King speech rediscovered by Cleveland teacher, student
CLEVELAND — A recording of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is getting new attention after being found in 2010 by an Ohio high school art teacher and student searching through items the school library...
View ArticleLocals reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s influence on America
MEDINA TWP. — More than 48 years after Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I have a dream” speech, the sentiments of his words were echoed Sunday during a celebration of King’s life at Holy Martyrs...
View ArticleCloverleaf girls are in control vs. Minutemen
By Matthew Doyle WESTFIELD TWP. — In a game in which height is often an advantage, sometimes the smallest player on the court can have the biggest impact. Cloverleaf’s Adrea Baughman, who is listed at...
View ArticleOhio takes death penalty case to U.S. Supreme Court
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s governor and attorney general said Sunday the state is asking the U.S. Supreme Court for a ruling that Ohio’s protocol for carrying out the death penalty is constitutional. Gov. John...
View ArticleGirls basketball: Grizzlies hope for right recipe vs. Notre Dame
BERLIN — Wadsworth’s girls basketball team may see one of the most complete teams on its schedule today. Toledo Norte Dame has size, speed and a lineup of players ranked by a variety of state and...
View ArticleHudson girls win big Saturday over the Bees
MEDINA — Every time Medina’s girls basketball team made a run, Hudson’s Hannah Boesinger answered. Whether it was an offensive put-back or a 12- to 15-footer in transition, the 5-foot-11 center came up...
View ArticleBees’ Matt Hammer places fourth at wrestling tourney
ALLIANCE — A little over two weeks ago, Medina’s Matt Hammer won the Medina Invitational Tournament. The highly anticipated rematch with West Holmes’ Max Rohskopf at the Asics Top Gun Tournament on...
View ArticleState residents can give tax refunds to historical society
COLUMBUS — Ohio residents filing their individual state income tax forms this year will see a new check-off option allowing them to donate all or part of their refunds to the Ohio Historical Society....
View ArticlePat Shurmur’s first full offseason with Browns could be key
Coach Pat Shurmur is genuinely excited for the offseason. And not just because that means his 4-12 first season is over. He knows what he missed last year when the lockout deprived him of the entire...
View ArticleGov. John Kasich to announce job training initiative
ELYRIA — Gov. John Kasich was expected today to announce plans for training programs at three community colleges that will aim to provide certain groups of people with job skills and employment...
View ArticleWinds knock out power
About 170 residences and businesses are without power in Medina County because of high winds, said Gary Mortus, an area manager for Ohio Edison. Power outages first were reported at about 5 p.m. today,...
View ArticleState awaits decision on death-penalty case
COLUMBUS — The state is awaiting word from the U.S. Supreme Court on whether it can execute a man scheduled to die Wednesday for killing an elderly couple in northeast Ohio. The state is asking the...
View ArticleRock Hall of Fame in Cleveland opens archives to public
CLEVELAND — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is giving scholars and fans access to the stories behind the music. The museum’s library and archives are open to the public beginning today in a...
View ArticleBees are bounced at boys’ basketball tourney
KETTERING — One 6-foot-8 boys basketball player with a scholarship to Northern Kentucky is enough to handle. Two is a challenge few can match. Logan Winkler Franklin twins Jacob and Justin Rossi had a...
View ArticleOur Preventive Maintenance Programs Offer Complete HVAC Protection
One of the best things you can do to keep your heating or cooling system running smoothly is to stick to a regular maintenance schedule. Having your home’s HVAC system cleaned and inspected in the...
View ArticleJason Stevenson will face incumbent commissioner in GOP primary
MEDINA — County commissioner candidate Jason T. Stevenson, saying “it’s time for some fresh leadership,” kicked off his campaign Monday at Cool Beans Cafe. Stevenson, of Montville Township, is opposing...
View ArticleLocal Corner: Medina’s Paige Kovalchik shines at Kent State
KENT — Paige Kovalchik turned out to be a jewel at the Queen of Diamonds Showcase North, a softball extravaganza held at Kent State University. Kovalchik, a Medina junior, not only was one of 322...
View ArticleGrizzlies snap non-league skid at Classic in the Country
BERLIN — The sigh of relief heard Monday afternoon from Holmes County came from the Wadsworth girls basketball team. After dropping three of their previous four non-conference games by a total of five...
View ArticleOhio farms have too much manure after wet fall
COLUMBUS — A rainy fall has left Ohio farms stockpiled with a smelly commodity: manure. State officials are concerned about how they might dispose of it. Rainfall that broke records around the state...
View ArticleCollege notes: Consistent play a strong suit for Tyler Peters
As a prep at Medina, Tyler Peters was the model of consistency on the basketball court. That steadiness by the son of former Bees boys basketball coach Jody Peters is now on display two states away, as...
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