DeWine pushes statewide police reform measures
Governor DeWine and Attorney General Yost unveiled proposed statewide police reforms to the General Assembly. The plan includes mandatory psychological exams for applicants, six hours of de escalation and bias training, a standard use of force definition, and mandatory reporting to a central database. It would ban chokeholds except in life threatening cases, require independent investigations for officer shootings and in custody deaths, outfit troopers with body cameras, fund body camera access for local agencies, and create an oversight board to enforce a professional code of conduct. Several Medina County agencies already follow some proposals.
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Medina County agencies certified by Ohio Collaborative
Eleven law enforcement agencies in Medina County have earned certification from the Ohio Collaborative Community Police Advisory Board. The list includes Brunswick, Brunswick Hills Township, Hinckley, Lodi, Medina County Sheriff's Office, Medina, Medina Township, Montville Township, Rittman, Wadsworth, and Westfield Center, reflecting statewide reform efforts.
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No More Abuse Virtual Walk Challenge kicks off in Medina
Twelve local organizations joined forces Sunday at Spokes of Medina to launch the No More Abuse Virtual Walk Challenge. Laura Toth urged participants to walk one mile for every senior in Medina County aged 60 and over, highlighting vulnerable adults amid child elder and animal abuse concerns. Participants include Buckeye Blanket Buddies Out Support Medina County Prosecutor S Forrest Thompson SHC The Arc Medina County Job and Family Services and several county agencies and advocacy groups.
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Wadsworth Waterline Project Delay After Table Vote
Wadsworth council tabled a 1.1 million waterline project that would replace about 3000 feet along Valley View Drive and Baker Street. The plan includes sewer and storm repairs and street slabs with a two month timeline, funded by a mix of cash, a zero percent OPWC loan, and borrowing. Officials cite COVID-19 economic concerns and scheduling challenges impacting completion before fall school start.
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Medina to form equity roundtable at schools
Medina Schools will establish an equity roundtable to address race and socioeconomic concerns. Grad student Hannah Kim, 17, spearheaded the effort and aims to give people of color a voice with administrators and staff, discuss whitewashed curricula, bullying, and propose policy changes.
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Medina County Reports 31 COVID Deaths and 402 Cases
Medina County records 31 deaths from COVID-19 all above age 50 with the latest on June 13, bringing total cases to 402 including 72 hospitalizations. State totals show 42,422 cases and 2,611 deaths with a 21 day daily case average of 428 as of Wednesday.
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