Medina interim super: ‘Happy to be here,’ takes pay cut
MEDINA — At his first board meeting as interim superintendent of Medina Schools, David Knight asked for a pay cut. The school board had drafted a contract with an hourly rate of $37.50. At a special...
View ArticleWest Smith reconstruction begins Monday
The long-awaited reconstruction of West Smith Road begins Monday. The $1.9 million project is part of a multiyear upgrade of roads serving the industrial area in Medina’s southwest side. The initial...
View ArticlePreschoolers’ furry classmate devotes life to service
When the fire alarm went off Tuesday at Medina Weekday Preschool, only one member of the class kept his cool. That was Chili, a service dog in training, whose ability to stay calm could one day save...
View ArticleTrack and field: Nick Seme breaks Wadsworth’s discus record
WADSWORTH — After previously matching the school record in the discus, Wadsworth’s Nick Seme made it his own Tuesday afternoon against Highland. The senior thrower broke the program mark as the...
View ArticleSoftball: Hornets take care of details, play Devils today
GRANGER TWP. — The Highland softball team made sure it didn’t dampen today’s Suburban League showdown with Tallmadge, as it blitzed Cloverleaf 13-3 in six innings Tuesday in league play. The Hornets...
View ArticleBaseball: Grizzlies, Knights remain on top
WADSWORTH — Even though Tallmadge’s highly regarded baseball team isn’t what it used to be, taking down the 14 players wearing blue and gold meant the world to Wadsworth. Left fielder Nate Aberle set...
View ArticleSoftball: Bees still haven’t found a way to beat Pioneers
MEDINA — Not much difference remains between the Elyria and Medina softball programs, but there’s still a difference. It was apparent once again Tuesday, as the five-time Northeast Ohio Conference...
View ArticleWanda L. Campbell
Wanda L. Campbell, 94, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, May 1, 2013 surrounded by her family, after a long illness. Wanda was the beloved wife of Charles S. Campbell for 58 years. Wanda moved...
View ArticleArthur Edwin “Art” Verdoorn
Arthur Edwin “Art” Verdoorn, 72, of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at home, from liver cancer. Art was born in Sioux City, Iowa, August 15, 1940, son of Dirk and Enni...
View ArticleVolunteers to perform at horse show to benefit county home
Local volunteers are saddling up for a horse show this weekend to help raise money to support residents of the Medina County Home. The Medina County Kids Care Horse Show gets under way at 9:30 a.m....
View ArticleCloverleaf levy effort hits last stretch
WESTFIELD TWP. — Volunteers will make a final push this weekend by going door-to-door and making phone calls to encourage Cloverleaf voters to approve the 7.9-mill levy on Tuesday’s ballot. Cloverleaf...
View ArticleThousands to walk through houses for event
Organizers of the annual Medina County Parade of Homes are expecting a larger crowd this year, saying the demand for new homes has crept up. John Sumodi, owner of Legacy Homes of Medina and president...
View ArticleWadsworth police log for May 3
Wadsworth police Friday, April 26 7:24 p.m. — 100 block Mills St., William Sloan, 33, 335 Oak St., Wadsworth, charged with disorderly conduct with persistence. He’s accused of foul and abusive language...
View ArticlePHOTOS: National Day of Prayer draws crowd to square
Dave Wallover, senior pastor of Harvest Presbyterian Church in Medina, leads a noon prayer service Thursday at Public Square for the National Day of Prayer. (GAZETTE PHOTO BY KIERA MANION-FISCHER)...
View ArticleBatchelder seeks limits on school carryover spending
David Knox and Loren Genson Ohio House Speaker William G. Batchelder is calling for new limits on the way the state’s 55 county educational service centers spend “carryover funds” on behalf of schools...
View ArticleBaseball: Dukes beat Bucks, Buckeye still alone in first
WELLINGTON — The battery provided the juice Wellington’s baseball team needed Thursday. Right-hander Erik Fehlan struck out 10 in a two-hitter and catcher Brock Waltz scored the first run and drove in...
View ArticleTrack: Cloverleaf runner overcomes health issue to reach top
Running is one of the most important things in Ashley Murray’s life. She loves putting the spikes on, hearing the starting gun and pushing herself to limits, whether it’s an 800-meter race or 3.2...
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Berea Rib Festival
Register here for a chance to win 2- tickets to the 15th annual Berea Rib Festival held May 24th - the 26th at the Berea Fairgrounds. Includes 2- 1/2 slabs and 2-drinks. Click here for more festival...
View ArticleRoad to Close in Spencer Township
Part of River Corners Road in Spencer Township will be closed Monday and Tuesday for bridge repairs. The affected section is between Chatham and Old Mill roads. Anyone traveling in the area should take...
View ArticleWoman who killed son seeks commutation
Convicted killer Nicole Diar has applied to have her life prison sentence commuted because of “family hardship.” Paperwork sent to Lorain County officials by the Ohio Parole Board this week doesn’t...
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