Medina County jobless claims surge 32 percent in week
Medina County reported a 32 percent rise in initial unemployment claims to 468 the week of December 5, the largest weekly jump since the pandemic began. The data from Ohio Department of Job and Family Services also highlighted a national uptick and regional increases, with ongoing claims inching higher. Bethany Dentler of the Medina County Economic Development Corporation attributed part of the rise to the state job search requirement reinstatement and holiday hiring, noting overall county strength despite the spike.
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Medina County
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Medina County Economic Development Corporation
Bethany Dentler
Dentler
Ohio
Lorain County
CNBC
U.S
Medina urges timely payments despite postal delays
Medina residents are warned that unpaid utility bills are still due on time despite USPS nationwide mail delays caused by COVID19 and service changes. Bills mailed Dec 2 with a Dec 21 due date. options include drop box, in person payment, or online and phone payments. City may waive December penalties.
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Medina
Keith Dirham
United States Postal Service
COVID
N. Elmwood Ave
Medina Municipal Court
Medina City Hall
Medinacch. Org
Dennis Hanwell
City Hall
Hanwell
DeWine extends Ohio curfew to January 2
Governor DeWine announced the statewide 10 pm to 5 am curfew will continue through Jan. 2 with exemptions for work, emergencies, medical needs, groceries, pharmacy visits, and drive thru carryout. Health data show severe exposure in Medina Portage Richland Stark Summit counties, with Ashland Guernsey moved to Watch List.
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Mike DeWine
Ohio Department of Health
Medina
Portage
Richland
Stark
Summit
Ashland
Guernsey
Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Hinckley Home Invasion
Hudson resident Daniel Bridle, 62, faced an attempted murder charge in Medina Municipal Court after a Hinckley incident in which he allegedly fired several shots into a Walden Pond Circle home during a Saturday invasion. He is jailed on a $1 million cash bond as the case heads to a county grand jury.
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Hinckley Twp
Daniel Bridle
Hudson
Medina Municipal Court
Bridle
Walden Pond Circle
Hinckley
David Dentner
Medina County
Forrest Thompson
Centner
Native son tells Weymouth story in nostalgic booklet
Rob Shurell recalls Weymouth in the 1950s and 60s, inspired by his mother Marie’s 2002 memories of Weymouth from the 1920s and 30s. He produced a 13 page booklet with photos maps and stories detailing his childhood and town growth.
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Native Son
Weymouth
Medina
Rob Shurell
Marie
Shurell
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