Lahaina Fire Devastation Pushes Residents Back Home
Lahaina residents begin returning Friday to inspect properties after wildfires killed at least 55 and left Front Street as charred rubble. Officials warn the recovery will be lengthy amid power outages, limited siren warnings, and ongoing search and rescue efforts as Maui County heals.
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Lahaina
Hawaii
Associated Press
Front Street
Maui
Island
Kyle Scharnhorst
Lynn Robinson
Josh Green
West Maui
Green
Summer
Gilles Gerling
Gilles
U.S
California
Paradise
Maui County
Richard Bissen Jr
West
Bobby Lee
Hawaii Firefighters Association
Molokai
Lanai
Lana Vierra
Haiku
Leithea Obermeier obituary notes Medina ties and family
Leithea Obermeier 85 of Medina died August 8 2028 after declining health in Avenue at Medina. Born August 2 1938 in Medina to Raymond and Hannah Schnettler she graduated Medina High in 1956 and married Richard Obermeier in 1958. She helped build Country Craftsman and supported St Matthew Lutheran Church and Kings Daughters International while enjoying art travel and genealogy. Survived by son Dr Joseph Obermeier daughter Sharon LaFountaine grandchildren greats and sisters. Funeral services were held at St Matthew Lutheran Church with visitation prior. Memorials to St Matthew Lutheran Church.
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Leithea Obermeier
Schnettler
Medina
Avenue At
Raymond and
Hannah
Nee Nelson) Schnettler
Leithea
Medina High School
Richard ‘Dick
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Kitchen Ladies
Altar Guild
Kings Daughters International
I Believe Circle
Plum Creek
Leithen
Joseph Obermeier
Kelly
Sharon LaFountaine
Brown/ Colquitt
Virginia Beach
Virginia
Caroline Obermeier
Dan Kane, Jr
Richard Colquitt
Justin Colquitt
Jasmine Wiggins
Julia LaFountaine
Una Mae Gill
Dick Obermeier
Susan Fuller
Raymond Fuller
LeRoy
Vern Schnettler
Bob Winterfeld
John Gill
Jim Obermeier
Shirley Schnettler
Mary Ann Schnettler
Carol Obermeier
Steve Mahaffey
North Broadway Street
Matthew
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Obituary Memoriam Reprints Call for Details
A notice reprints obituary and memoriam notices and asks readers to contact for details. It outlines that reprints are available and directs inquiries to the appropriate office or contact. The item preserves a formal obituary notice style with a call for further information.
Medina County blotter highlights August incidents and arrests
Police log from Guilford Sharon Medina Montville and surrounding townships details numerous events from August including motor vehicle crashes with injuries and no injuries, traffic stops, suspicious vehicles, disturbances, arrests of adults and a juvenile, thefts, vandalism, reckless operation and unauthorized vehicle use across multiple roads and townships.
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Greenwich Road
Guilford Township
Interstate 71
West Smith Road
Medina
Medina Road
Montville Township
Medina Line Road
Sharon Township
Avon Lake Road
Harrisville Township
Akron Road
Wadsworth
Congress Road
Lafayette Road
Columbia Road
York Township
Fenn Road
Abbeyville Road
Center Road
Myrtle
Liverpool Township
Lake Road
Kennard Road
Westfield Township
Beat Road
Litchfield Township
Granger Township
Spieth Road
Lance Road
Lafayette Township
Surviving Maui Fire: Immigrant Chef and Wedding Couple
The Maui wildfires forced an immigrant cook from Guatemala and his brother to flee Lahaina with only a few possessions. Others, like Tracey Graham and a Pittsburgh couple Cindy and Bob Curler, faced ruined homes and moved to shelters while planning new lives. The stories mix loss, resilience, and uncertain futures as flames and smoke topple a paradise.
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Maui
Pacific
Vasquez
U.S
Guatemala
Marlon Vasquez
Lahaina
Tracey Grahamus
Tracey Graham
Piece of
Paradise
Graham
Cole Wright
Maui War Memorial
New Smyrna Beach
Florida
Cindy
Bob Curler
the Pitts
Lahaina Shores Beach
Bob
Wailea
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