Medina County Fair bans Confederate flag sales at event
Medina County Agricultural Society will not display or sell Confederate flags at the Aug. 3 9 fair. A legal review cited that fairs involve governmental functions but no formal ban was enacted. Vendors voluntarily agree to refrain, while protests by local Democrats and a petition to ban the flag gain attention.
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Ohio facilities ease visits for residents after lockdowns
After months of isolation in Medina County nursing homes and assisted living centers, Gov. DeWine's outdoor visit policy opens access. Residents like Sandra Myers praise the effort as facilities set up tents, sanitation, and screening. Western Reserve Masonic Community reports flexible scheduling and 15 minute visits with multiple days available.
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Medina church hosts panel on race issues on Public Square
The Rev. Arthur Ruffin of Second Baptist Church in Medina organizes a panel at 11 a.m. Monday with Medina Mayor Dennis Hanwell and Police Chief Ed Kinney to discuss police policies, community awareness, and racial justice. It will be streamed on Medina TV Facebook and the city's YouTube page with questions due by Sunday.
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DeWine urges mask use amid rising COVID-19 cases
Gov Mike DeWine urged mask wearing to slow the pandemic while stopping short of mandating them. In a briefing with UC Health CEO Richard Lofgren, he cited a case rise due to infections not increased testing, noting ages 20 to 49 drive much of the uptick and hospitalization and death numbers hold steady. Medina County cases rose from 434 to 441 in 24 hours per Ohio Health Department figures.
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Medina court upholds city ordinances funding courthouse
Visiting Judge Richard McMonagle ruled Medina City did not violate its charter by enacting ordinances 98-19 and 49-20 to fund the courthouse project. Taxpayer plaintiffs from the Save Your Courthouse Committee vow to continue petitioning as attorney Pat Walker questions the decision. The county contends funds exist to pay, while critics warn of $20 million in interest on $30 million.
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