State’s high court upholds Ohio smoking ban
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s statewide smoking ban is constitutional, the state Supreme Court ruled unanimously today. The court rejected claims by a Columbus tavern owner that argued the fines it was charged for...
View ArticleTrack & field: It’s time to take care of business
Late May is the time of year when track and field athletes find out a lot about themselves. Black River’s Austin Phillips is one of them. Caleb Kupetz will be competing in the 4x200 relay at the...
View ArticleHigh school softball: Bees play Aurora Thursday in regional action
AKRON — They are not strangers. When the Medina and Aurora softball teams meet in a University of Akron Division I Regional semifinal Thursday at 5 p.m. at Lee Jackson Field, it will be a rematch of a...
View ArticleCavs’ Kyrie Irving, Tristan Thompson earn rookie honors
INDEPENDENCE –— Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson joined teammate and NBA Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving in getting a little love Tuesday. Irving was a unanimous selection to the seven-player...
View ArticleSam Kraus finishes career in style for Buckeye
SULLIVAN TWP. — It was a strong ending to Sam Kraus’ high school baseball career. The senior capped a 22-inning scoreless streak Tuesday as Buckeye defeated Black River 3-0 in the Patriot Athletic...
View ArticleMedina’s 4×800-meter team still on the right track
AMHERST — It was déjà vu for the Medina girls 4×800-meter team Wednesday at the Amherst Division I Regional. A year ago, the Bees ran a school record to qualify for the state meet, where they...
View ArticleHighland High School is hosting a wrestling camp
GRANGER TWP. — Highland’s Top of the Rock wrestling camp will run June 18-22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school. The camp is designed for beginner to advanced wrestlers. On hand will be NCAA...
View ArticleHornets’ Calvin Rhoads is headed to state meet
AUSTINTOWN — The Austintown-Fitch Division I Regional began Wednesday with the boys pole vault. More than three hours later, the same event also ended the competition at Falcon Stadium. Highland senior...
View ArticleJobless rate in Medina County falls below 6 percent
COLUMBUS — The jobless rate in Medina County dropped to below 6 percent in April. Unemployment in April was 5.6 percent, down from the March rate of 6.3 percent, according to data from the Ohio...
View ArticlePirates’ bottom three hitters come out on top
MASSILLON — First baseman Hannah Messenger, designated player Megan Scott and second baseman Leah Sprague refused to be the cherry on top. They wanted the whole sundae. The Nos. 7-9 hitters for Black...
View ArticleCasey Kotchman key in Tribe’s win
CLEVELAND — There’s not a manager in baseball that would take Casey Kotchman over Prince Fielder at first base — unless he has a glove on his right hand. Another tight affair between the Indians and...
View ArticleRegional softball: Two big innings are difference for Pirates
MASSILLON — The Canton Central Catholic softball team giveth and Black River taketh. And taketh and taketh and taketh. Black River’s Hannah Messenger slides home past Canton Central Catholic catcher...
View ArticleJudge John J. Lohn keeps Lodi teenager’s trial open
MEDINA — Juvenile Judge John J. Lohn denied a motion Wednesday to close court proceedings in the case of a Lodi teenager accused of stabbing his parents and brother. Allen A. Kacenjar, the Cleveland...
View ArticleState legislators to vote on new drilling rules
COLUMBUS — Rules regulating oil and gas well construction, water handling, and the disclosure of chemicals used in drilling were ready to clear their final legislative hurdles today and head to Gov....
View ArticleTeen suspect in Chardon school slayings due in court
CHARDON — A prosecutor in northeast Ohio is ready to argue that a 17-year-old charged in the school shooting deaths of three students should face trial as an adult. Geauga County Prosecutor David Joyce...
View ArticleCloverleaf Schools saves $500,000 in health insurance
WESTFIELD TWP. — Cloverleaf Schools will realize about $500,000 in health insurance savings next school year. Superintendent Daryl Kubilus said the commission overseeing the district’s finances asked...
View ArticleMedina’s Bobbi Langlois pitches two-hitter in win vs. Aurora
AKRON — Curveball outside, screwball inside, riseball at the eyes and changeup at the feet. It has taken plenty of blood, sweet and teares for Medina ace Bobbi Langlois to perfect her deadly arsenal of...
View ArticleJacob Dunbar begins quest for tennis title
COLUMBUS — Cloverleaf sophomore Jacob Dunbar has put together one of the finest boys tennis seasons in Medina County history. And he’s not done yet. Jacob Dunbar Dunbar will compete in his second...
View ArticleNothing foul about Medina’s Jen Sansonette
AKRON — When Jen Sansonette has one of her “foul” at-bats, it’s usually a positive sign for the Medina softball team. That was certainly the case Thursday, as the junior right fielder fouled off her...
View ArticleState’s high court dismisses challenge to allow gay marriage
COLUMBUS — The state’s highest court has dismissed a legal challenge to a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow gay marriage in the state. Attorney General Mike DeWine had filed a motion...
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