Squire to be inducted into Medina County Sports Hall of Fame
Medina County announces the induction of Squire into its Sports Hall of Fame, honoring his lengthy local career and impact on area athletics. The ceremony will feature presentations by longtime teammates and coaches, with community members expected to attend.
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Civil suit alleges failure to protect student at track meet
The parents of a Black River High School freshman filed a federal civil case in the Northern District of Ohio naming Black River and Mapleton school districts. The suit claims officials allowed unsafe, unsupervised tents at a Mapleton meet in Ashland where the student was assaulted after being directed to change.
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Brunswick Special Olympics pep rally boosts district tradition
Brunswick Middle School hosted a pep rally for Special Olympics athletes as the Cavaliers Scream Team led dancing and cheering. Medina County student athletes will compete Tuesday at Cloverleaf High School, with eighth grade assistant principal Christina Stanovcak noting the event restores a 2019 tradition and emphasizes empathy.
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Medina County MCCVB names new interim director Jodi Robbins
The Medina County Convention and Visitors Bureau appoints Jodi Robbins as interim director replacing Shannon Carter who became executive director in July and left the post in April. Robbins brings over 15 years in economic development and education and has led bureau operations and programs since March 2023.
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Underground Railroad signs to honor Medina cemetery
Signs will be unveiled at Spring Grove Cemetery in Medina to mark its acceptance into the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The Blakes, Harrison G. Blake aka H G Blake and Elizabeth, buried in section five, aided Underground Railroad activities from East Washington Street. Spring Grove is Medina County’s sole NPS designated site contributing to Underground Railroad history and Network to Freedom eligibility. Friends group president Teresa Merkle aims to add more verifiable proofs for other buried individuals.
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Highland High School Tops Medina County By U S News Ranking
Highland High School ranked best in Medina County by U S News and World Report. The ranking notes nearly 17 660 schools evaluated nationwide and over 700 Ohio high schools ranked. Medina High School placed 68th in the state and 1 998th nationally. Superintendent Aukerman lauded Highland’s sustained achievement.
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