Balloons Over Wadsworth Festival canceled this year
Wadsworth officials canceled the Balloons Over Wadsworth Festival set for Saturday at Wad sworth Municipal Airport due to COVID-19 concerns. Mayor Robin Laubaugh cited health and safety, noting planning time and social distancing limits made a 2026 event the goal, with next year targeted to be more memorable.
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Wadsworth Municipal
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Robin Laubaugh
Diverse hiring discussed at Medina city panel
Medina officials and police leaders described use of force rules, mandatory reporting, and an emphasis on diversifying the workforce while noting expungement and outreach limits. The panel highlighted body cameras, minority recruitment, and interdepartmental duty to intervene during excessive force concerns. A first Black female officer was recently hired.
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Hanwell
Kinney
Ruffin
Medina Police
Wilson
Police Department
Highland Schools Work On Drive And HVAC Delays
Crews have finished a 15 foot construction drive from Ridge Road to the school building to serve as a future permanent entry. HVAC upgrades at the middle school face complex challenges with ductwork and ceiling heights, delaying fall completion with spring as the new target. Lone budget notes show a net surplus for the year after a state COVID cut and HB 164 refund, but further cuts likely. The fifth annual Hornet Dash races virtual this year through July 31 with 2020 miles goal and free T-shirt. For info, call (330) 721-4036.
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Ridge Road
Highland
Neil Barnes
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Barnes
Christopher Wolny
Highland Local Schools Alumni Association
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Alumni Association
Google
Highland Schools
Sheriff’s Reports Highlight Fraud, Break-Ins, and Suspect Arrests
Chronology of incidents across Liverpool and Hinckley Townships from June 11 to June 20 includes fraud reports, a probate order, a barn door theft none reported, a scammer block resisted, a barn entry with no theft, a truck not returned after pickup, a mailbox collision with impairment charged, a senior internet scam victim, drug possession and trespass charges, a car pursuit outcome, and an assault arrest on Lake Road. Authorities note no suspects in some cases and details variably confirmed.
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Hartneck Road
Liverpool Township
East Drive
Hinckley
Silvercreek Road
Wadsworth
Granger Road
Columbia Road
Medina Road
Sharon Township
Panther Transportation
Avon Lake Road
Harrisville
Christopher Zarifis
Arizona
Medina County
River Road
Vandemark Road
Chatham Township
Joseph Edwards
Wooster
Jessica Parker
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Lloyd’s Towing
Love
Gazette parent co. receives PPP loan in first round
Elyria based Lorain County Printing and Publishing Co. says it received 1,204,700 in PPP funding in late April. The Gazette and Chronicle Telegram combined got 945,800 while WEOL WKFM and WLER radio earned 258,900. The company employs 182 full and part time staff across newspapers and radio.
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Lorain County Printing and Publishing Co
U.S. Small Business Administration
Bill Hudnutt
Lorain County Printing and Publishing
Chronicle-Telegram
the Gazette
WEOL
WKFM
WLER
Hudnutt
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