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"I just came out and brought us a lot of energy," said Jase Holland, who finished 8-for-11 from the field and grabbed si...
25/01/2025

"I just came out and brought us a lot of energy," said Jase Holland, who finished 8-for-11 from the field and grabbed six of his eight boards in the pivotal second half. "I think that's what we needed. We've been having a lot of slow starts lately."

Brought off the bench in part because he got a technical foul late in a loss to Shaker Heights two nights earlier, Jase Holland put up 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds Friday as Medina knocked off the Mustangs 57-55 in Greater Cleveland Conference play.

The win enabled Highland (12-2, 9-1) to maintain its one-game lead against Revere in the SL American race after the Horn...
25/01/2025

The win enabled Highland (12-2, 9-1) to maintain its one-game lead against Revere in the SL American race after the Hornets were stunned by the Minutemen last Friday.

BBB: High v C Falls 1.24

Isaac Smith had himself a game, too, as the sophomore guard finished with 17 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists and thre...
25/01/2025

Isaac Smith had himself a game, too, as the sophomore guard finished with 17 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists and three steals.

The senior guard's season of dreams continued in earnest Friday night against the archrival Panthers.

“We were coming off a losing streak and battling some injuries,” said the Bucks' Turner Dolata, who had 14 points, five ...
25/01/2025

“We were coming off a losing streak and battling some injuries,” said the Bucks' Turner Dolata, who had 14 points, five rebounds and three assists, said. “We've been sick, too, but we had a great practice yesterday. Coach (Jeremy Salmonski) got on us a little bit, and it really flipped a switch for us.We really brought it tonight, It is really tough to get a win in this place, but I think our team played with great energy and focus. It was a great win for us.”

The Bucks have had two five-game losing streaks this season, and had lost five in a row against the Rangers.

Even in the offseason, it seems like something’s always going on with the Browns. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky...
24/01/2025

Even in the offseason, it seems like something’s always going on with the Browns. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about the Browns’ new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, Kevin Stefanski taking back playcalling duties and Myles Garrett being a finalist for his second straight Defensive Player of the Year award. The pair also recap last week’s divisional round of the playoffs and give their prediction for the conference championship games Sunday.

Even in the offseason, it seems like something's always going on with the Browns. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about the Browns' new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, Kevin Stefanski taking back playcalling duties and Myles Garrett being a finalist for his second straight Defens...

“It starts in the practice room, honestly,” Blue Devils senior Devin McCartin said. “Our coaches coach us for these hard...
24/01/2025

“It starts in the practice room, honestly,” Blue Devils senior Devin McCartin said. “Our coaches coach us for these hard moments, and we’ve got to take advantage of that. We can’t give up pins. That’s a big thing."

Mentor repeated as GCC champion by beating Brunswick 44-28 and then clinched the title outright with a 72-9 win over Euclid. The Blue Devils then lost to Medina on criteria after the match was tied at 35 due to the Bees finishing with four pins to Brunswick's three.

Numbers collected show not only how many people attend Medina events, but where they're from.
24/01/2025

Numbers collected show not only how many people attend Medina events, but where they're from.

As Main Street Medina looks back on 2024, the organization now has a way to put real figures to numbers they'd assumed in the past from attendance to where people are coming from.

“We were down big in the second half,” said Colson Matheny, who scored a career-high 27 points for the Grizzlies. “We ha...
24/01/2025

“We were down big in the second half,” said Colson Matheny, who scored a career-high 27 points for the Grizzlies. “We had a great talk in the locker room, and we got our guys ready to go. We responded in the second half. We cut it down to four, We didn’t come out on top, but I am proud of our guys for the way we were able to battle back.”

The Grizzlies had their own defensive lapses, but the Comets shot the lights out early as well.

Grizzly Arcade, 129 Broad St., features more than 30 arcade machines and hopes to include even more. Arcade Owner Joe Se...
24/01/2025

Grizzly Arcade, 129 Broad St., features more than 30 arcade machines and hopes to include even more. Arcade Owner Joe Sebe said the arcade opened to provide more activities in the city geared toward a younger audience.

Located at 129 Broad Street, Grizzly Arcade features more than 30 arcade machines and hopes to include even more. Arcade Owner Joe Sebe said the arcade was opened to provide more activities in the city geared towards a younger audience.

"It's kind of a dream," Chris Hassinger said of having his two sons with him in Medina basketball. "Their age difference...
24/01/2025

"It's kind of a dream," Chris Hassinger said of having his two sons with him in Medina basketball. "Their age difference (Drew is 24 and Luke is 18) was too much for them to play together, but when I see them goofing around on the court after practice, it just makes my heart warm."

Chris Hassinger is an institution coaching the Bees. His son Drew assists him, and Luke is a senior point guard.

If a levy is passed, Trustee Chuck Johnson said the township would be able to increase its police force. He previously s...
24/01/2025

If a levy is passed, Trustee Chuck Johnson said the township would be able to increase its police force. He previously spoke about wanting to have two police officers on duty at all times, which is currently not the case for the Medina Township Police Department.

Medina Township voters can expect to see a 2.5-mill, continuous police levy on the May ballot to help fund the department's operations.

Darius Garland appears likely to be added by the coaching staff, and Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen could make the All-St...
24/01/2025

Darius Garland appears likely to be added by the coaching staff, and Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen could make the All-Star team as well.

Cleveland (36-7), which was tied with Oklahoma City for the best record in the NBA heading into Thursday games, hopes to get three reserves on the All-Star team as well.

“I will continue fighting for the citizens of Brunswick and Medina County as a whole,” Ohio Sen. Sharon Ray stated. “Thi...
24/01/2025

“I will continue fighting for the citizens of Brunswick and Medina County as a whole,” Ohio Sen. Sharon Ray stated. “This interchange will have a negative financial impact on the surrounding area, jeopardize the safety of the community and force residents of Medina County to lose their homes through eminent domain.”

State Rep. Melanie Miller, R-Ashland, State Rep. Sharon Ray, R-Wadsworth and State Sen. Mark Romanchuk R-Ontario, reintroduced legislation to repeal the requirement to construct interstate highway exchanges under certain conditions.

“You want to build an offense that has flexibility to be able to cater to any quarterback’s strengths,” Rees said. “That...
24/01/2025

“You want to build an offense that has flexibility to be able to cater to any quarterback’s strengths,” Rees said. “That’s what we’re trying to build and we have to be malleable in our ability to shape the offense, to really highlight the strengths of that player. And I know we’re going to put a system together that’s able to do that.”

BEREA -- The Browns were the centerpiece of Tommy Rees’ favorite childhood football memories. So despite having other options, the opportunity to serve as their offensive coordinator at 32 years old was the one he desired. “Cleveland is where I wanted to be,” he said Thursday after coach Kevin...

“I urge the court to recognize that anguish cannot substitute for accountability,” said Jason Kline, the victim's grandf...
24/01/2025

“I urge the court to recognize that anguish cannot substitute for accountability,” said Jason Kline, the victim's grandfather. “Our entire family carries profound grief over Max’s loss, but only the defendant's actions caused this tragedy. Grief alone does not excuse responsibility.”

The sentencing for Matthew Lamatrice, 28, of Brunswick Hills, occurred on Thursday in Judge Joyce Kimbler's courtroom.

Tommy Rees, formally introduced this morning as the new offensive coordinator, said he supported Stefanski’s decision to...
23/01/2025

Tommy Rees, formally introduced this morning as the new offensive coordinator, said he supported Stefanski’s decision to reassume the role of play caller.

BEREA -- Kevin Stefanski answered the question before it was asked. “I’m going to call plays and I reserve the right to change my mind,” he said Thursday as he introduced Tommy Rees as offensive coordinator. 2024 in review: Five worst moments Stefanski called plays for the first four-plus year...

“We just have to make some more shots,” the Bucks' Turner Dolata said. “We’re playing pretty well. We just haven't been ...
23/01/2025

“We just have to make some more shots,” the Bucks' Turner Dolata said. “We’re playing pretty well. We just haven't been able to put the ball in the hoop. If we can make three more shots, we're in games or winning games.”

YORK TWP. — For the second straight game, the Buckeye boys basketball team fell behind early. For the second straight game, Buckeye battled back but couldn't overcome the start.

“We’ve just got to work on our starts, especially,” shooting guard Bryce Zufra said. “Slow starts have been killing us. ...
23/01/2025

“We’ve just got to work on our starts, especially,” shooting guard Bryce Zufra said. “Slow starts have been killing us. We have to be ready right from the get-go.”

It's the fourth loss in the six games the Bees have played in January.

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Medina Police Chief Ed Kinney and Mayor Dennis Hanwell are holding a press conference addressing last night’s shooting on Lafayette Road. The suspect, Robert Dick, was arrested in West Salem at about midnight last night.

Medina pastor and police chief walk arm-in-arm Saturday
Medina pastor and police chief walk arm-in-arm Saturday

Saturday’s rally to honor George Floyd and call for an end to police brutality saw a larger crowd, but remained peaceful. Second Baptist Church senior pastor, the Rev. Arthur Ruffin and Medina police Chief Ed Kinney link arms as they lead the march group around the center of town. Ruffin also led march participants in several songs designed to unite the crowd.

Medina rally goers chant, “No justice, no peace.”
Medina rally goers chant, “No justice, no peace.”

A group of about 25 rallygoers march south down N. Court Street in Medina Friday. Several cars passing by honked their horns in support of the march.

Medina’s racial justice rally on the square peaceful start.
Medina’s racial justice rally on the square peaceful start.

Medina resident Lindsey Bowling talks to a crowd of marchers in Medina Public Square Friday. The group is marching from the center of town, down N. Court Street to Dunkin’ Donuts and back to the square in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. The Gazette has a reporter and photographer at this evening’s rally, the first of four to take place this weekend.

Wadsworth Police press conference regarding the shooting at Wadsworth City Hall.

UPDATE: The winners of tickets to the Medina County Fair have been selected. Paul Dexheimer, Nikki Malachin, Lisa Hadj, Barb Simmons-Fisher and Meg Mattern have tickets at the Medina Gazette. Thank you for all of the fair memories. See you at the fair! — Lisa Roberson GIVEAWAY ALERT!!! We are just a few days away from the 174th annual Medina County Fair. As the new-ish managing editor of the Medina Gazette, I have never been to a Medina County Fair. That will change Monday. I am looking forward to all of the sights and sounds of what I hearing is one of the best fairs in Ohio. In honor of my inaugural visit, I want to make sure that five families can also go and makes some fair memories of their own. Comment below with your best fair memories, suggestions of what I should do at the fair or reasons why you think the Medina County Fair is the best fair in Ohio. On Sunday, I will randomly select five people to win a 4-pack of tickets to the fair. Winners can pick up the tickets from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at our office located at 885 West Liberty St. Medina, OH 44256. I can't wait to see you at the fair. P.S. Look for the 2019 Medina County Fair special section with Saturday's Gazette. It will includes stories of interest from this year's fair, events schedule and map of the fairgrounds. -- Lisa Roberson, managing editor

The MCJ New Day Choir Medina County Sheriffs Office

The MCJ New Day Choir is performing at the Medina County Home. Medina County Sheriffs Office

St. Baldrick's Day at Brunswick High School
St. Baldrick's Day at Brunswick High School

It was a tie! St. Baldrick's Day at Brunswick High School (Ohio) Medina County, Ohio.

Stbaldricks at Brunswick High School (Ohio) Superintendent Mayell and Principal Draves have a competition who raises the most money-loser gets a pie in the face!

Newly bald happy to brave the cold to support cancer research
Newly bald happy to brave the cold to support cancer research

Bill Hudnutt, president of Lorain County Printing and Publishing, parent company of the Medina Gazette, also came out to support the Stbaldricks cause at Medina County Career Center. http://www.medina-gazette.com/News/2018/03/10/Newly-bald-happy-to-brave-the-cold-to-support-cancer-research.html

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