Burning of waste from crash sparks fire near town
A small waste pile ignited after a vehicle crash, causing a smoky flare that drew emergency responders. Fire crews contained the blaze, with no injuries reported and authorities investigating the incident’s cause.
Medina County Board of Elections names new director
The Medina County Board of Elections unanimously appointed Nicole Rae Mickley as director at a special meeting. Mickley has led Carroll County Elections since 2019 and holds Ohio election official certification with pursuit of further credentials. She plans a political science degree from Liberty University this fall.
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Brunswick 2022 Firefighter of the Year Cory Tessmer Honored
Brunswick Mayor presented Cory Tessmer with the 2022 Firefighter of the Year award at a City Council meeting. Tessmer, a Bath Township resident and firefighter paramedic with the Brunswick Division since 2019, cited a teammate's cardiac arrest as a key motivation. Fire Chief Greg Glauner praised the award's value in motivating the team and noted the difficulty of choosing one recipient.
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Two-Vehicle Crash Kills Man One Injured In Canaan Township
A head on collision on state Route 3 north of Pleasant Home Road left Raven N. Park 31 of Seville dead and Damon C. Hart 33 of Chippewa Lake with life threatening injuries. Hart transported to Akron General Hospital. alcohol not a factor. Investigators from Ohio Highway Patrol and local agencies at the scene.
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Medina school redistricting plan OK'd. Garfield and Heritage to close
Medina Board of Education unanimously approved a redistricting resolution that closes Garfield and Heritage elementary schools. New boundaries take effect in 2024 25 with most Northrop Fenn Blake Waite Canavan allocations updated. No students from Northrop Fenn or Canavan will be redistricted.
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Highland schools buy buses and van to maintain fleet
Highland Board of Education approved purchasing new school buses and at least one van to replace aging vehicles. President Chris Wolny said the district maintains about 50 buses and plans a regular rotation to avoid gaps in service.
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