBrowns owner Jimmy Haslam returns to role as CEO of Pilot Flying J
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is returning to his role as CEO of Pilot Flying J, the company announced today. Haslam replaces John Compton, the former president of PepsiCo who was hired in September....
View ArticleTalkin’ about the weather at Isham Elementary School
WADSWORTH — The weather of the world was a hot topic Tuesday morning at Isham Elementary School. About 400 kids in kindergarten through fourth grade participated in a program designed to teach them...
View ArticleAmherst trips up Bucks in basketball
AMHERST — The Buckeye boys basketball team lost to Amherst 55-51 in non-conference action Tuesday. It marked the fourth loss in the last five games for the Bucks (11-8), but coach Matt Saunders was...
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