Pope Leo XIV urges peace in Ukraine and Gaza
In his first Sunday noon blessing from St. Peter's Basilica the pope called for genuine peace in Ukraine and an immediate Gaza cease fire. He addressed world powers with never again war, urged unity within a polarized church, and signaled a traditionalist tone with Latin prayers and ceremonial attire.
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Mother's Day Wildflower Walk at Hubbard Valley Park
Medina County Park District hosted a Mother's Day Wildflower Walk in Guilford Township along the Sugar Woods Loop at Hubbard Valley Park 8600 Hubbard Valley Road. Education coordinator Nicole Schill led over 20 participants, discussing invasive native and nonnative plants and pointing out spring ephemerals such as violets Jacob's ladder Miami mist wild geranium and golden ragwort along the trail.
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Hubbard Valley Park
Save Democracy rally draws 400 in Medina square
About 400 protesters gathered in Medina Square on Sunday to oppose President Trump. Organizers like Kathie Jones urged strong moms to speak up for future generations, while participants emphasized risks to constitutional freedoms and the need to protect democracy.
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Denise Green
Save Democracy
Highland Pride Award winners named for 2025
Highland Schools announce Amy Grissom and Emily Barnett as 2025 Highland Pride Award recipients. Grissom, an 18 year district employee, serves in athletics administration, while Barnett has devoted a decade to Sharon Elementary musicals. The winners will be honored May 19 at Highland High School.
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