Carter Honored in Capitol Funeral Rites for 39th President
The Capitol Rotunda ceremony and state funeral rites for Jimmy Carter highlighted bipartisan praise of his faith and service. Vice President Harris, Speaker Johnson, and Senate Leader Thune lauded his humility and Habitat for Humanity work, with services continuing toward Thursday at the National Cathedral and burial in Plains, Georgia.
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Washington
Carter
Capitol
Jimmy Carter
Georgia
Sion
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol Rotunda
National Cathedral
Plains
Rosalynn Carter
Kamala Harris
House
Mike Johnson
Senate
John Thune
Harris
Thune
White House
Habitat For Humanity
South Dakota
Johnson
Louisiana
Legacy Hotel project begins after NAPA building demolition
Medina reports demolition of the former NAPA Auto Parts site at 226 S Elmwood Ave as work starts on the Legacy Hotel at 257 S Court St. The four story hotel with 77 rooms and a 6000 square foot convention center will include a rooftop bar and restaurant.
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Gazette
Napa Auto Parts
South Elmwood Avenue
Medina
Lisa Beau
Autonomy Capital
S. Court St
Jim Gerspacher
South Court Street
Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Board
Jason Stevenson
Stevenson
Elmwood Avenue
S. Elmwood Ave
Medina County Park District starts Narrating Nature Book Club
Medina County bookworms are invited to join a new quarterly Narrating Nature Book Club focusing on Northeast Ohio wildlife. The first quarter centers on winter wonderland with two books, including Winter World by Bernd Heinrich, discussed at Krabill Lodge from 2 to 4 p.m. Registration is required by the Thursday before each session.
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Medina County
Medina County Park District
Northeast
Ohio
Meridith Teehan
Bernd Heinrich
Krabill Lodge
Ballash Road
Naturalist
Jamie Bastedo
Sharon Township Fire Dept records second straight record year
Sharon Township Fire Department reported 798 emergency incidents in 2024, up 21 from 2023, with 580 EMS calls, 38 fire calls, 180 other, 51 false alarms, 94 good intent cases, 28 hazardous conditions, seven severe weather events, and 63 motor vehicle crashes. Chief Mike Stanec cites staffing improvements as key to the increased activity.
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Sharon Twp
Sharon Township
Mike Stanec
Medina Road
Ridge Road
Stanec
Hinckley starts fundraising for bicentennial celebration
Hinckley Township launches fundraising for its 200th anniversary with events planned July 19 including a parade, vendors, exhibits, games, food trucks, a car show and fireworks. Local artist- drawn Hinckley pictures will appear in a coloring book and a history book will be sold.
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Hinckley Twp
Hinckley
Melinda Mallari
Mallari
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