Another stuck horse dies after being stuck in muddy pond
SPENCER TWP. — For the second time in five days, a Medina County horse has died after being trapped in a muddy pond. The 2,000-pound draft horse became stuck in a Spencer Township pond on Monday and...
View ArticleWith Proper Air Sealing Techniques, You Can Save A Bundle On Energy Costs
If your home isn’t sealed properly to keep warm air out in the summer and keep it inside in the winter, you’re likely paying much higher energy bills than you need to. With the depths of summer...
View ArticleGetting time to ride the Big Wheel
David Silvestri, an equipment operator for Bates Amusement of Wintersville, Ohio, works on the Ferris wheel lights Wednesday morning at the Medina County Fairgrounds. Silvestri, of Victorville, Calif.,...
View ArticleMedina County’s Helen Stephenson lived a life of roses
Helen Stephenson wasn’t satisfied with planting a few roses. She had to plant her entire yard. In fact, some of the roses Stephenson was responsible for are still growing at the Western Reserve Masonic...
View ArticleGolf notes: Five from area are in Optimist Championship
Five Medina County golfers will take part in the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship, which opens today at PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Medina’s Michael Bishop...
View ArticleLocal Corner: Many stars shine in Babe Ruth League
The Home team rallied to defeat the Away team 16-10 in the Brunswick Senior Babe Ruth League All-Star Game. Scott Suren, who won the Home Run Derby championship, Shawn O’Brien and Tyler Oehlstrom had...
View ArticleDetroit ties up crucial series with Tribe
CLEVELAND — A day after playing a near flawless game against Central Division leader Detroit, the Indians returned to their highly imperfect selves Wednesday night at Progressive Field. Poor pitching...
View ArticlePoint guard Jeremy Pargo comes to Cavs in deal
INDEPENDENCE — It can’t be said that the Cavaliers have done nothing since the NBA Draft. The team that last week claimed power forward Jon Leuer off waivers from the Houston Rockets made another minor...
View ArticleJosh Gordon grateful for chance with Browns
BEREA – Josh Gordon was tired, and his head was swimming after nearly non-stop instruction from the coaches in his first practice as a Brown. He had no time to gripe. He was too busy being grateful....
View ArticlePolice say an Ohio man made Colorado shooting threats
SPRINGFIELD — Deputies say an Ohio man has been arrested after making threats on a 911 call related to the recent Colorado theater shooting. The Springfield News-Sun reported that the 37-year-old man...
View ArticleSpot road repairs in Brunswick to begin this fall
BRUNSWICK — Despite a tight budget, the city is looking to fix its worst road problems as the beginning to a preventive maintenance program. The city will spend $115,000 to do spot road repairs with...
View ArticleFOR RENT: Big equipment, see Medina County
MEDINA — County, municipal and township officials are looking to save money by sharing heavy machinery and equipment. County Commissioner Steve Hambley said the program is a practical one that would...
View ArticleCareer Center adds classes, partners with Lorain college
MEDINA — For the second time this year, the Medina County Career Center is partnering with another organization to offer training in jobs that are in demand. Beginning in September, the center will...
View ArticleBrowns on the sales block
Cleveland Browns players take part in training camp exercises Friday in Berea. (CHUCK HUMEL / GAZETTE) BEREA — The Lerner family has owned and operated the Cleveland Browns since Al Lerner paid a...
View ArticleCourt trustee: Builder is ineligible for bankruptcy
Reorganization isn’t an option for a Medina County homebuilder who has filed for bankruptcy, according to a federal court trustee. Wadsworth resident Stephen Kovack filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in...
View ArticleLt. governor discusses ways to link companies with qualified workers
Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor speaks to a group of business owners at Philpott Rubber Co. in Brunswick on Friday. (JENNIFER PIGNOLET / GAZETTE) BRUNSWICK — If a company has job openings but can’t find workers...
View ArticleFound backpack was ‘meth lab’
MEDINA — City police and Medina County Drug Task Force agents are investigating the discovery of a portable methamphetamine lab inside a backpack Friday morning. The backpack was found by a maintenance...
View ArticleStunt show a tribute to ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’
It started as a passion — maybe even an obsession — and turned into a full-time job. Champion Township resident Raymond Kohn was born in 1977, two years before “The Dukes of Hazzard” started its...
View ArticleLerner wasn’t meant to be an owner
BEREA — The NFL owners meetings are an exclusive event. They’re held in a luxury hotel at a beautiful location, and only 32 people are allowed into the most important sessions. Most people fantasize...
View ArticlePlayers go about their business
BEREA — The Browns held their first full team practice of the season Friday afternoon, just hours after owner Randy Lerner announced the franchise’s possible sale. To a man, though, Cleveland’s players...
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