Ohio Issue 1 election fuels out of state money debate
Analysis shows both supporters and opponents of Ohio Issue 1 draw heavily on out of state money and influence. Protect Our Constitution relies mainly on Richard Uihlein’s 4 million contribution. One Person One Vote raises about 85 percent from outside Ohio, including groups like Sixteen Thirty Fund and Tides Foundation. If approved, the measure shifts passage to 60 percent, complicating potential abortion rights ballot measures.
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Columbus
Ohio
Washington
the Tides Foundation
California
Sixteen Thirty Fund
Hansjérg Wyss
Travis Ridout
Wesleyan Media Project
Medina County Fair closes after successful 178th year
Medina County Fair officials report strong turnout and smooth operations as the 178th fair ends. Fair Board Director Pam Oberholtzer notes excellent weather and likely ticket sales near or above last year's roughly 120,000 visitors. Friday’s Demolition Derby at 7 p.m. drew a packed grandstand with more cars than usual.
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Medina
Medina County
Fair Board
Oberholtzer
Bell tower dedication honors Brunswick history
The Brunswick Area Historical Society hosted a bell tower dedication at Heritage Farm and Park on Laurel Road. The 12-foot-tall brick tower uses bricks from Edwards and Wisintainer Middle Schools torn down in 2020. A 640-plus pound bell from the 1850s, once owned by Brunswick First Christian Church, anchors the monument.
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Brunswick
Brunswick Area Historical Society
Edwards and
Wisintainer
Laurel Road
Brunswick First Christian Church
Affair on the Square brings 170 vendors to Medina square
The 31st annual Affair on the Square fills Medina’s square Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with crafts and vintage items. Linda Loveless of Creative Show Promotions notes a strong vendor turnout, with about 175 spaces sold in April, nine food trucks, and live music.
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Patrick Rhonemus
Medina County
Medina
Medina’s Square
Loveless
Common Ground
Broadway Street
Gazebo
Affaironthesquare
Valley City Firefighters Host Annual Street Fair
Valley City Firefighter's Association plans its annual street fair from August 18 to 20 in Liverpool Township. President Kevin Laux says the event, held for over 85 years, funds trainings and extra equipment for the department through food vendors and live entertainment.
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Liverpool Twp
Valley City Firefighter’s Association
Association
Kevin Laux
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