Jeffrey Mark Smith, Medina resident, dies at 70
Jeffrey Mark Smith, 70, of Medina, formerly of Cleveland, died Monday, April 29, 2024. Born January 27, 1954, to the late Clifford and Garnet Smith, he was husband to Diana Balke for 42 years and father to Nathaniel Smith. He enjoyed fly fishing, hunting, and archery. No services are planned. Condolences at www.waitefuneralhome.com.
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Trump Witnesses Testimony on Reimbursements in Trump Org Case
Jurors heard that prosecutors rely on records showing reimbursements were logged as legal expenses but did not prove Trump dictated the labeling. McConney testified he was not instructed by Trump to log reimbursements that way and a Trump Organization supervisor said she did not seek Trump’s approval to cut the checks. Judge Merchan reaffirmed gag-order penalties and warned of possible jail time if violations continue. The trial traced payments related to the Daniels payoff, with Weisselberg notes and McConney notes detailing a plan to reimburse Cohen and a sequence of wire transfers from Trump’s circle.
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Trump Organization
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Merchan
United States
Real America
Voice
Finance
Allen Weisselberg
Cohen
Daniels
Lake Tahoe
California
Weisselberg
Michael
New York
Keith Davidson
DJT
Heritage Elementary to become Helping Hands preschool site
The district plans transition from Heritage Elementary to a Helping Hands preschool program this fall. Staff describe a legacy of community and generations, with several teachers having been students there. Students recall involvement in Young Authors, French, robotics, and a painted wall as memories accompany the change.
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Helping Hands
Heritage
Varney
Medina City
Southeast Texas floodwaters recede as rescues end
Floodwaters in Houston and Southeast Texas begin to recede allowing residents to return home. Abbott reports at least three statewide deaths, including a 4 year old in North Texas. Harris County rescues total 233 people and 186 pets. statewide rescues exceed 600 as 91 counties receive disaster declarations. Recovery begins while some areas remain cut off by floodwaters.
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Lake Livingston
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Hidalgo
Abbott
San Jacinto River
Ed Gonzalez
Kingwood
Polk County
Sydney Murphy
Murphy
Walker County
Sherri Pegoda
Memorial staff cheer on Special Olympics event at Cloverleaf
Memorial paraprofessional Robin Watkins and teacher Wright highlight inclusion as Medina County students from all districts compete in 50 meter and 100 meter sprints relays and softball throw at Cloverleaf. Organizers hope all participants enjoy the event and support each other. Contact Madisyn Woodring.
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Memorial
Wright
Madisyn Woodring
Ford donated Mustang aids MCCC automotive program effort
Liberty Ford executives highlighted the ACE program as seven Pittsburgh area dealers donated flood damaged Mustangs to schools, including MCCC, to boost automotive career exploration. About 10 MCCC graduates moved into Ford dealerships via ASSET and ACE pathways, with Rich Shagovac noting MCCC met criteria to receive a vehicle.
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Pittsburgh
Lawsuit alleges multiple victims accuse James of past abuse
Six plaintiffs claim James, a former Eldorado city official and longtime mayor, assaulted them in the 2000s while detaining in juvenile facilities. They describe coercion, isolation, threats, and bribery to keep silent, with ages 12 to 17 at the time and now adults. Police charges possible for earlier offenses.
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Eldorado City
Saline County
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Ohio
Iowa
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