Douglas M. Gottron
Douglas M. “Doc” Gottron, 97, of Spencer, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, June 12, 2013. He was born in Cleveland, September 11, 1915, to the late Franklin and Marion (Smith) Gottron....
View ArticlePHOTO: Salvation Army food drive reaches 450 items
Lt. Michael Smith of the Salvation Army of Medina checks out about 450 canned goods and other food items collected since Monday in a summer food drive. Donations are accepted at any time of the day and...
View ArticleConvicted arsonists must register with sheriff
MEDINA — If three Medina County residents charged with felony arson last month are convicted, they’ll be among the first to register with the county Sheriff’s Office as part of a new state law that...
View ArticleHealth coverage nixed for elections board members
MEDINA — Taxpayers won’t be providing health insurance coverage for future members of the Medina County Board of Elections. County commissioners agreed Monday to eliminate the coverage as a cost-saving...
View ArticleNonprofit looks to promote downtown Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — A nonprofit group is hoping to achieve in Brunswick what Main Street Medina has done in its city: Create an exciting downtown that attracts people — and their money. Brunswick Town Center...
View ArticleStreets, basements flooded, power lines downed in storm
A "high water" sign deters drivers on West Smith Road in Medina near the entrance to the Medina County Fairgrounds during Wednesday afternoon's storm. (GAZETTE PHOTO BY KIERA MANION-FISCHER) Powerful...
View ArticleCavs: Bynum, Cleveland agree on deal
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers went from playoff pretenders to possible Eastern Conference contenders Wednesday night. Unrestricted free agent center Andrew Bynum accepted Cleveland’s two-year, $24 million...
View ArticleTribe: Smith lets chance slip away, Jays win 5-4
CLEVELAND — Joe Smith has been the workhorse of the Indians’ beleaguered bullpen, but he was bound to run out of energy at some point. That point arrived on Wednesday night against the Toronto Blue...
View ArticleWadsworth stadium gets FieldTurf, more seating
Art Wright Stadium’s renovation is nearing completion. The stadium will be ready for the first football game on Aug. 30. (GAZETTE PHOTO BY AARON JOSEFCZYK) WADSWORTH — A community dream is on the verge...
View ArticleBrowns: Ward knows the stakes
LYNDHURST — Browns strong safety T.J. Ward has two weeks of free time before the grind of his fourth training camp begins. He didn’t plan a vacation, and isn’t trying to squeeze in a last-minute...
View ArticleTreasurer: Website simplifies second half tax payment due Friday
Friday is the due date for payment of second half taxes. Medina County Treasurer John Burke has introduced his new automated website, www.medinacountytreasurer.com, in time to make paying taxes on...
View ArticleBring your family to rock the block in Medina today
MEDINA — Ray Mellert Park will come alive today with the sounds of music and children playing. Medina Councilman Brian Hilberg, Ward 1, is planning his first neighborhood block party. Hilberg, the...
View ArticleWaste deep: Sewer overflow closes beach
GLORIA GLENS PARK — Wednesday’s heavy rains overflowed sewer lines, which sent raw sewage into Chippewa Lake. Medina County Health Commissioner Krista Wasowski warned residents of the two villages...
View ArticleHinckley couple announces ‘Holly’wood movie museum
Mark Klaus and his wife, Dana, smile as the new "Holly"wood Christmas Movieland is christened in Medina Friday with fake snow. The museum will open the week after Thanksgiving. (ANDREW DAVIS / GAZETTE)...
View ArticleCounty clerk of courts accused of campaigning on the job
A special prosecutor is investigating accusations Medina County Clerk of Courts David Wadsworth worked on his November election campaign on taxpayers’ time. County Sheriff Tom Miller said deputies...
View ArticleCaroline E. Bubna
Caroline E. Bubna, age 84, of Strongsville, formerly of Brunswick, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2013. Born on November 23, 1928 to the late Edward and Mary (nee Hahn) Mathews in Cleveland....
View ArticleSalvatore R. Calo
Salvatore R. Calo, 73, born in Cleveland, formerly of Montville Township, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013. The loving father of Cheryl Sciuva, John (deceased), Theresa Hyer (deceased) (John) and...
View ArticleDolores Juchnik-Mogg
Dolores Juchnik-Mogg (nee Ulanowicz), passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Juchnik and the late Robert Mogg; loving mother of Sharon Sommers (Jimmy,...
View ArticleEleaner L. Yuhas
Eleaner L.Yuhas (nee Thompson) passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 surrounded by her family at University Hospital in Cleveland. She studied at Mt. Carmel School of Nursing and was a member of The Ohio...
View ArticleGeorge J. Steirer
George J. Steirer, 76, of Lodi, died Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Hospice of Medina County. He was surrounded by his family, friends, love and laughter. Born February 24, 1937, to Joseph and Helen...
View Article