Medina Township chief Colonius to retire September 30
Medina Township police chief Travis Colonius will retire effective September 30 after submitting his resignation May 27. The search for a replacement will begin, likely with help from the Ohio Association of Police Chiefs. Colonius, hired in March 2019, leaves amid prior payroll-issue controversy within the department.
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Seville World’s Largest Yard Sale returns after 2019
Seville hosts this week’s World’s Largest Yard Sale returning after a pandemic pause with village residents hosting Friday and Saturday sales. Organizers note loss of chamber sponsorship and rely on the community to manage safety, food truck inspections, and event information via sevilleyardsale.com.
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Wadsworth set to host Blue Tip Parade and festival week
The Blue Tip Parade launches at 6 p.m. Tuesday June 22 from Wadsworth High School with a 2 1/2 mile route to Isham Elementary. Downtown festival hours run 5-11 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with matinees and free kids events Wednesday and Saturday. Major races follow, and organizers note 2020 cancellations prior. Community leaders express enthusiasm for return of Blue Tip and Independence Day events.
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Medina County keeps vaccination push as cases fall
Health Commissioner Krista Wasowski told county commissioners COVID-19 cases are down with 37 last week and 52 percent of residents having at least one dose. She outlined ongoing clinics, hyperlocal offerings, and a plan to vaccinate through summer, including a Medina County Fairgrounds clinic on June 24 with Pfizer Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
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