New director appointed for Feeding Medina County
Katy Fuerst named executive director of Feeding Medina County replacing Sandy Hinkle who retires after serving since 2014. Fuerst comes from the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Northeast Ohio and has prior roles at Cleveland Housing Network and El Barrio, with training to begin in December and full transition in January. She and her husband Mark reside in Sharon Center with three children and several rescue animals as she leads the food insecurity effort.
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Medina Schools halt athletics through December 17
Medina High School and the Medina County district pause all athletics and extracurricular activities through Dec. 17 due to high COVID-19 numbers and a purple level rating. Activities will follow COVID protocols with practices and rehearsals continuing remotely. staffing shortages also affect academics.
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Millions turn to food banks for 1st time
The Associated Press reports a surge in food bank use as the 2020 pandemic drives widespread job loss and medical bills. Aaron Crawford, a Navy veteran, feels stigma asking for help while his family scrambles to feed two young sons. Food aid rises sharply nationwide.
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Ohio extends statewide curfew amid rising COVID deaths
Governor Mike DeWine announced an extension of the 10 pm to 5 am curfew as Ohio passes 7,000 coronavirus deaths. The seven day case average rose from 7,618 on Nov 22 to 8,656 on Dec 6. Medina County reports 6,165 cases and 63 deaths, with 298 hospitalizations.
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Home invasion suspect held on $1M cash bond
Hudson man Daniel Bridle, 62, is in Medina County Jail on a $1 million cash bond after a home invasion in Hinckley Township. Police say an old boyfriend and a new boyfriend motivated the attack, with Bridle firing at least one door and causing interior damage before the resident escaped and called 911. Bridle faces attempted murder charges with more to come as the case proceeds. Local authorities from multiple agencies assisted in the investigation.
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Wadsworth approves 2021 general fund budget at over 14 million
Wadsworth City Council approved a 2021 general fund budget of just over 14 million with projected operating revenues exceeding 76 million and expenses just under 72 million. The plan includes significant spending cuts and project cancellations to create a surplus amid pandemic uncertainties, plus an 8.2 million year end cash reserve and measures to maintain a 3.5 million minimum reserve.
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