Bernice King calls for action beyond MLK quotes
Bernice King told Ebenezer Church observers that America honors MLK with a federal holiday yet fails to live his teachings daily. She criticized politicians for gilding his legacy with platitudes while neglecting justice, equality, health care, and climate action. The King Center leader urged concrete changes and cited ongoing societal inequities.
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Medina Library hosts Day of Service for MLK holiday
Medina County District Library held a Day of Service to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Patrons of all ages decorated quilt squares, tied no sew blankets for Project Linus, made bookmarks for the MCDS Bookmobile, and created cards for Akron Children’s Hospital. Library associate Lauren Roys hopes the event fosters reflection and community connection.
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Susan Hambley Nature Center hosts wildlife extirpation program
The Susan Hambley Nature Center in Brunswick held a two day weekend program to explain extirpation in Ohio wildlife with crafts games displays and a projection presentation. Children colored masks of extirpated animals while naturalist Mark Ludwig explained extirpated wildlife means species no longer found in a place though not extinct. Program noted on page A5.
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Fire displaces family. local groups collect aid
A Brunswick Hills Township family is displaced after a Sunday fire on Substation Road. The blaze started on the second floor with roof flames. a child was injured and several pets died. A space heater near combustibles caused the fire. Police Chief Tim Sopkovich notes ongoing community support and the department’s role as aid middleman.
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