Renacci warns Ohio cities may face bankruptcy post pandemic
Former U S Representative Jim Renacci told Wadsworth's COVID-19 committee that several Ohio cities could go bankrupt as revenue from income and sales taxes collapses. He cited Buckeye Institute and Brookings data. corrections by Wadsworth officials projected declines in 2020 income tax receipts and property tax valuations may offset some losses. He warned state funding cuts could be drastic for Medina County communities.
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Drive thru blessing at St Francis Xavier parish in Medina
For two hours Sunday parishioners in about 170 cars received blessings from Father Tony Sejba Father Mike Ausperk and deacons at St Francis Xavier Catholic Parish as Mass remaining online due to Ohio bishops order. Clergy sprinkled holy water then prayed with families and even dogs during social distance worship with plans for another drive thru blessing on Mother's Day May 10 and a drive thru May Crowning style tribute at the school on May 9 with video prayers for the broader community.
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Paul Kipfstuhl
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Ohio sees 1 new county death as statewide cases top nineteen thousand
Medina County adds one more COVID 19 death while county totals rise to 172 cases and 45 hospitalizations. State figures place 957 confirmed deaths and 81 probable deaths among over 19 000 confirmed cases with 1 038 total deaths statewide, as Gov DeWine extends shutdown to May 29 and permits retail expansion earlier.
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Kent State Shooting 50th Anniversary Coverage
The Associated Press recalls the Kent State University shooting on May 4 1970 when Ohio National Guard troops fired on unarmed protesters killing four students and wounding nine. The incident helped swing public opinion against the Vietnam War and sparked nationwide student strikes.
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