Medina radio host contracts coronavirus in Ohio outbreak
Medina resident Jim Isabella, 61, a radio host on WNIR in Akron, was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus while at University Hospitals Parma Medical Center. He speculates on how he contracted it as Ohio reports 15 confirmed cases in Medina County amid limited testing and six linked deaths statewide.
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Jim Isabella
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center
Isabella
WNIR
Akron
Parma Hospital
Medina County Health Department
Distillery shifts to sanitizer amid pandemic supply gaps
BKO Distillery in Medina pivoted to producing a 75 percent alcohol disinfecting solution, started March 17 by RKO co owners Ken Obley and Brad Kochmit. The amped up effort aims to help the community as they open Sundays and Mondays for free distribution while continuing vodka production. Local groups including Medina EMA and police departments have expressed interest and received donations.
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BKO
Medina
RKO
Ken Obley
Brad Kochmit
Obley
Kochmit
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Medina Road
Suite 215
Sharon Township
Montville Police Department
Medina County Emergency Management
EMA
Facebook
Christina Fazio
Aaron Josefczyk
Gazette Bko
Ohio 16 Day Care Centers Get Stay At Home Orders
Ohioans confront statewide stay at home orders issued by Gov. Mike DeWine and Health Director Amy Acton. The rules limit gatherings, close nonessential services, and require temporary Pandemic Child Care licenses for centers to stay open for health care workers and first responders. The order, effective Thursday through April 30, adds child care restrictions and enhanced cleaning, with cases rising to over 440 and six deaths across 46 counties. Wright-Patterson AFB reports its first case as Troy nursing home deaths total three with two pending tests.
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Amy Acton
Troy
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton
DeWine
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Medina County Agencies Offer Telehealth Crisis Support Services
Medina County ADAMH reports mental health and substance abuse services remain available by phone or telehealth. Agencies include 24/7 Crisis Helpline 830-725-195, Alternative Paths 830-725-9195, Ohio Guidestone 440-260-8300, Catholic Charities Medina 830-723-9615, and Hope Recovery Community 330-952-0109. No-contact home deliveries and porch drop-offs support seniors and clients. services continue despite center closures.
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Phillip Titterington
Medina County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health
Adamh) Board
Alternative Paths, Inc
Ohio Guidestone
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Hope Recovery Community
Facebook.com
stobinson@hoperecoverycommunity.org
Medina City Hall Closes. Services Move to Appointments
Medina City Hall will be closed effective immediately with staff meetings by appointment only. Electronic or mailed submissions preferred using vestibule drop boxes for written correspondence. Utility and court bill drops in the Medina Municipal Court lot available. Emergency access posted at inner doors. essential services remain, some permits deferred. The Medina Community Band cancels its Spring Concert under Marcus Neiman. summer plans pending. See ROUNDUP A2.
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Armstrong
Medina County Sanitation
Medina Municipal Court
Inner City Hall
Medina
Marcus Neiman
Medina High School Middle Stage
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