Buckeye Seeks Medina Invitational Title Contention
Buckeye wrestler enters Medina Invitational Tournament as a main contender aiming for top honors. Strong early form and notable matchups position the team for a deep run. Competition includes surrounding districts with a focus on weight-class battles and pivotal pins.
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Black River Schools OKs Eliminating 2 Paraprofessional Positions
The Black River Board of Education unanimously approved a reduction in force eliminating a seven hour full time and a four hour part time paraprofessional position for fiscal reasons and declining enrollment. Superintendent Anthony Stretar cited outplacements and homeschooling as staffing pressures while outlining collaboration with outplacement facilities in Medina Lorain and Ashland counties to support students. The changes take effect January 21 with contracts suspended and positions abolished.
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Black River Board of Education
Black River
Anthony Stretar
Stretar
Medina
Lorain
Ashland
Wadsworth EV charger rates probed
Wadsworth seeks charging fees for three electric vehicle stations to cover warranty costs while avoiding profit in the first five years. The three chargers funded by Northeast Ohio AWC Agency under a 2021 24 Transportation Improvement Project include two standard units and one fast charger. Assistant Service Director Mike Testa notes rates must cover maintenance and warranty expenditures.
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Wadsworth
Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency
Mike Testa
Medina seniors ring in 2025 with Noon Year's Eve party
More than 100 seniors at the Medina County Office for Older Adults counted down to the new year a few days early. The celebration featured live music by the Celebration Band, pork and sauerkraut lunch, and sparkling grape juice as the crowd toasted. After the ball dropped, the band played Auld Lang Syne and attendees clinked glasses.
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Medina
Medina County
Office
Sara Crawford
Gazette
Valley City Fire Department sets yearly call record in 2024
Fire Chief Andy Baillis reports Valley City Fire Department has recorded 869 calls in 2024, surpassing 2023’s 771 after 9 a.m. Friday. The department cites more medical emergencies and crashes, a growing population, and strong mutual aid with Brunswick Hills Erhart city of Brunswick and Grafton Township. Response times improved since 24/7 staffing began in February 2023.
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Valley City Fire Department
Andy Baillis
Baillis
Brunswick Hills
Erhart
Valley City
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