Medina ex teacher indicted on three counts
A former Medina High School social studies teacher, Kevin Hedrick, faces a three count federal indictment alleging attempts to coerce a minor into sexual activity and possession of child pornography. He had been on paid leave since Oct due to an FBI probe and resigned Jan 9 amid unsealed records detailing undercover chats with a presumed minor via Kik. An FBI subpoena to Kik on Oct 4 is noted.
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Medina
Medina High School
Kevin Hedrick
Medina Schools
FBI
Hedrick
Medina Board of Education
Kik
Ohio
Cincinnati
Donut Land marks 51st anniversary in Brunswick
Donut Land celebrates 51 years in Brunswick with a prize wheel, balloon art and drawings for free doughnuts all year. Founded in January 1972 by Bill Rienerth, now run by granddaughter Amanda Rienerth, the 24/7 shop shared stories of community support and ongoing celebration with customers and staff.
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Brunswick
Donut Land
Bill Rienerth
Amanda Rienerth
Amanda Riewerth
Chris Ruhrkraut
Avah
Madisyn Woodring
Gazette
MC Flex pilot launches in Wadsworth with ride flexibility
Medina County Public Transit starts MC Flex in Wadsworth offering flexible pickup and drop off while maintaining a 1.50 fare. Riders can call or use an app to schedule, track arrival, and buy monthly passes as data collection and expansion plans aim for growth beyond Wadsworth into Medina and Brunswick.
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Wadsworth
Medina County Public Transit
MC Flex
Shannon Rine
MCPT
Rine
Medina
Brunswick
Brunswick storybook trail eyed for city park project
Brunswick plans to seek an Ohio Department of Natural Resources grant to install a storybook trail in a city park. The program funds 5,000 to 10,000 dollars and up to 80 percent of the project cost, with completion suggested within 15 months after grant award.
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Brunswick
Ohio
Taylor Petkovsek
Nick Hanek
ODNR
Renacci to chair schools PAC in Ohio bid
Former Congressman Jim Renacci named chair of the Save Our Schools Ohio PAC to recruit local school board candidates with a conservative focus on curriculum basics. The two tier approach targets key races, data analysis, fundraising, and voter outreach to flip boards ahead of November elections.
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Medina
Jim Renacci
Save Our Schools
Ohio Pac
Renacci
PAC
Ohio
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