Ohio judge blocks preemptive abortion clinic requirements
An Ohio judge barred enforcement of a December law adding restrictions on consulting physicians at abortion clinics, threatening operations at two southwest Ohio clinics. The ruling delays the rule before it takes effect on March 23 as ACLU and clinics challenge its legality, arguing it hampers access to abortion rights.
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Ohio
Hamilton
County Common Pleas
Alison Hatheway
Ohio Department of Health
ACLU
Southwest
Mike DeWine
Amy Gilbert
Ing
Huffman
Right To Life
U.S. Supreme Court
Mississippi
Planned Parenthood
Casey
Volunteers expand park cleanup effort across Wadsworth
Wadsworth volunteers will extend the city cleanup to all parks starting April 23 at 9 30 a m. The effort grows from last year with 120 volunteers, aiming to keep parks safe and clean year round. Information on registration and park selection will be announced by Council member David Williams. Contact Caleb Hurley for details.
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Wadsworth Parks
Wintergreen Park
Wadsworth High School
Wadsworth Council
David Williams
Williams
Brunswick Accepts State Grant for Inclusive Playground
Brunswick City Council accepted a $61,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for an inclusive playground at Neura Park. The project, aimed at raising about $400,000 with $150,000 city funds and donations, targets a September ribbon cutting and continues fundraising to reach the goal.
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Brunswick
Neura Park
Center Road
Brunswick City
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Brunswick City Schools
Brunswick City Council
Carl DeForest
Medina plans 30 bed emergency shelter for county residents
Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority officials expect a 8,100 square foot 2.1 million project to provide 30 beds plus offices and common areas with a pet space. TC Architects leads design for the shelter as Medina County considers American Rescue Plan funds.
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Medina
Medina County
Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority
Skip Sipos
Sipos
TC Architects
Discovery
Northland Drive
Metropolitan Housing Authority
Santee Landing
Wadsworth
Portage County
Steve Hambley
Medina Lt. Birckbichler to retire after 27 years
Medina police lieutenant Dave Birckbichler will retire after nearly 27 years with the Medina Police Department. He started as an officer in 1995, was promoted to sergeant in 2005 and lieutenant in 2010, and led the Special Operations division including communications, detectives, school resource officers and records.
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Dave Birckbichler
Birckbichler
Dennis Hanwell
Hanwell
Council
John Coyne
Coyne Read
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