Medina County gains in incomes as poverty falls in census data
Five year census results show Medina County incomes up 7 percent to about 76000 with poverty dropping from 7.5 to 6 percent. Home values barely rise countywide while Brunswick and especially Medina and Wadsworth show strong income growth. Lodi Village and Homer Township had the highest poverty rates but improved from over 20 percent previously.
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American Community Survey
Medina County Communities Compared By Census Data
The report splits findings into five year blocks with latest results from 2015 to 2019. It notes the method compares community affluence but omits 2020 pandemic effects and this year’s changes impacting local economies.
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Brunswick Hills K-9 unit fundraiser tops $12K in days
Brunswick Hills Police begin accepting donations for a K-9 startup budget. Chief Tim Sopkovich says about $20,000 is needed for a German Shepherd, training, gear, and a vehicle. As of Wednesday afternoon, more than $12,000 has been raised from entities including Trustee Mike Esber and wife Katherine, Browns fullback Andy Janovich, ABC Equipment Rental, and The Red Onion.
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Medina County Reports COVID 19 Deaths Rise in December
Ohio health data show four new Medina County COVID 19 deaths reported this week, bringing the annual total to 66. All six December deaths are women over 60, with two women dying Tuesday. County has 6725 cases and 310 hospitalizations to date.
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Geissman to retire after 28 years as Medina County commissioner
Pat Geissman, 80, will leave her Medina County commissioner post when her term ends January 3 after 28 years in office. First elected in 1992 and reelected multiple times, she credited supporters and reflected on a long career. She was defeated in November by Rep. Steve Hambley.
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Medina County sees rise in catalytic converter thefts
Medina County sheriff reports 15 converters stolen in the last month as scrap prices rise. Thieves target vehicles then sell to junk yards in Cleveland Akron and Barberton. several arrests noted in Parma Cleveland and Valley View. Replacements cost about $1000. officers urge parking in garages and installing cameras and lights.
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