Court backs LGBTQ workers in landmark Supreme Court ruling
Medina's OutSupport co founder Sandy Varndell praised the decision extending Title VII protections to about 13 million workers while noting gaps in housing and public accommodations. The piece cites Ohio bills SB11 and HB369 The Fairness Act and Equality Ohio's Alana Jochum on ongoing racial and LGBTQ disparities.
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Community shows support for Brunswick police after signs and hearts
Residents from Brunswick and Brunswick Hills placed signs and paper hearts with officer badge numbers on both police stations over the weekend. Chief Tim Sopkovich called the display an extraordinary act of kindness and praised the community for backing officers who risk their lives to protect and serve.
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Medina district pauses multiple cost-cutting measures
Medina Schools plan belt-tightening for 2020 21 with about 2.4 million savings pursued across facilities staffing and instructional areas due to a 1.5 million expected drop in state funding and the COVID 19 impact. The district will pause middle school projects and delay a 300 000 teaming effort while aiming to protect classrooms and staffing.
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Montville loses K-9 unit as officer resigns
Montville police report their K-9 dog Blek left with Officer Ryan Gibbons after he resigned December 30 to join the Medina County Sheriff's Office. Gibbons is now on an undercover drug task force. Blek serves the sheriff, with Montville receiving a $3,000 offset. Chief Terry Grice notes county dogs number eight to ten and urges leadership to decide on a replacement. Lt. Matthew Neil will replace Grice in 2021.
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Public COVID-19 testing expands at Brunswick High School
Medina County Health Department opens drive thru testing at Brunswick High School for public, symptomatic, and asymptomatic individuals by appointment only. Call 330 723 9688 option 1 or visit Medinahealth.org for details. State totals: 41,576 cases statewide with 2,573 deaths. Medina County reports 398 cases, 72 hospitalizations, 30 deaths.
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