Anonymous donation funds Wadsworth stadium parking expansion
A $40 000 anonymous gift will cover a large share of a roughly $100 000 project to add 36 parking spaces at 274 Grandview Ave outside Art Wright Stadium. Superintendent Andy Hill thanked the donor, noting the contributor has supported stadium work before. The city grants use of about one acre south of the stadium for free parking, with shuttle costs down this past season and prior repairs noted.
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Wadsworth
Art Wright Stadium
Andy Hill
Grandview Ave
Amanda Gordon
Bers and Hill
Grizzlies
Medina County promotes free white pine seedling giveaway
The Medina County Soil and Water Conservation District offers 50 white pine seedlings to residents who show how trees benefit their community. Education coordinator Linda Schneider notes trees improve waterways and creeks, with a sugar maple example detailing annual stormwater interception and value. Residents calculate tree benefits using a calculator and email results with photos to lschneider medinaco.org.
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Lafayette Twp
Medina County
Treebenefits.com
Lschneider
Medinaco.org
District weighs fall reopening amid vaccine uncertainty
Al Fauci rejects a Senate plan of vaccine or treatment by school reopening. Disparities between older and newer campuses fuel fears of returning students. Hill says without vaccine or herd immunity, districts must prepare for parents delaying or keeping children home. Local decisions may override neighboring districts in August with county health input. District seeks input on its next strategic plan due by Dec. 14.
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Fauci
Senate Health Committee
Lamar Alexander
R-Tenn
Hill
Shorturl
Wadsworth projects get 150,000 in funding boost
The Medina County funding includes a $130,000 sidewalk program in Wadsworth, 26 percent of county total. Other large items: $90,000 for Brunswick street program and $80,000 for Gloria Glens village hall. The August or September funding decision delays money until December with construction in spring. Annexation of 81.9 acres from Wadsworth Township to Wadsworth city approved without agreement from either side, signaling possible future residential development. Commissioner Pat Geisman weighs COVID-19 impact on the Medina County Fair, celebrating its 150th year. Contact Bob Finnan.
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Henwood
Wadsworth
Bruns
Pat Geissman
Medina County
Wadsworth Township
Medina County High Schools Script Social Distancing Graduation
Seniors hear that the Class of 2020 will be honored with live streaming on YouTube Live Facebook Live and Armstrong channels 4 and 201 at 1 p.m. Saturday May 23 produced by MedinaTV Medina may lead in social distancing graduations as districts plan drive in screenings fireworks in the parking lot and other events across Medina County.
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YouTube
Facebook
Armstrong
Medinatv
Medina
Medina County
Buckeye district renews curriculum director amid board vote
Dr Christina Collins faced non renewal after a 5-2 board vote despite a strong district leadership assessment. Board members cited desires for team alignment and avoidance of personal conflict while Collins noted unsupported accusations and community backing. The district earns mixed grades on the latest state report card, with graduation rate an A and several D and C ratings.
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Morgan
Collins
Ohio Department of Education
Buckeye
Banaga
Pievarchy
Dr. Collins
Jon Stahl
Stahl
Christina
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Rfinnan
Medina-Gazette. Com
Performing Arts Center
Gazette
Oscar Valentine
Sydney Anzalone
Jack Kopanski
Skopanski
Medinagazette.com
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Medina & Brunswick
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