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Judge Kimbler announces retirement, will not seek re-election
MEDINA — After almost 28 years on the bench, Medina County Common Pleas Judge James L. Kimbler announced today he will not seek re-election in the November election. “After a long and thoughtful...
View ArticleGov. Kasich to give State of the State speech in Medina
Staff and wire reports COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. John Kasich will once again give his State of the State address outside the capital, delivering the annual speech Feb. 24 in the northeast Ohio city of...
View ArticleMichele R. Smith (Micki)
Michele R. Smith (Micki), 46, of Lodi, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the Akron General Medical Center. She was born July 29, 1967 in Medina, to Philip and Jerri (Aungst) Johns....
View ArticleMedina’s Masonic Lodge offer is off table
MEDINA — An apparent misunderstanding may have put an end to a possible deal between the city of Medina and the Masonic Lodge. On Monday, City Council voted to repeal a $250,000 offer to buy the...
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Man pleads guilty to growing pot in his home
MEDINA — A 63-year-old Liverpool Township man whose wife was set to testify against him pleaded guilty Friday to illegally growing marijuana in his home. John Staub, of 5580 Sleepy Hollow Road, pleaded...
View ArticleCounty to get $527K casino payment
The checks are in the mail for this year’s first distribution of funds from the state’s four casinos. Medina County’s share is $527,000, according to the Ohio Department of Taxation website. Since...
View ArticleBreak-in at Verizon store may be related to other thefts
A pair of burglars hit a local cell phone store and police believe the theft may be related to similar break-ins across Northeast Ohio. Shortly before 7:30 a.m. Jan. 7, a masked burglar used an axe to...
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Browns: Mike Munchak interviews for coaching job
The Browns aren’t twiddling their thumbs while they wait to interview Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase. They interviewed Mike Munchak on Monday in Tennessee, according to an ESPN report. The...
View ArticleRick Noland commentary: Mr. Happy gets sappy
This is going to take every nice bone in my body — and some sarcasm — but let’s attempt to Rick-o-chet around the world of sports in a positive fashion: Not a huge fan of the NFL’s parity-based system,...
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College football: Connor Cook rewarded for his resiliency
Hinckley native Connor Cook holds the Rose Bowl trophy after Michigan State defeated Stanford. After being pulled from the Notre Dame game earlier in the season, the quarterback bounced back to lead...
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High school wrestling: Grizzlies hope to add to glowing resume
COLUMBUS — Wadsworth’s wrestling program has accomplished pretty much everything there is to do in the sport. The lone thing missing from the Grizzlies’ resume, however, is an appearance in the...
View ArticleMary M. Clark
Mary M. Clark, 102, of Spencer, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Samaritan Care in Medina. She was born January 12, 1911 in Penfield, Ohio, to Albert and Kitty (Crow) Foster. She worked for...
View Article‘Draconian’ cuts for Cloverleaf expected if pair of tax issues fail
LODI — Cloverleaf again is going to the voters for more money. This time the school board plans to place a combination issue on the May 6 primary ballot that includes a 3.5-mill property tax and a 0.75...
View ArticleSheriff: Pounds of pot found, meth lab shut down
Medina County law enforcement officials recently made several drug arrests, two by chance and four others after a two-month investigation. On Saturday, county sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle at...
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Former teacher placed in intervention program for pot
MEDINA — A judge placed a former Claggett Middle School teacher in an intervention program Monday after she pleaded guilty to letting her husband grow and sell marijuana in their Litchfield Township...
View ArticleFederal court: Internet providers can block Google, Netflix, YouTube, news
In a decision that could reshape consumers’ access to entertainment, news and other online content, a federal appeals court Tuesday set aside Federal Communications Commission rules designed to ensure...
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Wrestling: Grizzlies place 54-win streak on line against Knights
WADSWORTH — If last year’s meeting is any indication, Thursday night’s Wadsworth-Nordonia dual will be one for the ages. After the Grizzlies’ thrilling 31-22 victory a year ago, the teams find...
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Boys basketball: Buckeyes pull away early
YORK TWP. — The atmosphere at the Buckeye boys basketball team’s 68-41 non-league win over Cloverleaf can be summarized in one sentence. The loudest cheer Tuesday night came when the Colts’ student...
View ArticleBrowns: Two more coaching candidates out of the running
Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles won’t be the next coach of the Browns. Neither will former Packers quarterbacks coach Ben McAdoo. Two of the candidates that interviewed for...
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College signing: Alice Ho selects Southern Illinois
WADSWORTH — Wadsworth native Alice Ho can’t wait to become a Saluki. The Gazette MVP for girls golf was contacted by Southern Illinois in the summer. The Division I school wasn’t necessarily high on...
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