Independence Day Almanac of Notable Births and Events
A July 4 almanac highlights the Declaration of Independence adoption in 1776 and key events including West Point's opening in 1802, Adams and Jefferson deaths in 1826, Vicksburg’s surrender in 1863, Johnson’s 1910 fight, flags 1912, Gehrig's farewell in 1939, and the bicentennial 1976. It also lists notable birthdays from Eva Marie Saint to Malia Obama and other milestone moments through 2018 and 2021.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
United States Military Academy
West Point
New York
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Reno
Nevada
New Mexico
Lou Gehrig
New York Yankees
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Medina County
Multiple events hosted by Westfield Liverpool Township Historical Society Valley City Community Group Spencer Community Enrichment Association and Medina Breakfast Kiwanis Club mark Independence Day. Races parades bike events and a fireworks display occur today across Medina square Mill Stream Park Firestone Park and Gloria Glens Town Hall with concerts at Medina's square. Local officials including Medina County Commissioner Steve Hambley attend the gazebo concert.
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Westfield
Medina County
Medina Square
Liverpool Township Historical Society
Valley City Community Group
West River
School Street
Maple Street
Mill Stream Park
Spencer Community Enrichment Association
Jungle Bob
Danimal the Clown
Firestone Park
Park Drive
Spencer
Medina Community Band
Medina Breakfast Kiwanis Club
Steve Hambley
Medina’s Square
Medina County Public Meetings Summary
A dense schedule lists public meetings across Medina County towns and townships. Bruns wick Hills ZBA meets 7 p.m. at 1918 Pearl Road. Gloria Glens Village Council 7 p.m. at 7966 Lake Road. Guilford Township Trustees 8 p.m. at 3800 Greenwich. Hinckley Township holds a special 6:30 p.m. meeting with Zoom at 1410 Ridge Road. Litchfield Zoning 7 p.m. at 9256 Norwalk Medina Cemetery 1 p.m. Amos Mears. Medina City Council budget hearing 5 p.m. in council rotunda. Medina Civil Service 8 a.m. canceled. Planning 6:30 p.m. balcony room B. Spencer Trustees 7 p.m. 110 N. Main. Wadsworth COTW 5 p.m. then City Council 5:30 p.m. at 120 Maple. Westfield Center Budget hearing 7 p.m. followed by regular council at 6701 Greenwich. Westfield Township Fire District 6:30 p.m. 6699 Buffham. Zoning 7 p.m. 1918 Hinckley and 1410 Ridge with Zoom. Lafayette ZBA 6:30 p.m. 6867 Technology. Medina County Commissioners 9:30 a.m. 144 N. Broadway. Board of Revision 9 a.m. 144 N. Broadway. Medina Township Trustees 7 p.m. 3799 Huffman. York Zoning 7 p.m. 6609 Norwalk. Liverpool Trustees 9 a.m. 6801 School St. Port Authority 1:30 p.m. executive session 144 N. Broadway.
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Brunswick Hills Township
Pearl Road
Gloria Glens
Lake Road
Hinckley
Ridge Road
Hinckleytwo. Org
Litchfield Township Zoning Commission
Norwalk Road
Amos Mears
E. Washington St
Medina City Council
N. Elmwood Ave
Medina Civil Service Commission
Medina County Planning Commission
N. Broadway St
Spencer Township Trustees
N. Main St
Wadsworth Committee-of the
Wadsworth City
Maple St
Westfield Center Village
Greenwich Road
Westfield Township Trustees
Brunswick Hills Township Zoning Commission
Hinckley Township Zoning Commission
Hinckleytwo.org
Lafayette Township Board of Zoning Appeals
Medina County Commissioners
Facebook.com
Medina CountyCommissioners
Medina County Board of Revision
Medina Township Trustees
Huffman Road
York Township Zoning Commission
York Town Hall
Liverpool
School St
Medina County
Local student wins NBA Math Hoops Global Championship
Annabelle Strauss of St Ambrose Catholic School Brunswick and partner Ashton Sanders of Detroit won the NBA Math Hoops Global Championship in New York City representing the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons respectively. More than 206000 students applied. Annabelle qualified via all star status after completing 25 games and 10 lessons by March.
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Annabelle Strauss
St. Ambrose Catholic School
Brunswick
New York City
Ashton Sanders
Detroit
Annabelle
Cleveland Cavaliers
Ashton
Detroit Pistons
St. Ambrose
Rachel Buttitta
Wadsworth official seeks to raise police age limit
The proposal aims to lift the 35 year cap for police applicants after discussions between Hiscock and Police Chief Daniel Chafin. They note recruits aged 36 to 40 could apply, potentially boosting applicant traffic for open positions. The ordinance awaits City Council approval at the July 5 meeting.
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Hiscock
Wadsworth
Daniel Chafin
Police Academy
Chafin
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Associated Press
United States
James Monroe
Vicksburg
Mississippi
America
Gerald R. Ford
Valley Forge
Pennsylvania
Independence Hall
Hudson River
Klaus Barbie
Lyon
Mir
Serena Williams
Venus
NASA
Juno
Jupiter
Egypt
Adly Mansour
Mohammed Morsi
Amesbury
Eva Marie Saint
Ed Bernard
Karolyn Grimes
Annette Beard
Geraldo Rivera
Ron Kovic
Ralph Johnson
Earth, Wind and Fire
Domingo Ortiz
Widespread Panic
John Waite
Kirk Pengilly
INXS
International Tennis Hall of Famer Pam Shriver
Michael Sweet
Tracy Letts
al Madrigal
Jenica Bergere
John Lloyd Young
Stephen “Ste” McNally
Bbmak
Becki Newton
Mo McRae
Mike
Sorrentino
Melanie Fiona
Malia Obama
Ohio
Medina
the Gazette
Medina Gazette
Medina County Publications Inc. Company
William D. Hudnutt
Jason Gwinnup
Jgwinnup
Medina-Gazette.com
Scott Mahoney
Smahoney
Albert Grindle
Editorial
Gary Cozart
Lorain County Printing and Publishing
East Ave
Elyria
Valley City
Chippewa Lake Lions Club Foundation
Gloria Glens Town Hall
Lions Park
Chippewa
City of Medina
Medina High School
Spring Grove
Liberty Street
Guilford
Guilford Township
Medina Cemetery Commission
Buffham Road
Seville
Bike
Seville United Methodist Church
W. Main St
Waivers
John Carroll University
Noah Ahmed
Abdullah Ali
Kimberly Blake
Casey Cash
Patrick Dolan
Wilson Ha
Allison Horner
Alexander Jurcago
Amanda Keim
Brian Keim
Veronika Kermoshchuk
Jacob Novicky
James Steffen
Matthew Stupka
Wadsworth Public Library
Wad
Sworth Public Library
Julian Beaver
State Dental Board
Kathy Brisley-Sedon
Mike DeWine
Lea
Romeo
Juliet
Patrick Rhonemus
Prhonemus
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