High Five in 25 aims to place eight foster homes for older kids
Medina County Job and Family Services plans eight new foster homes for children five and older to align with a 2025 goal after licensing 20 families in 2024. Office staff say community interest remains strong, with calls and inquiries guiding the push to recruit more foster parents.
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Seville Guilford Fire Dept Hosts Open House for Safety
Seville Guilford Fire Department opened its fire station for a Sunday event offering kids activities and refreshments while educating the public on safety, smoke detectors, emergency plans and the department’s operating costs and equipment. Fire Chief Brian Cyphert said the visit showed residents what their money supports.
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Huntington Elementary students raise funds for inclusive playground
Huntington Elementary School students raised over $6,000 toward a more inclusive playground, surpassing a $2,000 goal with donations from houses and a $500 gift from Monarch Carpet One. Intervention specialist Maisie Mitchell said the effort centers on accessibility and adaptability, involving student research on adaptive equipment and inclusive play at recess.
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Medina County Library reports strong growth in e media use
Medina County District Library released its 2024 annual report showing over a million e media items checked out and total checkouts near 2.9 million. E media accounted for 37 percent of checkouts, up from 14 percent in 2019, while 7,528 new cards and 2,153 new e cards were issued in 2024. Tina Sabol notes e cards work only on apps for digital media.
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