Reopening rules test local business resilience
As state restrictions ease on May 12, Medina County and Wadsworth officials report uneven reopening across manufacturing distribution and construction. Retail and service sectors await guidance while some firms maintain remote work or adjusted schedules. Unemployment rose from 4.4 to 6.3 percent in March amid shifting hiring and furlough trends.
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Brunswick Fire destroys garage on Raymond Drive
Brunswick firefighters respond to a Monday morning blaze that heavily damaged a Raymond Drive garage. No injuries reported. The cost of damage is unknown. Fire Chief Josh Erskine noted a large volume of fire and rapid control within about 20 minutes with help from Brunswick Hills and Valley City firefighters and the Brunswick Police Department. The home’s residents and family dog escaped unharmed.
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Medina library offers voluntary layoff to 150 workers
Medina County District Library will offer voluntary layoffs to about 150 eligible staff from Monday through June 6 as funding declines. The board approved the measure April 30 after the library had been closed since March 15 due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Maintenance and program cuts totaling over $400000 are planned for 2020.
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Medina High prepares blended graduation plan for 571 seniors
Medina High School will hold blended graduation appointments on May 12 13 and 14 for 571 seniors. Principal Jeff Harrison said the plan is neither fully traditional nor fully virtual, with a committee spending significant time on the approach. The original May 23 ceremony at the University of Akron was canceled by Gov. DeWine over COVID-19. Alternate dates at Rhodes Arena in Akron are June 11 July 7 or Aug 1, though large gatherings by then remain uncertain.
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Medina County reports 16 COVID 19 deaths and 175 cases
Ohio Health Department figures show Medina County with 175 confirmed and probable coronavirus cases and 16 deaths including eight men and eight women over age 50. Of the 175 cases, 46 patients have required hospitalization. statewide deaths total 1 056 with 975 confirmed and 81 probable.
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