Medina Sgt Shirey retires after 24 years in police service
In 1951 Medina police officer Mel Shirey earned 185 a month and worked from a one room office with a square booth and two red lights guiding calls. He recalls early radios and long shifts, his first night on duty stopping a trucker, and his retirement plans to travel with wife Juanita. He cherishes the experiences and reflects on self belief and changes in the force. He is father to four with six grandchildren and plans a Montville Inn party in his honor.
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Age Showing Says Report On Ohio Industrial Modernization
A UPI report analyzes Ohio manufacturing obsolescence and modernization. It finds Ohio’s modernization investment exceeds 50 percent, offsetting age-related decline, with Columbus and Toledo showing mixed obsolescence but strong modernization. Youngstown Warren exhibits the highest obsolescence among major areas.
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Kennedy doubts Jackson running in 1976 race
UP reports Sen Edward Kennedy says Jackson is not seeking the presidency but Jackson asserts strong polls and aims to win the nomination. He sees Gov George Wallace as his main obstacle though predicts Wallace not a candidate for vice president. Jackson focuses on Ohio California and New Jersey primaries as pivotal. Ford to disclose CIA spying plot details.
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Recreation director salary on council agenda tonight
The Brunswick city council plans an ordinance to establish a pay scale for a part time park and recreation director. The proposal provides 200 dollars monthly for nine winter months and 720 dollars monthly for the three summer months. The meeting is open to the public. remarks also reference the UPI survey on Ford.
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Medina Council Eyes Seniors Aid Ordinance Vote
Medina City Council plans a vote on a police records department senior volunteers ordinance authorizing six part time seniors to work up to 20 hours as a unit. The meeting also includes third reading on bids and a contract for 550 feet of sidewalks.
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Volunteer program enters sixth year at school district
The district celebrates its sixth year of a volunteer program that provides services funded otherwise. This year 102 volunteers donated 2,931 hours as of April 30 across seven sites. Hummel said the program is well accepted and supported by the State Department of Education.
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Five Countians Injured In Weekend Mishaps
Reported weekend incidents left five County residents injured in Ohio traffic mishaps. The patrol cites a motorcycle crash on Styx Road where a rider flipped a yard, and a collision involving Leona Haley and Earl Sather at a private drive exit. At least five people died in Ohio traffic accidents over the weekend, including a pedestrian and a bicyclist.
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