118th Congress Opens as McCarthy Fights for Speakership
The new year brings party rifts and high stakes for 2024. Republicans face intra party divisions after a slim House majority and a looming RNC leadership battle. Donald Trump’s influence dominates GOP strategy while Democrats weigh Biden’s possible reelection and coalition cracks among key voter groups. Bernie Sanders hints at a future bid as both parties calibrate paths into the primary season.
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New Year’s Eve Party at St Francis Xavier Church
St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Medina hosted a community New Year’s Eve party sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 4168 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Guests enjoyed drinks, snacks, music, a champagne toast at midnight, and an Ohio State Buckeyes game on a large screen. The event, aimed at fellowship, drew many church members and community friends and is planned as an annual occasion.
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Wadsworth group marks 30 years of lasting friendship
A dozen local Medina County women who connected in the 1992 Medina Super Kmart gather to toast three decades of friendship. Brenda von Czoernig notes work shifts and late shifts at the store, and the group’s distance during the COVID era, while recalling shared milestones and support.
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Wadsworth to change single stream recycling plan
Wadsworth looks to revise its single stream recycling this year as bins declined from misuse and a changing market. Director Robert Patrick cites contamination from illegal dumping and clutter around bins, with only one city recycling location remaining as the program reassesses costs and demand.
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