Granger Township boy, 16, injured today in 2-vehicle crash
GRANGER TWP — A 16-year-old township boy is in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash this morning at the intersection of Wilbur and Stony Hill roads. Trooper Harley Steppenbacker, of the Ohio...
View ArticleBoys basketball: The Comets shoot down Bees
By Chad Grant MEDINA — Behind a stellar shooting night and big fourth-quarter run, the Solon boys basketball team held on to knock off Medina 64-55 Friday in Northeast Ohio Conference cross-divisional...
View ArticleBlue Devils bounce back with win against North Royalton
BRUNSWICK — When it comes to playing poorly in consecutive games this season, Brunswick boys basketball team has been Teflon. Bad things simply don’t stick to these Blue Devils. Brunswick’s Zach Parker...
View ArticleCoach wants Anderson Varejao on All-Star team
CLEVELAND — There’s no chance Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao is going to get voted into the NBA All-Star Game in fan balloting. Cleveland coach Byron Scott, however, is campaigning for the...
View ArticleObituaries for Jan. 28, 2012
Helen Barabas Jonathan Brown Robert Myers Georgann Welty Read the full obituaries on The Medina-Gazette E-edition at: http://wp2.medina-gazette.com/GazettEdition/
View ArticleCavaliers struggle for entire game vs. Nets
CLEVELAND — Don’t be fooled by the final score. Ditto for Kyrie Irving’s point total. The New Jersey Nets beat the Cavaliers a whole lot worse than 99-96 indicates, leading from start to finish Friday...
View ArticlePublic meetings slated for Monday, Jan. 30
MONDAY Brunswick Hills Township trustees, executive session to conduct interviews for possible employment with township service department, 9:30 a.m., township hall, 1918 Pearl Road. Hinckley Township...
View ArticleLitchfield fire department loses privileges to store drugs
LITCHFIELD TWP. — As township trustees search for a new fire chief, the Ohio Department of Pharmacy has revoked the Fire Department’s paramedic drug privileges. Chris Reed, the compliance and...
View ArticleWrestling: The Bees still have a shot at crown
CUYAHOGA FALLS — Matt Hogue was the hero and Medina wrestling coach Chad Gilmore picked up his 99th career dual meet victory in a dramatic come-from-behind 34-27 win over Cuyahoga Falls on Thursday....
View ArticleKindles, other devices available to patrons of Wadsworth library
WADSWORTH — Beginning Monday, almost 100 electronic gadgets will be available for two-week check-out at the Wadsworth Ella M. Everhard Public Library. Library Director Allen Nichols said the library...
View ArticleGranger Twp. teen critically hurt in two-car wreck
GRANGER TWP. — A 16-year-old boy on his way to school and another township resident were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning at Wilbur and Stony Hill roads. Trooper Harley Steppenbacker of...
View ArticleJack Snowball will play football for D-I Miami (Ohio)
WADSWORTH — Wake-up calls at 8 a.m. Sunday are usually met with a groan and a phone slamming down. But when it’s a Division I college football program offering a full scholarship, exceptions can be...
View ArticleOhio bill would make left lanes for passing only
COLUMBUS — A bill that would raise the speed limit on Ohio interstate highways also would make it a crime to drive in the left lane unless you’re passing or exiting. Republican state Rep. Ron Maag said...
View ArticleGirls basketball: Grizzlies clinch a Suburban League title share
By Chad Grant GREEN — It was a big-game atmosphere. The Green fans were fired up and the student section was chanting at tip-off, ready for the home team to pull of the upset. Enter “The Silencer” —...
View ArticleOhio Highway Patrol: Granger teen still serious after Friday crash
GRANGER TWP. — A township teenager remained hospitalized Monday following an accident on his way to school Friday, according to the Ohio Highway Patrol. A dispatcher at the Medina post said no...
View ArticleMichael Butts pleads not guilty to theft in youth football case
MEDINA — A former youth football coach pleaded not guilty Monday to charges alleging he stole money from the defunct Medina Bees Youth Football, a nonprofit organization. Michael T. Butts, 47, of 966...
View ArticleCemetery in Kent to welcome people and their pets
KENT, Ohio — A cemetery in northeast Ohio will offer a final resting place to both people and their pets. In the spring, Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent will open a new section with gravesites for...
View ArticleHow A Carbon Monoxide Detector Could Benefit Your Family
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas given off as a byproduct of the combustion process. Nicknamed “the silent killer,” this gas is impossible to detect with any of the human senses. Every year,...
View ArticleBrunswick school officials hope a play will spur bullying discussion
BRUNSWICK — The community is invited Thursday night to take a look inside the often secret world of bullying. Brunswick Schools is hosting a play, “I Have a Secret,” produced by Chesterland-based...
View ArticleWrestling: Wadsworth crowns four champs at last GIT
WADSWORTH — They don’t come tougher for Nick Tavanello. At least they haven’t this year as the two-time state champion from Wadsworth proved himself — not that he had to — in a loaded heavyweight class...
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