Honoring the fallen and helping a wounded warrior
The Wounded Warrior memorial, which commemorates veterans who have been injured in battle, graces the front of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5137 in Medina. (ANDREW DAVIS / GAZETTE) Andrew Davis |...
View ArticleMemorial Day parades and activities
Memorial Day weekend activities begin today at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery with area Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts adorning the graves of each veteran with memorial flags. The public is...
View ArticleOfficers sought for Brunswick Hills Police Department
Andrew Davis and David Knox | The Gazette Brunswick Hills Township trustees have hired a part-time police officer and are planning to add as many as three more. Township Police Chief Sharon MacKay said...
View ArticleStephanie L. Oney
Stephanie L. Oney, 32, of Homerville, passed away suddenly Thursday, May 23, 2013. She was born August 30, 1980 in Oberlin. Stephanie drove in the transportation industry. She will always be remembered...
View ArticleChristine Baird
Christine Baird, 68, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully with her son by her side Thursday, May 23, 2013 in her home. She was born July 8, 1944 to Carl and Ida (nee Michel) Turk in the Czech Republic....
View ArticleRed Sox return favor, trounce Tribe, 8-1
BOSTON — Cleveland starter Justin Masterson said he felt something was slightly off as he prepared to face the Boston Red Sox. It turned out to be his slider, and not by just a little. Mike Carp hit a...
View ArticleSobriety checkpoint on Pearl Road today
BRUNSWICK — The Medina County OVI Task Force will conduct a sobriety checkpoint today, beginning at 3 p.m., on U.S. Route 42 (Pearl Road), north of state Route 303, in the city of Brunswick. The...
View ArticleHely “Ida” Hilkowski
Hely “Ida” Hilkowski, 80, of Medina, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, May 24, 2013. She was born March 1, 1933 in Cleveland, to Eero and Signa Sihto. Ida will always be remembered as...
View ArticleMedina County resident is witness to century of history
After a weekend celebrating her 100th birthday, Lucille Widdifield took time to rest on Memorial Day. But the centenarian still found important meaning in the day set aside to honor the service of...
View ArticleCOLUMN: How you got a 61-star snafu
Some readers were upset to find 61 rather than 50 stars on the printed American flag included with Saturday’s edition of The Gazette. • Russell A. Jenkens of York Township emailed me wanting to know...
View ArticleCommunity marches in honor of veterans
Members of the community, military and veterans groups participate in Monday’s Memorial Day Parade in Medina. (GAZETTE PHOTO BY DAVID KNOX) Members of the American Legion Post 234 and Veterans of...
View ArticleTribe: Struggling Vinnie Pestano tabbed new closer
CINCINNATI — Chris Perez is out and Vinnie Pestano is in. Indians manager Terry Francona announced Monday that Pestano would fill in for the beleaguered closer Perez, who was placed on the Disabled...
View ArticleTribe: Brett Myers to be examined today
CINCINNATI — Brett Myers’ minor-league rehab assignment has been put on hold. Myers (right elbow tendinitis) felt discomfort in his elbow during his second rehab appearance Wednesday with Double-A...
View ArticlePrep Athletes of the Week for May 28
Gerry Salisbury Baseball Gerry Salisbury, Brunswick: Senior pitcher allowed one unearned run in complete-game victory over Twinsburg in Hudson Division I District semifinals. … Left-hander surrendered...
View ArticleCollege signing: McKenzie O’Brien to join Ursuline soccer
WADSWORTH — With a host of schools after her talents on the soccer field and basketball court, the question for McKenzie O’Brien was not which sport she wanted to play at the next level. The Wadsworth...
View ArticleTribe: Lefty Hagadone latest of bullpen to add fuel to fire
CINCINNATI — The Indians added a number of veteran players and an experienced manager with championship pedigree this offseason. With the way things have been going lately, they’re going to need all of...
View ArticleLeRoy’s Youngen never backed down from the boys
Lois Youngen played for the Fort Wayne Daisies, South Bend Blue Sox and Kenosha Comets of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1951-54. The culmination of the 5-foot-3,...
View ArticleKindergartener camp is offering summer of creativity
Andrew Davis MEDINA — Students in kindergarten through 12th grade will have the opportunity to learn about theater and visual arts this summer at the Fred Hargrove Young Artists Program Theater Camp....
View Article9 facing underage drinking charges
Dan Pompili GUILFORD TWP. — Medina County sheriff’s deputies broke up a bonfire party Sunday and charged nine people with underage drinking. “It’s the season now when this goes on more, with...
View ArticleMedina man gets prison for home invasion
MEDINA — A 27-year-old city man was sentenced to four years in prison Tuesday for a day-after-Christmas home invasion. In April, a jury found Juan Ricardo Perrymond guilty of aggravated burglary and...
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