Medina County Dems urge Burke to resign over vehicle sale
Medina County Democratic Party calls for Treasurer John Burke to resign after commissioners reported Burke delivered a county vehicle for sale to his son. They request the prosecutor refer information to the Ohio Attorney General to keep the probe independent as the county pursues potential illegal handling of county property. Pat Walker condemns the move as white collar car theft and urges resignation by Burke and other officials.
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Memorial service held at Brunswick High for Alyssa Pinardo
At Brunswick High School the community gathered for a public memorial service for Alyssa Pinardo, 18, who died May 3. Logan Robertson, 18, faces murder charges in the case. The service featured remarks by Principal Keith Merrill and staff, plus fundraising efforts and Purple Day tributes, including a parking spot memorial and a balloon release. A commencement is planned Saturday with a potential scholarship in Pinardo’s name.
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Granger Township appoints new assistant fire chief
Granger Township Board of Trustees named Shane Berger as assistant fire chief after a Monday meeting, with a one year probation and five months credit for service as acting chief. Berger, 8 years on the Granger department, also serves with Parma Fire Department and previously worked at Hartville and Fair Lawn departments. He lives in Granger with his wife and four children and aims to mentor newer staff while continuing full time duties in Parma.
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Black River fifth graders build and race hovercraft
Black River Elementary fifth graders built tarpaulin hovercraft inflated with a leaf blower and raced them in the gym. Students worked in groups with assigned roles while parents and teachers rode in some races. The project teaches Newtons laws, balance, math, and collaboration under STEM teacher Michele Yocum, with the program created by former teacher Matt Chase who now takes the Hovercraft Project to cities nationwide.
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