District slides toward $3.975 million in budget cuts
Medina district leaders outline savings including closing an elementary school and ending middle school teaming. Additional cuts target early-bird offerings, administration, bus services, and athletics to balance a multi-year deficit. If the plan fails, further cuts in 2022-23 would hit electives and arts programs.
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Kinsey's 2020 arrest and assault case in Elyria
Al Kinsey faced felonious assault charges after an incident in July 2020 when police say he hit a man with a rock on what was claimed to be private property. The charge was later reduced to a lesser assault count, with related eviction and past legal actions noted.
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Medina Schools reshuffles administrative staff and retirements noted
Jon Burkhart returns from illness leave as Medina Schools director of business affairs effective January 12. Lisa Poloha joins as administrative assistant to Sable January 25, replacing retiree Noreen Paffumi. Retirements include Barbara Harvilla January 31 and Nicholas Dominguez December 26, 2020.
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Joseph Magnacca
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Noreen Paffumi
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Barbara Harvilla
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Nicholas Dominguez
Wadsworth OKs Seville Road resurfacing project
The Ohio Department of Transportation led project totaling 360 000 will run along Seville Road through Wadsworth and into Wadsworth Township with 80-20 funding split. City estimates may lower bids. NOACA funds cover local share. Fire radio upgrade grant of 49 000 will move MARCS system. Millage options for a new fire levy, 1.1 to 2.5 mills, pass to auditor for May 4 vote. salaries excluded.
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Akron family savoring aid after fatal house fire
Tim Hall, recovering from a heart procedure, and his wife Shannon escaped a blaze that destroyed their home in Medina. Their daughter Emily, 12, needed skin grafts, while three family dogs died. Neighbors and donors provided furniture and support as investigators consider the cause, with smoldering cited as a possible source.
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Medina County approves extension for ERG Environmental Services
Commissioners extend the solid waste district contract with ERG Environmental Services for household hazardous waste services through Dec 31 2021 with price increases. They also approve a lease with Strand Co for the Medina County Clerk of Courts Wadsworth Auto Title Office through Sept 30 2023 at 1263.38 monthly. Miller notes a $2500 investment for recording equipment and ongoing MedinaTV broadcasting of meetings.
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Medina County
Miller
Medina
Dennis Hanwell
Medinatv
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