Browns: Whisenhunt in mix again for coaching position
Ken Whisenhunt came close to becoming Browns coach last year. He’s in the mix again this time, adding a strong candidate to Cleveland’s complex search. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Browns will...
View ArticleOSU football: Miller is staying at Ohio State
COLUMBUS — Braxton Miller still has a lot he wants to get done at Ohio State. That’s why the junior announced Thursday night he’ll return for his senior season. The 6-foot-2, 215-pounder, a two-time...
View ArticleGirls basketball: Medina’s Casey Midlik shining after ACL surgery
Casey Midlik was ready to play basketball before she was born. Let’s explain. Now a Medina senior, Midlik’s mother, Paula, was a longtime assistant coach at the school under John Semenik and later took...
View ArticleMedina boil alert could be lifted by 6 p.m.
MEDINA – Medina’s water supply is “in very good shape” after experiencing one of the closest calls in the city’s almost 200 year history, officials said. City Service Director Nino Picolli expects the...
View ArticleBeatrice L. Steele
Beatrice L. Steele, 83, of Medina, and Crystal River, Florida, entered into rest Sunday, January 5, 2014. Beatrice was born May 3, 1930, in Cleveland, to the late Otto and Mae Teubner. She attended...
View ArticleSylvia F. Williams
Sylvia F. Williams, 92, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Western Reserve Masonic Community. Sylvia was born December 31, 1921 in Hinckley, to the late Anton and Frantiska (Tengler) Drasny. She...
View ArticleBobby R. Banks
Bobby R. Banks, 57, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 9, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 28, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Walter and Shirley...
View ArticleEleanor S. Hauth
Eleanor S. Hauth, 87, of Medina, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 8, 2014. She was born May 12, 1926, to the late Raymond and Julia (nee Kepes) Barnard in Cleveland. Eleanor was a long time...
View ArticleAlice P. Rozak
Alice P. Rozak (nee Lapka), 92, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond R; loving mother of Raymond R. II (Lin), Robert A. (Janice), Thomas T. (deceased),...
View ArticleWestfield Township fiscal officer resigns
Westfield Township trustees scrambled Friday to find a replacement for the township’s fiscal officer, Sandra Tryon, who resigned this week. Tryon turned in a letter of resignation Monday, citing as her...
View ArticleMedina school board backs suit to overturn contract
MEDINA — The Medina school board and a city resident have filed a joint motion to jumpstart a lawsuit challenging the superintendent’s contract awarded to Randy Stepp last January. The move is unusual...
View ArticleGOP names Ray to elections board
The Medina County Republican Party Executive Committee has voted to appoint Sharon Ray to a full term on the Medina County Board of Elections, commencing in March. Ray is chairwoman of the Medina...
View ArticleCity of Medina may abandon effort to buy Masonic Temple
An unexpectedly high counter offer has Medina officials reconsidering their offer to buy the Masonic Temple. On the agenda for tonight’s Finance Committee and regular Council meetings is an ordinance...
View ArticleCounty farmers hit with higher tax bills
SHARON TWP. — Brian Guccion wasn’t surprised to see the tax bill for his farm this year. He had heard rumors that farm values were jumping up. “All the residential taxes went down 10 percent and ours...
View ArticleMedina County park events for January
Following is a list of Medina County Park District programs and activities for the remainder of the month. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Register at www.medinacountyparks.com. For more...
View Article‘American Hustle’ nets actor awards, ‘12 Years a Slave’ takes best drama
Shut out all night at the Golden Globes, the historical drama “12 Years a Slave” eked out the night’s top honor, best film drama, while the con-artist caper “American Hustle” landed a leading three...
View ArticleCollege basketball: Strongsville’s White helps Hawkeyes stun Buckeyes
COLUMBUS — There’s an invisible line that a good team must cross to become a national or even conference contender. Iowa climbed over that mental barrier on Sunday. Roy Devin Marble scored 22 points,...
View ArticleGirls basketball: Grizzlies end key SL game on 24-6 run
BATH TWP. — The Whiz Kids aren’t ready quite yet, but they’re getting closer. The Revere girls basketball team gave Wadsworth its best shot and was tied with the No. 2 team in The Associated Press...
View ArticleCavs: Loss to Kings is largest of NBA season
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — DeMarcus Cousins found himself in an unusual place Sunday night, sitting on the bench the entire fourth quarter. Sacramento’s center liked the feeling of not being needed in a rare...
View ArticleGymnastics: Medina junior with painful left ankle places second in all-around
MEDINA — Samantha Borrelli’s left ankle is still sore, but her heart and determination are as strong as ever. The Medina junior fought through the pain Saturday at the Rich Clevidence Invitational,...
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