Medina County Fourth of July events kickoff across town
Westfield hosts a 5K 10K and 27 mile bike race plus a 1 mile fun run to benefit the Medina County Senior and Adult Foundation. Hinckley Township and Hinckley Preparatory Academy stage a parade from Hinckley Elementary to the academy with hot dogs afterward. Liverpool Township Historical Society and Valley City Community Group host a parade from the Depot Museum to Mill Stream Park with evening entertainment and a dusk fireworks show. Chippewa Lake Lions Club Foundation leads a parade from Gloria Glens Town Hall to Lions Park with the theme Chippewa Through the Decades. Medina High School hosts a parade starting at 1 p.m. then a 4 p.m. event. The Medina Community Band performs its sixth concert at 8 p.m. on the square with a parade route around downtown. Spencer Community Enrichment Association holds a 12:30 p.m. parade and festival at Firestone Park with acts Danimal the Clown Michael Mage Tommy Hall and the Sunlighters, ending with fireworks at dusk. Brunswick hosts parades Saturday and Sunday with route from Brunswick Middle School to Brunswick High School and a Sunday program at Brunswick Middle School.
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Independence Day Almanac Highlights and Notable Birthdays
Almanac notes July 4 as Independence Day with events from 1776 to 2025. Highlights include the founding of West Point in 1802, Erie Canal start in 1817, Adams and Jefferson death anniversaries, Vicksburg siege end, and Johnson Jeffries fight aftermath. Birthdays listed cover Eva Marie Saint to Post Malone.
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West Point
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James Monroe
New York City
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Mississippi
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Lodi Raritan Club Ribs Sale and Local Weekend Events
The Lodi Raritan Club will sell barbecued ribs Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Miller's Grocery, 711 Wooster St. A full rack is 15, a half rack 8, cash only, funds support community services. Also Jazz under the Stars returns Saturday at Medina Gazebo at 7 p.m. with Eric Everett, free admission. rain moves to St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
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West K-9 Ares joins Wadsworth police team
West praises bond with the new K-9 Ares as Wadsworth police expand canine work. Chief Dorland notes canine units aid drug searches missing person tracking and community relations. Ares, funded by a $27,000 donation from the Wadsworth Eagles in July 2024, will serve with handler West.
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Wadsworth Welcomes New K-9 Unit with Bonding Time
Zach West describes the new K-9 partner's rapid acclimation over six weeks. He notes a strong work bond at the police unit and a playful, energetic home life as the dog enjoys running and being active.
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Wadsworth
Medina County Senior and Adult Services space upgrades planned
Toth outlined capital improvements to the Medina County Senior and Adult Services area at the Human Services Building on Northland Drive. Planned work includes elevator, generator, and two large ground floor bathrooms becoming four. Construction aims to begin late August with about $50,000 funded by the Senior and Adult Foundation, displacing art rooms and prompting temporary closures.
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