Indians blanked for 2nd straight night; Trevor Bauer wild in Cleveland debut
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Cleveland Indians’ offense continued to struggle. The Indians were shut out for the second consecutive game in a 6-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Alex Cobb allowed...
View ArticleH.S. Softball: Black River ends Keystone’s winning streak at 36
LAGRANGE — The streak is over. Actually, two streaks are over. Keystone had been living on the edge this year, coming from behind three times to extend its winning streak to 36 games. But Black River’s...
View ArticleMedina’s Police Specials Unit provides valued service to city
MEDINA — How much has the Medina Police Specials Unit saved the city over the years? Try multiplying the 77,988 hours they put in as volunteers over the past 21 years by any reasonable wage and see...
View ArticleUnited Way hosts annual meeting Tuesday
MEDINA — The United Way of Medina County will host its 84th annual meeting 11 a.m. Tuesday at Weymouth Country Club. The event will include a networking and partner agency fair at 11 a.m., lunch at...
View ArticleCouncil to vote on ‘home rule’ tonight
BRUNSWICK — Brunswick City Council meets today to vote on a resolution opposing state laws that some fear will take “home rule” rights from of Ohio cities. The legislation states Council’s opposition...
View ArticleSchool board to pick new member Tuesday
MEDINA — The Medina city school board is expected to appoint a new member Tuesday to replace Charles Freeman, who resigned last month. Freeman, who was the board’s president, offered his resignation...
View ArticleTrack and field: Grizzlies’ 4×4 has great debut
It didn’t take long for the Wadsworth girls’ 4×400-meter relay to find its chemistry. The team broke a meet record Saturday afternoon as the Grizzlies finished third at the GlenOak Golden Eagle Relays....
View ArticleTrack and field: County brings out the brooms at invitational
AVON LAKE — Medina County picked up where it left off as it ruled again at Saturday’s 17th annual Avon Lake Invitational. The Brunswick girls defended their title with 130 points to outdistance Medina...
View ArticleSoftball: Seniors help Pirates snap Wildcats’ winning streaks
James Brady LAGRANGE — The streak is over. Actually, two streaks are over. The Keystone softball team had been living on the edge this year, coming from behind three times to extend its winning streak...
View ArticleExcitement, hope high for Indians’ home opener
CLEVELAND — All 43,000 tickets were sold in six minutes, a fan frenzy you’d see for Justin Bieber, not baseball. But Progressive Field, packed with pomp and pageantry, is the place to be on Opening Day...
View ArticleUPDATED: Medina superintendent put on paid leave, Stepp responds
UPDATE, 1:30 p.m.: Medina City Schools Superintendent Randy Stepp responded to the board’s decision to put him on paid administrative leave with an email to the news media. MEDINA — Medina City...
View Article10 HVAC Terms to Keep You In the Know Before You Shop
Buying new or upgrading existing heating and cooling equipment for your Northeast Ohio home is a substantial financial investment. Understanding the HVAC terms a professional uses will help you make...
View ArticleNew Browns tight end coming back from ACL injury
The Browns added size, experience and potential Monday by signing free-agent receiver David Nelson to a one-year deal. Nelson Nelson, 26, becomes the tallest receiver (6-foot-5, 214 pounds) on...
View ArticlePrep Athletes of the Week for April 9
Nick Filak Baseball Nick Filak, Black River: Senior utility man had pair of game-winning hits as Pirates swept Northwestern 9-8 and 5-4 in non-conference doubleheader. … Ended first game walk-off style...
View ArticleRape charge shocks friends of Medina Township man, 79
MEDINA — When the FBI showed up at Tess Brown’s door two weeks ago, she was astounded to learn her friend, 79-year-old Robert D. Law, was accused of molesting a young boy 17 years ago. On Monday, she...
View ArticleMore seek vacant board position left in Freeman’s resignation
MEDINA — The Medina school board will have its choice of 18 candidates for the vacancy created by board President Charles Freeman’s resignation. Seven more people have applied for the post, in addition...
View ArticleHanwell: Stepp situation not our jurisdiction
MEDINA — Mayor Dennis Hanwell gave a brief statement at Monday’s City Council meeting in response to questions from the public about why city officials have not weighed in on the controversy...
View ArticleNot a pretty sight: Depleted Yanks hammer tribe
CLEVELAND — A “Let’s Go Tribe” chant echoed through Progressive Field prior to the start of the home opener against the Yankees on Monday. By the time the seventh inning rolled around, it was difficult...
View ArticleUPDATED: Medina superintendent put on paid leave, Stepp responds
UPDATE, 1:30 p.m.: Medina Schools Superintendent Randy Stepp responded to the board’s decision to put him on paid administrative leave with an email to the news media. To read Stepp’s email, click...
View ArticleTerry Francona could take Tribe places
CLEVELAND — Terry Francona managed his first game in the home dugout at Progressive Field on Monday afternoon. It was also his debut as a Cleveland resident. Francona The start was rocky. And that was...
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