May 15 Almanac: Historic milestones and notable birthdays
May 15 marks the 135th day of 2025 with 230 days remaining. Moments from history include Adams relocating offices to Washington in 1800, Lincoln creating the Department of Agriculture in 1862, Mickey Mouse debuting publicly in 1928, and McDonald’s opening in 1940. Notable birthdays: Jasper Johns, Wavy Gravy, Lainie Kazan, Don Nelson, Brian Eno, Chazz Palminteri, George Brett, Melle Mel, John Smoltz, Emmitt Smith, Ray Lewis, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Andy Murray.
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Abraham Lincoln
Department of Agriculture
Walt Disney
Mickey Mouse
Mickey
Richard
Maurice McDonald
McDonald’s
San Bernardino
California
U.S. Supreme
Jasper Johns
Wavy Gravy
Lainie Kazan
Don Nelson
Brian Eno
Chazz Palminteri
George Brett
Melle Mel
John Smoltz
Emmitt Smith
Ray Lewis
Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Andy Murray
City to lease housing building to save maintenance costs
Medina officials plan a lease of a 13,500 square foot housing building to the Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority. The city will cover parking lot maintenance and storage use while the housing authority remains independent. City official Hanwell says the lease saves about $24,000 annually versus renting or maintaining the building itself. The arrangement aims to keep housing services nearby City Hall in Ward One for residents in need. contact Sara Crawford at (330) 721-4063 or scrawford medina-gazette.com.
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Housing Authority
City
Hanwell
Medina County
Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority
Medina
City Hall
Ward One
Sara Crawford
Scrawford
Medina-Gazette.com
Playhouse Square
Hailey Tramonte
Highland High School
Tramonte
New York City
Instagram
Facebook
Facebook.com
Weekend Rain Likely With Warm Temperatures
A weather forecast shows showers today with highs near 81 and lows around 66. Friday brings more showers and a thunderstorm risk with a high near 84 and low around 62. Saturday forecasts showers and possible thunderstorms with highs about 64 and lows near 45. Sunday turns partly sunny with improving conditions.
Democrats face deep pessimism about party's future in AP poll
The AP-NORC poll shows about one third of Democrats feel optimistic about the party's future six months after Trump's victory, down from 60 percent in July 2024. Respondents criticize leadership and political direction, with calls for a transformative figure.
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New York
Donald Trump
U.S
Associated Press-Norc Center For Public Affairs Research
Damien Williams
Cahokia Heights
Illinois
Trump
Democratic Party
White House
Congress
Senate
Chuck Schumer
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Williams
Teamsters Union
Public meetings across Medina County and nearby towns
Multiple public sessions scheduled including Black River Board of Education at 6 p.m. at Black River High School and Medina County bodies meeting from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 144 N Broadway St with virtual options. Groups include NOACA transit and safety advisory councils, and a NRAC funding methodology discussion via Zoom.
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Black River Board of Education
Black River High School
Brunswick Planning Commission
Council
Center Road
Medina County Mental Health and Recovery Board
District 9
Natural Resource Assistance Council of the
Clean Ohio
NRAC
Medina County
N. Broadway St
Medina County Budget Commission
Noaca Transit Advisory Council
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council
Safety and Operations Advisory Council
NOACA
Superior Ave
Cleveland
Put a Lid On It helmet drive boosts Ohio coverage
Statewide campaign organized by the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and supported by ODOT and American Honda will distribute 13,000 helmets through 179 organizations in 61 counties. Helmets reach children via pediatric offices, health departments, police and fire stations, schools, and other partners, with Medina County offices among those receiving gear and training materials. Since 2011 the effort has donated over 100,000 helmets to protect riders, alongside fitting guidance and safety education.
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Ohio
American Academy of Pediatrics
Ohio Department of Transportation
American Honda Motor Co
Medina County
Cleveland Clinic
Brunswick Family Health Center
Medina County Health Department
Medina County Sheriff’s Office
ODOT
Pamela Boratyn
State Highway Patrol
AAP
Melissa Vervey Arnold
Meijer theft and misc Brunswick blotter notes
On May 8 at 6 06 p.m. a woman allegedly concealed about 300 dollars of merchandise at Center Road Meijer and was issued a summons in Brunswick Mayor s Court. In Brunswick, May 11 at 1 32 p.m. a vehicle collision occurred on Pearl Road. Brunswick Hills police logged a lost license plate on Sleepy Hollow Road April 18 at 3 42 p.m. Identity theft reported on Newman Drive at 8 45 p.m. A theft was reported on Wood Rose Drive on April 22 at 11 19 a.m.
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Center Road
Meijer Asset Protection
Brunswick Mayor's Court
Pearl Road
Sleepy Hollow Road
Newman Drive
Wood Rose Drive
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Holly Board
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East Ave
Elyria
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Linkey Sanders
Northland Drive
Medina Shade Tree Commission
Spencer Community Fire District
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Columbia Roach
Brunswick High School
Classmates Family & Friends
Coppertop Golf Club
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Planted Flag Brewery
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