U.S. 8500 Troops Placed on High Alert for Europe Deployment
President Biden directed the Pentagon to prepare about 8,500 U.S. troops for possible deployment to Europe to reassure NATO allies amid Russia's military buildup around Ukraine. No final decisions were made, and troops would join the NATO Response Force if activated.
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Winter storm blankets Medina County audience
Medina resident Georgann Echle clears a driveway amid heavy snowfall that has left more than four feet of snow along the street. Echle, a lifelong Ohio resident, says she was not prepared for the unusually deep accumulation as snow continues to fall. Reporter contact: Sara Crawford.
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Wadsworth police rescue victims in winter storm
Wadsworth officers braved more than 10 inches of snow from Winter Storm Izzy to rescue multiple people. On January 17 they aided 30 year old Larry Ross stuck on Water Street and assisted another man with life threatening conditions, while helping drivers escape trapped vehicles and warming them.
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Medina County sees home costs surge amid supply chain woes
Medina County records show 366 new homes were built last year with an average price of 454000, up from 390000 in 2020. Total construction investment reached 284 million, as lumber shortages and delays persisted into late 2021, per Chief Building Inspector Richard Nelson.
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DeWine awards grants for body-worn cameras across Ohio
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced more than 4.7 million in grants to 109 agencies for body-worn camera programs. Five Medina County agencies will receive funding to launch or upgrade cameras, with about 1,700 devices anticipated for purchase.
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