Trustees must pay back pension
LITCHFIELD TWP. — The township’s elected officials say they didn’t know Ohio law prohibits townships from paying the officials’ share of their state pension contribution. The problem was caught in an...
View ArticleBlack River board considers another levy request
SULLIVAN TWP. — The Black River school board is expected to decide next month whether to place an emergency levy on the May 7 primary ballot. A resolution to ask for an 8.5-mill levy was on the agenda...
View ArticleDueling numbers in pitch for new digs
MEDINA — How much more would it cost taxpayers if the Medina County Board of Elections moved into a shopping plaza on Stonegate Drive? It depends on whom you ask. Bill Heck, the senior Republican on...
View Article2 people hospitalized after crash in Montville
By Steve Grazier and Loren Genson MONTVILLE TWP. — The headlights of the sedan, eastbound on Poe Road, appear on the right side of the video. Seconds later, a semitrailer, heading north on state Route...
View ArticleShirley A. Ewing
Shirley A. Ewing, 77, of Pawleys Island, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012, with her family by her side. Born in Columbus, she was a daughter of the late Richard W. Walters and Mabel E. Stewart....
View ArticleBeatrice R. Trzaska
Beatrice R. Trzaska, 66, of Medina, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012, at her home. She was born May 1, 1946 in Pennington Gap, Virginia. Beloved wife of Jonathan, to whom she was married four...
View ArticleMedina begins online bill-pay service
MEDINA — Residents now can pay their water and trash bills online using a new service offered by the city. Dennis Hanwell Residents can sign upatwww.medinaoh.org, by clicking on a link at the right...
View ArticleAfter 2 crashes Friday, Montville Twp. officials want change
Above is a video of the second of two crashes from Friday at the intersection of Poe Road and state Route 57. A video of the first accident is at the bottom of the page. MONTVILLE TWP. — Two crashes...
View ArticleJohn Wright Lewis
John Wright Lewis, age 94, of Medina, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012. He was born on October 20, 1918 in Duluth, Minnesota to the late Isaac and Bernice (Wright) Lewis. John’s career as a broker...
View ArticleTony Stiles
Tony Stiles, 46, passed away peacefully Friday, December 21, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. The loving husband of Donna Stiles; dear father of Mandi Acierno, Gary Scarbrough and Chelsee Stiles;...
View ArticleLast-minute shoppers swamp stores
’Twas the night before Christmas and all through the store, the shoppers were scurrying and buying galore. Christmas Eve afternoon on North Court Street in Medina, and parking lots along the retail...
View ArticleProposed relocation of elections board to larger office appears to be headed...
MEDINA — All signs are pointing toward Medina County commissioners rejecting a proposed relocation of the county Board of Elections to 3600 Stonegate Drive in Medina Township. The proposed move to...
View ArticleStella M. Nicolai
Stella M. Nicolai, 47, went to be with the Lord after a long courageous battle with cancer, Thursday, December 20, 2012. She was born March 12, 1965 in Franklin County, Indiana. She was a member of...
View ArticleRaymond C. Rain, Jr.
Raymond C. Rain, Jr., 75, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012. Raymond was born in Cleveland, August 18, 1937, to the late Raymond C. Sr., and Dorothy (Chisholm) Rain. He proudly served his country...
View ArticleMadeleine A. Wilson
Madeleine A. Wilson (nee Kilroy), 84, of Brunswick, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Cleveland to William and Florence (nee Harvey) Kilroy. Madeleine was a...
View ArticleRita Jonila
Rita Jonila, 82, of Brunswick Hills, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012, in Strongsville. She was born May 29, 1930 to the late William and Ernestine (Pitlik) Figura in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Rita...
View ArticleFormer Medina resident Sam Kohler makes right move to Texas
MEDINA — Moving from Medina to Austin, Texas, paid off big time for Sam Kohler. Part of the baseball and basketball programs at Medina High until he moved to Texas after his sophomore year, Kohler is...
View ArticleBrowns: Pat Shurmur confident progress being made despite big losses
BEREA — Cleveland’s three-game winning streak is a distant memory following back-to-back losses in which the Browns were outscored 72-33. But coach Pat Shurmur remains resolute in the belief his young...
View ArticleMedina restaurant opens doors for Christmas dinner
MEDINA — Hundreds of people showed up for a Christmas Day dinner Tuesday, courtesy of the Medina Steak & Seafood Co. This was the 10th year the eatery has offered free dinners on the holiday. About...
View ArticleWinter storm warning today for Medina County
Folks dreaming of a white Christmas got their wish yesterday. Today they may be getting more than they hoped for. A winter storm warning is in effect from 7 a.m. today until 7 a.m. Thursday. As much as...
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