Golf: Southwest Junior tour offered golfers boost to bigger things
The growth of junior golf over the last two decades has been great. From weekly tournaments, leagues and other options for young players, the sport has seen its popularity blossom. Ahead of it all was...
View ArticleTeachers union supports levy, but not confident about board
MEDINA — The union representing Medina public school teachers will support the school district’s 5.9-mill levy on the Nov. 5 ballot, but declined to rescind a vote of no confidence in the Board of...
View ArticleJobless rate not as bad as it appears
The number of Medina County residents looking for work was up in June for the third month in a row. But growth in jobs failed to keep pace. As a result, the county’s unemployment rate jumped to 6.6...
View ArticleFormer party chair named judge in Lohn’s retirement
Former Medina County Republican Party chairman Kevin Dunn has been named to replace Juvenile/Probate Judge John Lohn, who retired. Gov. John Kasich announced the appointment Tuesday. Kevin Dunn John...
View ArticleLaw enforcement simulates school shooting scenario
Two agents with the Medina County Drug Task Force climb the stairs, weapons drawn, during an “active shooter” training exercise at Medina High School on Tuesday. Because of their status as task force...
View ArticleBrowns: John Greco receives new contract
BEREA — Guard John Greco was “caught off guard” when the Browns approached him recently about a new contract. He was “thrilled” when the five-year deal, which runs through 2017, was finalized Tuesday....
View ArticleBrowns: Five issues heading into camp
The Browns will open training camp Thursday afternoon in Berea, and the first padded practice is scheduled for Saturday. As is usually the case with the Browns, they’re in the middle — or start — of a...
View ArticleTribe Tuesday: Night of mistakes costs Indians in 4-3 loss
SEATTLE — The mistake Drew Stubbs made was overthinking. Representing the tying run for Cleveland and standing at third base in the ninth inning with no outs, Stubbs had all the scenarios ready in his...
View ArticleBrowns: Players embrace defensive philosophy
BEREA — The trademark braids are gone. “It was time,” cropped defensive coordinator Ray Horton said Tuesday in a pre-training camp news conference. “It’s been that way for seven years. Change of pace....
View ArticleCavs: Draft pick Sergey Karasev just wants to play
INDEPENDENCE — Sergey Karasev doesn’t care if he plays shooting guard or small forward for the Cavaliers. The No. 19 pick in the NBA Draft just wants to play. “I’m not a stupid guy,” the 19-year-old...
View ArticlePolice to hold OVI checkpoint Thursday evening
A drunken driving checkpoint announced earlier this week will take place Thursday evening. The checkpoint’s location will be announced Thursday morning, according to the Ohio Highway Patrol’s Medina...
View ArticleBrunswick police log for July 25
Brunswick police Thursday, July 18 4:23 p.m. — Michael D. Stroller, 19, Olmsted Falls, served with a warrant for drug paraphernalia from the city of Brunswick in the 4200 block of Center Road. Friday,...
View ArticleCounty lost four teens to suicide in 10 months
Note: This story is part of a larger piece, focusing on the effectiveness of laws and school policies surrounding the reporting of teens who may be suicidal. • To see the main story, click here. • For...
View ArticleLocal, national agencies help those considering suicide
Note: This list is part of a larger piece, focusing on the effectiveness of laws and school policies surrounding the reporting of teens who may be suicidal. • To see the main story, click here. • To...
View ArticleTeen’s suicide raises questions about law, school policies
Note: This is the main story story in a larger piece, focusing on the effectiveness of laws and school policies surrounding the reporting of teens who may be suicidal. • For resources on who can help...
View ArticleYear’s 6th OVI checkpoint to be held Thursday in Medina Twp.
A drunken driving checkpoint announced earlier this week will be held 7 to 10 p.m. tonight in Medina Township, on Route 42 north of Fenn Road. The checkpoint is funded by federal grants and is the...
View ArticleTribe: Kazmir stellar in 10-1 win against Mariners
SEATTLE — Scott Kazmir feels he’s a complete pitcher now, not just a hard thrower. Kazmir allowed just one hit over his eight innings, Michael Bourn hit his first career grand slam and the Indians...
View ArticleBrowns training camp: Five key players to watch
Ninety players will report for the first training camp practice this afternoon. Fifty-three will make the final roster in September. Everyone will have a hand in the Browns’ success or failure, but...
View ArticleSports: Babe Ruth League ends season in style
BRUNSWICK — The East beat the West 12-3 in the Brunswick Senior Babe Ruth League All-Star Game at Mooney Park. Eleven players had hits for the East, with Tyler Mocio, Scotty Zipp and Elijah Galloway...
View ArticleCounty fair: Demo derbies, motocross and Rough Trucks are big draws
Popular sporting events like Rough Truck, above, and motocross, below, return to the Medina County Fairgrounds next week. Last year, Adam Kisilewicz of Seville, above, plowed through the mud in the...
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