Ohio’s unemployment rate drops to 7 percent
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s unemployment rate has dropped slightly to 7 percent after three consecutive months of holding steady at the same rate. The state Department of Job and Family Services said today that...
View ArticleMedina Library program stirs up protest
MEDINA — Pastors of two local churches and some community members are upset about a paranormal festival Saturday at the Medina Library. The Paranormal Fest is noon to 10 p.m. at the library, 210 S....
View ArticlePolice: North Randall cop found with sex offender, topless dancer, 17
BRUNSWICK — A North Randall auxiliary officer was removed from the department after he was found in a car outside a strip club with a registered sex offender and a 17-year-old girl who worked as a...
View ArticleOfficers to look for drunk drivers tonight at area checkpoint
MEDINA — Local police have scheduled a checkpoint tonight in Medina County to help deter the number of drunk drivers on the road. Officers will be on scene from 8:30 p.m. today to 1 a.m. Saturday at...
View ArticleVaughn, Phillips lead way
Dan Brown The Gazette SULLIVAN TWP. — Two running backs combined for almost 300 yards and five touchdowns and the defense was near-perfect. That was Black River’s football team Friday night as it...
View ArticleMan shoots, kills alleged burglar
ELYRIA — A homeowner shot and killed a man he and his wife say broke into their Water Street home early Friday. Police said the home at 112 Water St. was burglarized Thursday night, and the homeowner,...
View ArticleSmucker’s product linked to salmonella scare
Officials have told school lunch programs across the country to check to see whether they have any Smucker’s Uncrustables sandwiches that might contain peanut butter made by a New Mexico company that...
View ArticleWoman wants shelter, but won’t give up her dogs
Click here to see Mary Uhlik and her dogs on YouTube. MEDINA — Mary Uhlik doesn’t consider herself homeless. “I’m not homeless. I have the van,” she said. There are also the cheap, small motel rooms...
View ArticleScout files name 4 in county
MEDINA — At least four Boy Scouts of America volunteers in Medina County were ousted by the organization between 1979 and 1999 because they were considered unfit to lead children, according to the...
View ArticleWanda M. Hummel
Wanda M. Hummel, 86, of Medina, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Wanda was born September 12, 1926 in New Boston, Ohio to the late Orville and Thelma (Briggs) Horner. She formerly owned and...
View ArticleJuanita (Dee) Evelyn Reeder
Juanita (Dee) Evelyn Reeder, 75, was born January 10, 1937, to the late John and Beulah Headley. After eagerly awaiting her arrival into the Savior’s presence, she entered His Kingdom Thursday, October...
View ArticleDonald H. Broadsword
Donald H. Broadsword, 80, of Litchfield, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012, at his home. He was born in Litchfield on August 22, 1932, to the late Jay and Donna Broadsword. Don has resided in...
View ArticleMarian J. Gussett
Marian J. Gussett, age 85, of Medina, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012. She was born October 3, 1927, in Akron, to the late Paul and Mary (Koma) Zapka. Marian was a former business teacher at...
View ArticleJuanita (Dee) Evelyn Reeder
Juanita (Dee) Evelyn Reeder, 75, was born January 10, 1937, to the late John and Beulah Headley. After eagerly awaiting her arrival into the Savior’s presence, she entered His Kingdom Thursday, October...
View ArticleCross country runners are gearing up for state
ELYRIA — There’s still work to be done, but Buckeye’s cross country program accomplished its missions at Saturday’s Elyria District, as the boys and girls teams advanced to regionals for second...
View ArticleBlue Devils shut down Grizzlies in sectional soccer action
WADSWORTH — The key for Brunswick’s boys soccer team Saturday was simple: Put the pressure on Wadsworth. Mission accomplished. Justin Miller The Blue Devils scored a goal in each half and made it...
View ArticleBrowns: Coach Pat Shurmur made horrible decisions
Browns coach Pat Shurmur will always remember his first visit to Lucas Oil Stadium, which resulted in his initial NFL victory on Sept. 18, 2011. Shurmur’s second trip to Indianapolis was also...
View ArticleJosh Gordon’s miscue a big reason why Browns are 1-6
INDIANAPOLIS — The play call was bold. The throw beautiful. After an uneven performance for 3½ quarters Sunday, the Browns were moments from taking their first lead of the game. The highly anticipated...
View ArticleGirls golf: Hornets finish 2nd to Dublin Jerome by 1 stroke
COLUMBUS — Tears gave way to a realization: The 2012 Highland girls golf team will have a banner hanging in the high school gymnasium. Then again, one stroke caused those tears to dry slowly. From left...
View ArticleWhat’s on the ballot
Here’s a list of races and issues on the 2012 Medina County election ballot: Medina County Ballot
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