Domestic violence cases rise in Medina County in 2020
Medina County prosecutors report an uptick in domestic violence and child abuse during 2020. Officials cite COVID-19 related job losses and isolation as factors. The Hope and Healing shelter notes higher domestic cases, while the Children's Center reports 120 child abuse cases by year end and up to 110 children in foster care.
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Brunswick Fire Lt. Kevin Levstek to retire after 37 years
Brunswick Fire Department veteran Lt. Kevin Levstek, 62, will retire on February 9 after a long career that began in 1984. He describes firefighting as a second family and reflects on his path from agriculture to EMT training and paramedic work in Zanesville before joining Brunswick as one of its first full-time members.
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Brunswick Schools survey shows broad support for remote learning
Brunswick parents and teachers largely back the district’s virtual program the Brunswick Virtual Academy. More than 3 000 families responded with about 75.6 percent saying daily instructional minutes are just right and 76.2 percent approving overall workload.
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Browns playoff bid shaken as Stefanski tests positive
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, left guard Joel Bitonio, KhaDarel Hodge, Drew Petzing, and Jeff Howard all tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the postseason game at Heinz Field. Mike Priefer will act as coach and Alex Van Pelt calls plays.
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Medina family seeks missing dachshund after house fire
A Medina home fire displaced six residents on Sugar House Lane. Fire officials say a cat and a snake died in the blaze, while a dachshund named Lucy remains missing. authorities ask for tips to the Medina County SPCA at 330 723 7722.
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Mark Crumley
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Lucy
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