White Christmas Predicted With Snowfall In Northeast Ohio
The National Weather Service forecasts 4 to 6 inches of snow from late Thursday to Christmas morning in Medina County and surrounding areas. Precipitation is 100 percent Thursday with rain turning to freezing rain and snow as temperatures fall into the upper 20s and winds reach 30 mph. ODOT will salt and plow 17 counties, urging drivers to slow down and stay home when possible. More than 250 snowplow crews will operate 12 hour shifts across the region, with 272000 tons of salt on hand. AAA projects a 30 percent drop in Ohio holiday travel, as most stay home due to COVID concerns.
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Wadsworth display draws crowds at 501 Thayer Place
In about five months Drew Bickster transformed his Wadsworth home into a holiday light show hub. Since July 4 he has used Digital Pressworks videos to project themed displays on his garage, drawing strong community interest. Showings run about 30 minutes with 5:30 and 7 p.m. slots, though Christmas Eve was canceled due to a snowstorm.
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Abandoned Hinckley child doing well amid investigation
A three year old boy abandoned at Home Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hinckley Township is in a foster home in Medina County and is described as doing very well. His parents have been identified and Medina County Children Services is involved. Police urge anyone with information to contact authorities.
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COVID-19 Survivors Share Recoveries and Hope
Granger Township fire Chief Jim Paulett, a Summit County volunteer firefighter and Cleveland Clinic security guard, recounts a tough COVID-19 battle with 10 hospital days in September. He is weaning from oxygen and hopes to return to full duties, urging patience and caution as cases rise. A second recovered patient, Lodi resident Greg Frary, spent months in and out of hospitals with weeks on a ventilator and dialysis, facing lingering pain and blood thinner needs.
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COVID-19 updates paused for holiday in Ohio brief
Ohio pauses COVID-19 dashboard for Christmas, with updates resuming Saturday to reflect two days. As of Christmas Eve Ohio totals reach 653,650 cases, 36,000 hospitalizations, 8,456 deaths. Medina County reports 8,622 cases, 408 hospitalizations, 93 deaths amid facility outbreaks. Aftercare of Wadsworth reports 37 resident cases and nine staff cases.
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