Notable historical events and birthdays on July 17
Highlights include Handel’s Water Music debut in 1717, the 1862 Second Confiscation Act, the 1918 execution of Nicholas II, the 1944 Port Chicago disaster, Potsdam talks in 1945, and the 1996 Woolworth closing. Birthdays cover Sutherland, Merkel, Burnett, Hasselhoff, and many others.
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George Frideric Handel
Thames
George I
Russia
Nicholas II
Port Chicago
California
Harry S. Truman
Josef Stalin
Winston S. Churchill
Potsdam
United States
Nevada
The
Kansas
Medina boards meet to approve mask purchases for local businesses
Medina Board of Control holds a special meeting at 9 a.m. in the mayor's conference room to approve the purchase of masks for Medina businesses. Medina County Budget Commission schedules a regular meeting at 9 a.m. in Room 301 of the administration building. Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency hosts a Lunch Learn on planning for age friendly communities at noon online with registration.
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Medina Board of Control
Medina
City Hall
N. Elmwood Ave
Medina County Budget Commission
A.m
N. Broadway St
Northeast Ohio
Lunch & Learn
Chippewa Lake shows fewer harmful blooms this season
Medina County Park District official notes cyanobacteria under 1 percent of samples this week amid favorable weather. Satellite data show decline in cyanobacteria. diatoms dominate, supporting a healthy fish base. An experimental surface treatment is a mid term measure. nutrient reduction remains the long term goal with funding pursued through H2Ohio.
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Chippewa Lake
Medina County Park District Natural Resources
Jim Spetz
Spetz
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Ohio
EPA
NOAA
Lake
Chippewa
Parks
Mike DeWine
Ohio communities to share over 5.3 million in rural facilities aid
David L. Hall announced that 11 Ohio counties will receive essential community facilities funding exceeding 5.3 million dollars. Lodi will reap 903,900 in a combined loan and grant to buy a fire engine, ambulance and pickup, replacing aging gear. The Medina Square Farmers Market adopted coronavirus safety rules and schedules. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio formed a new statewide chapter serving 23 counties. A 2020 Main Street Medina ornament is for sale at local venues. Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare hosts Camp Waves of Emotion for children ages 7 to 12 from August 5 to 7 in Wooster, following health guidelines and offering free admission.
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David L. Hall
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Ohio Rural Development
Ohio
Lodi
Medina Square Farmers Market
Medinafarmersmarket. Com
Medina Square
Cleveland Clinic
Medina Hospital
Main Street Medina
Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House Charities of
Northeast Ohio
Road
Wooster
Hospice LifeCare
Ohio Department of Health
Main Street
Medina
Root Candle
McDonald’s
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Associated Press
City Hyatt Regency
TWA
Long Island
New York
John E Kennedy International Airport
Woolworth Corp
Atlanta Falcons
Michael Vick
Richmond
Virginia
Vick
CBS
Walter Cronkite
Eric Garner
New York City
Garner
Ukraine
Donald Sutherland
Spencer Davis
Verne Lundquist
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
Terry “Geezer” Butler
Lucie Arnaz
David Hasselhoff
Fran Smith Jr
the Hooters
Angela Merkel
Mark Burnett
Nancy Giles
Regina Belle
Craig Morgan
Lou Barlow
Bitty Schram
Jason Clarke
E Gary Gray
PM Dawn
Sole
Luke Bryan
Eric Winter
Mike Vogel
Summer Bishil
Billie Lourd
Leo Howard
Almanac
Madison Ziska Granger
the Gazette
Areanews
Medina-Gazette.com
Medina Gazette
Medina County Publications Inc. Company
Jason Gwinnup
Jgwinnup
Lisa Roberson
Roberson
Albert Grindle
Agrindle
Medina County Publications Inc
Liberty St
P.O. Box
Jonathan Delozier
USDA
Sylvester
East Washington
South Broadway Streets
Miss Molly’s
Washington St
Akron
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