Medina storm causes extensive damage and power outages
A severe Thursday storm hit Medina with heavy rain and winds up to 85 mph. Damage reached about 350000, mainly on the commercial north side, with Buehler's Market roof and insulation torn off and debris scattered near the Grant City Store. Power lines and 300 phones suffered outages as GTE crews worked to restore service. Fire and police responded to flooded basements, motel wiring sparks, and flooded streets, while highway water blocked Rt 42 and Rt 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina
Buehler’s
Phoenix Bank
Court Harding
Grant City
N. Court St
Ohio Edison
Don Snow
Medina Fire Department
Towne Motel
Leland Codding
Hattery
South Elmwood
Smith Road
Nichols Dental
State Highway Patrol
Rt. 42
Rt. 18
Buehler
Gene Buehler
Licensing of builders poses many problems
Brunswick report notes licensing rules for builders, requiring five years in the field, a $5,000 bond, and a notarized application. Board members Ralph Grunau and Felix Theys say license should not be refused for potential poor work if the code is met, amid complaints about Bennett Builders and Cherry Lane homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Board of Building Code Appeals
Ralph Grunau
Council
Bennett Builders
Cherry Lane
Felix Theys
The
Gazette
Pomeroy
Dennis Neptune
Janell McVicker
Ronald Stroup
Jean Burden
Gene Clifford
Arthur Walkden
Farmers Saving Bank
Spencer
Tony Latina
Theys
Spencer Council approves curbing plan for S Main Street
Spencer Village Council authorized an engineering study for curbing on S Main Street with plans to widen the west side, install concrete features, and regrade lawns at about 100000. The project may draw priority paving next spring from the State Highway Department if completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
S. Main Street
Neysa Stroup Spencer
Village Council
Bender, Grindel and Raike
Ashland
Don Vermilion
Lorain Street
Floyd Hirchman
Forest Street
State Highway Department
John B. Firestone Civic Trust
Norris Walters
Spencer
Firestone Trust
Medina Editorial Poses Gun Control Opinion Ballot
An opinion ballot asks if Congress should regulate handgun manufacture sale or ownership. It references a Chicago Tribune editorial from April 8 1975 detailing Attorney General Levi gun law proposals with home storage limits and area crime based bans. Ballots go to The Gazette Medina Ohio for forwarding to Congressman Charles Mosher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina
Congress
Chicago Tribune
Edward H. Levi
The
Gazette
W. Liberty St
Charles Mosher
Oberlin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fallen Oaks
Andrew Karson
Ofice
Medina Police Department
General Telephone Co
GTE
General Telephone
Steve Inkroft
Inkroft
Glen Hattery
Dave White
Lloyd’s Marathon
S. Court St
Bob Smith
Mallet Creek
Medina County
Ohio
Doris Kilbane
UPI
Vermilion
Firestone Fund
Glenn Pomery
Walters
Melvin Schuck
Black River High School
Carlton Shaw
Edwards Drive
Pete Randall
William Bouman
Venice
West Smith Road
Court Street
Betty Studlo
Phoenix National Bank
Levi
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