What’s on the ballot
Here’s a list of races and issues on the 2012 Medina County election ballot: Medina County Ballot
View ArticleBrunswick police investigate crash involving juveniles
BRUNSWICK — Police are investigating a one-vehicle crash that might be linked to drag racing on a city street. Nick Solar, public information officer for the Brunswick Police Department, said a...
View ArticleMontville Twp. man accused of sex with minor is on trial
MEDINA — The fate of a Montville Township man relies largely on whether the jury believes the testimony of teenagers who say he sexually molested them. Patrick J. Shank, 45, of 5170 Chippewa Road,...
View ArticleCounty Treasurer John Burke sends Dems a desist letter
MEDINA — Medina County Treasurer John Burke’s attorney has sent a “cease and desist” letter to the state and county Democratic Party leaders demanding they stop using “untruths” about him in campaign...
View ArticleJessica Porvasnik is HM All-America in golf
Highland senior Jessica Porvasnik was named honorable mention Rolex Junior All-America by the American Junior Golf Association. The award is for summer performances on the AJGA tour. Porvasnik won the...
View ArticleCross country: Mistake helps Carlee Rhoads earn regional berth
By Eric Barnes STRONGSVILLE — Carlee Rhoads may have made the best mistake of her life. The Highland freshman finished in sixth place at last week’s Strongsville Division I District cross country meet...
View ArticleMotivated Bees seek better effort in cross country
By Eric Barnes MEDINA — The Medina boys cross country team advanced to the Tiffin Division I Regional, but the Bees know they need to step it up if they expect to move on to state. “As a team, we’ve...
View ArticleHornets nip Devils in soccer to advance to finals
GRANGER TWP. — If one thing is preached more than anything else by Highland boys soccer coach Bob Sefcik, it’s for his players to follow up shots. The teaching point paid off Wednesday, as Logan Davis...
View ArticleBoys soccer: Bees settle the score in overtime
By Ho Hoffman COPLEY — Revenge. How sweet it is. The Medina boys soccer team got to realize it Wednesday, ushering top-seeded and state-ranked Copley to the sidelines in a Brunswick Division I District...
View ArticleCandidates meet students at Wadsworth High School
WADSWORTH — High school students received first-hand experience of the political process Tuesday morning as hopefuls vying for local and state office spoke at a candidates forum. Students in Wadsworth...
View ArticleWhat’s on the ballot
Here’s a list of races and issues on the 2012 Medina County election ballot: Medina County Ballot
View ArticleMedina County unemployment rate drops in Sept.
Medina County’s jobless rate dropped to 5.4 percent in September, down from 5.7 percent the previous month, according to data from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The county’s...
View ArticleWomen recount sexual assaults by Montville Twp. man
MEDINA — A 22-year-old woman testified Wednesday that a Montville Township man sexually assaulted her four times over 2½ years at his home. Wednesday was the second day of testimony in the trial of...
View ArticleDrag racing in Brunswick part of crash probe
By Steve Grazier and Kiera Manion-Fischer BRUNSWICK — Police are investigating a one-vehicle crash they think might be linked to drag racing on city streets. Nick Solar, public information officer for...
View ArticleBlue Devils end skid
Medina's Jerry Klue is swarmed by Brunswick's Zach Stepp, Jakob Campbell, Garrick Koermer, and Brad Dalington in the first quarter. (Judd Smerglia) Rick Noland The Gazette MEDINA — Nick Roberts knew...
View ArticleHornets win, but miss cut for playoffs
Cloverleaf's Garrison Flora unloads a pass against Highland during the first quarter. (RON SCHWANE / GAZETTE) Albert Grindle The Gazette WESTFIELD TWP. — Robby Buckwald didn’t catch the Hail Mary this...
View ArticleWarming up those in need
Dolores McIlvaine, a volunteer with the Medina County Library District's knitting and crocheting group, holds up an afghan Friday at the Medina Library that she handcrafted for donation. (STEVE GRAZIER...
View ArticleNew polling locations tripping up some voters
MEDINA TWP. — Medina County Board of Elections officials say they are getting calls from voters confused about where to cast their ballot on Nov. 6. Many of the callers are voters in 13 precincts in...
View Article$200,000 savings claim challenged in clerk’s race
Maryanne C. Chandler has some more ammunition in her battle to unseat Medina County Clerk of Courts David B. Wadsworth. And, once again, she has a member of Wadsworth’s own party to thank. Chandler is...
View ArticleGuilty verdict in sex case
MEDINA — A jury found a Montville Township man guilty Friday of forcing sex on a teenage girl several times in his home. Following a weeklong trial, Patrick J. Shank, 45, of 5170 Chippewa Road, was...
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