Fallen officer honored today
Police officers countywide will wear black mourning bands over their badges today to honor Lodi police Capt. Carl E. Summers who was killed in the line of duty 36 years ago. With the approval of Gov....
View ArticleCourt upholds conviction on sex charge
MEDINA — A Montville Township man accused of raping a teenager will remain in prison following an appellate court’s ruling that upheld his conviction of sexually assaulting another teenager. Patrick J....
View ArticleNelson Mandela memorial a world tribute
A South African girl held by her mother kisses a statue of former president Nelson Mandela on Monday at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory in Johannesburg, South Africa. (AP PHOTO) JOHANNESBURG — An...
View ArticleBrowns: Chudzinski positive despite heartbreaking loss to Patriots
BEREA — Browns coach Rob Chudzinski stuck with his script and chose to accentuate the positive Monday afternoon. It wasn’t easy, though, coming just 24 hours after Cleveland completely melted down in a...
View ArticleCollege signing: Bears snare Medina goalie Dean McNeil
MEDINA — Dean McNeil could’ve gone to a host of schools to continue his soccer career. The 2013 Gazette MVP is coming off the best season ever for a Medina goalkeeper, something that didn’t go...
View ArticleNoland commentary: Of rulings, schooling & tooling
Got a lot to catch up on regarding the Browns and Buckeyes, so let’s Rick-o-chet around the world of sports: I’ve said for years that the NFL’s penalty for pass interference is often too severe. To...
View ArticleOhio State: Buckeyes off to Orange Bowl after MSU loss
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. — The Bowl Championship Series came calling once again for Ohio State, albeit not the game the Buckeyes wanted. A day after seeing their national-title hopes and 24-game winning...
View ArticleCavs: Brown feels team in progressing in multiple aspects
INDEPENDENCE — The Cavaliers are feeling better about themselves, but they know they still have work to do. Cleveland has won three of its last four to improve to 7-13 on the season heading into a game...
View ArticlePrep Athletes of the Week for Dec. 10
Craig Randall Boys basketball Craig Randall, Medina: Junior shooting guard had 62 points, 21 rebounds and 11 assists in three games. … Opened week with 16 points and eight rebounds in 73-52 victory...
View ArticleGroups hope to support troops after their service
The current facade of the veterans hall. (GAZETTE PHOTO) Veterans groups and county officials hope to raise $1 million to renovate the Medina County Veterans Hall at 620 N. Broadway St. in Medina....
View ArticleBoyfriend indicted for alleged knife attack
MEDINA — A Medina County grand jury has indicted a 36-year-old Medina man, charging him with breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and attacking her with a knife. David L. Saunders Jr., of 903...
View ArticleAccused drug trafficker hit with weapons charge
MEDINA — A 23-year-old Medina man free on bond on a marijuana trafficking charge was indicted for having a firearm while awaiting trial. Taylor J. Riggs, of 900 Dawn Court, Apt. 21, was charged with...
View ArticleMedina police log for Dec. 11
Medina police Tuesday, Dec. 3 3:43 p.m. — 800 block W. Smith Road, man reported cell phone stolen while he was at work. 4:32 p.m. — 600 block E. Smith Road, iPad reported stolen. Wednesday, Dec. 4 9:55...
View ArticleBoys basketball: Bulldogs clamp down on Grizzlies
GREEN — The Wadsworth boys basketball team won’t want to remember Tuesday. After a decent start to its matchup with Suburban League rival Green, things got ugly fast. Wadsworth’s Austin White puts up a...
View ArticleCavs: Irving stellar in win
CLEVELAND — What should a team do when it blows an 18-point lead before halftime? Build a 19-point lead in the second half. That’s what Kyrie Irving and the Cavaliers did Tuesday night at Quicken Loans...
View ArticleBrowns commentary: Jackson earns right to stress positives
Linebacker D’Qwell Jackson didn’t need long to find the silver lining in the 27-26 loss Sunday to the Patriots. For nearly three quarters the Browns kept Tom Brady out of the end zone. For 57-plus...
View ArticleBoys basketball: Evan Schreck leads charge
MEDINA — Evan Schreck wasn’t able to describe it. Whatever it was, it wasn’t good for Parma’s boys basketball team. Evan Schreck The Medina junior missed just one shot Tuesday night in helping the Bees...
View ArticleBoys basketball: Hornets wear out Minutemen
BATH TWP. — Forcing turnovers is oftentimes secondary to the war of attrition. The Highland boys basketball team prefers to implement run-and-jump and diamond presses to speed up the game. The main...
View ArticleCavs: Small guards playing big for Brown
CLEVELAND — Cavaliers coach Mike Brown has always been a fan of big guards, but he’s turning over a new leaf this season. In recent games, Brown has put 6-foot-3 Kyrie Irving, 6-3 Jarrett Jack and 6-4...
View ArticleOdd Fellows brave the cold to keep kids warm
The Odd Fellows of Medina will be back on Medina’s Public Square this weekend to sell Christmas trees. Proceeds benefit local underprivileged children. From left, Bob Lavelle, Tim Lynskey, Mark...
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