Neo-Nazi Spisak executed today for 1980s ‘hunting party’ deaths
LUCASVILLE — Ohio has executed a one-time neo-Nazi who shot to death two men and a teen more than a quarter century ago on the campus of Cleveland State University in a shooting spree that targeted...
View ArticleWeather woes, accidents pound Medina County
Ice on Medina’s Public Square brought smiles to faces throughout the weekend at the 17th annual Ice Festival, but ice and snow made roads treacherous for Medina County drivers Monday. “It’s pretty bad...
View ArticleMedina County to discuss how state cuts might impact local funds
MEDINA — Leaders from throughout the area are expected to meet Wednesday to talk about the future of the funds the state allocates to libraries, townships, cities and villages every year. County...
View ArticleCollege notes: Ben Klafczynski eyes big season
If Kent State’s first series of the baseball season is any indication, this should be quite a year for senior Ben Klafczynski. The former Highland standout is off to a fast start, and his skills at the...
View ArticleLocal Corner: Two area teams capture crowns
MEDINA — Two area girls basketball teams hit nothing but net in recent events. The St. Francis Xavier eighth-grade team went undefeated to win the Gesu Morrissey Classic in University Heights. Team...
View ArticleWeather stops Monday basketball games
Two tournament games involving Medina County girls basketball teams were postponed Monday due to inclement weather. Black River’s Wellington Division III Sectional game against Loudonville will now be...
View ArticleGirls basketball: Bucks season comes to a close with loss
ELYRIA — Buckeye girls basketball coach Randy Haury wasn’t sure what he watched Monday afternoon. The Bucks committed a handful of unforced errors and were stagnant at times on the offensive end,...
View ArticleOhio snow storm leaves thousands without power
COLUMBUS — Thousands have no electricity in Ohio and schools are canceling or delaying classes in the wake of a storm that dumped heavy rain, ice and snow. FirstEnergy Corp. reported today that more...
View ArticleUnions to protest Ohio collective bargaining bill today
COLUMBUS — An Ohio hearing on a bill that would strip public employees of collective bargaining rights is expected to bring thousands of protesters to the Statehouse in Columbus. Unions say thousands...
View ArticleObama pushes innovation today at Cleveland business meet
CLEVELAND — President Barack Obama says he wants to learn about the success and the failures of small business people to better understand what the federal government can do to help the private sector...
View ArticleSearch for cause of Hinckley blast on hold
HINCKLEY TWP. — A family and a community may never know what caused the explosion that killed Fred and Claire Martin in their Hinckley Hills Road home the morning of Feb. 7. State Fire Marshal...
View ArticleTeenager gets jail time in Ehrbar deaths
MEDINA — A young man apologized for his actions that led to the deaths of two teenagers last year, and their mother forgave him Thursday in juvenile court. “I’m sorry Mrs. Ehrbar for my fault in this...
View ArticleNFL combine notes: Rams coach speaks highly of Browns’ Pat Shurmur
INDIANAPOLIS - St. Louis Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo worked with new Browns coach Pat Shurmur for eight years. He gave a scouting report for Cleveland fans Thursday at the first day of the NFL...
View ArticleGazette deliveries to be late this morning
Due to snowy weather this morning, home deliveries of The Gazette are expected to be one to two hours late. Our carriers are doing the best they can to deliver newspapers in the rough driving...
View ArticleThe Gazette’s “E”dition is FREE today
Check out The Gazette’s “E”dition if you’re stuck around the house today. It’s FREE!!! Visit http://medinagazette.oh.newsmemory.com/
View ArticleOhio health officials say flu season is at its peak
TOLEDO — What medical professionals describe as a slow flu season is reaching its peak around Ohio, according to state health officials. Epidemiologist Patti Fraker with the Toledo-Lucas County Health...
View ArticleBrowns GM Tom Heckert, coach Pat Shurmur express confidence in QB Colt McCoy
INDIANAPOLIS - Browns general manager Tom Heckert and coach Pat Shurmur reiterated their confidence in quarterback Colt McCoy on Friday at an hour-long interview session with Cleveland media at the NFL...
View ArticleNFL scouting combine update: WR A.J. Green in mix for Browns, was mentored by...
INDIANAPOLIS — Georgia receiver A.J. Green is a popular choice for the Browns to draft with the sixth pick in April. They have an obvious need for a game-changing wideout, and Green fits the bill at...
View ArticleCommercial proposal wins an ‘I do’
MEDINA — Hairstylist Dee Horton thought she’d be giving a television crew a how-to on hair care Thursday and a commercial for a heating company that features her boyfriend, David Jones, would air at...
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