Medina County seniors see aid rise amid pandemic strain
Medina County Office for Older Adults, a Meals on Wheels America affiliate at 246 North Land Drive, reports delivering over 60 000 meals this year, a 150 percent rise over 2019. Director Laura Toth says fear of leaving home, isolation, and income concerns drive demand as programs expand to online activities, Zoom meetings, transportation vouchers, and collaboration with the Medina County District Library.
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Valley City car sing-along replaces church Christmas event
LifeSpring Community Church hosted a holiday sing-along with residents staying in their cars in the church lot amid the pandemic. The worship band performed under the front carport while rain ceased for the event, though it felt chilly.
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Medina County reports 72 COVID-19 deaths as outbreak stays Level 4
Medina County data from the Ohio Department of Health show 72 COVID-19 deaths in the county amid a total of 7,297 cases and 4,814 recoveries. The county remains at Level 4 purple, with statewide curfew extended to January 2 and limited hours for restaurants and services.
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Shop with a Cop Endures Pandemic Brightens Brunswick Community
Brunswick police Det. Sarah Merhaut has long participated in Shop with a Cop organized by FOP Lodge 15 in Hinckley. This year gifts were delivered as gift cards due to COVID-19, with about 100 children on the list and agencies from Berea to Strongsville taking part.
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