Fire contract tensions rise between Medina and Medina Township
Medina City Council delays votes on fire service agreements with Medina Township and Montville Township as price revisions, staffing terms, and a looming year-end deadline fuel friction. Fire Chief Bob Painter nears retirement while a memorandum of understanding may cover January start.
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Ohio begins vaccinating frontline workers in first rollout
Ohio starts its COVID-19 vaccination effort with 975 doses delivered to Ohio State medical center and 975 to the University of Cincinnati medical center. Gov. DeWine announces initial rounds at hospitals statewide with nursing homes to follow. Medina County reports 7,407 cases and 72 deaths. 2,104 active cases in isolation.
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Wadsworth Schools hold in person return on hold
Wadsworth Schools will not resume in person classes until two weeks after Medina County exits Level 4 purple status. High School remains on hybrid plans at Level 3 or above, with full in person only after the county drops from purple. Superintendent Andy Hill cites high school student activity and job commitments for caution.
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Chiropractor gives 5500 to Medina Cups Cafe donation
Maximum Potential Chiropractic marked its 12 Days of Giving with a 5500 donation to Cups Cafe at 126 N Court St Medina. The nonprofit cafe offers free meals and a place to talk for teens and others in need, with past COVID relief including 3000 meals delivered and 117 in one day in April. Dr Matt Hamilton noted the philanthropic arm aims to support the community.
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Brunswick considers nursing home expansion rules
Brunswick's Planning Commission will soon discuss nursing home expansion to fit area needs. Monday night the City Council moved ordinances to second reading and sent them back to the commission. Four ordinances would remove convalescent care facilities from being conditionally permitted in several zoning districts. Councilman Joe Delsanter cites the comprehensive plan noting the need to control the growth of nursing homes within the city. The plan calls for growth within tolerances while addressing expansion concerns.
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