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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 2020
Page
1
Lodi Hospital celebrates 100 years of serving a small community from its 225 Elyria Street site. The pandemic paused a planned public ceremony, with hopes for a later employee celebration. Mayor Geissman praises rapid EMS response and the hospital as a town hub while staff note patient social circles forming within.
Lodi couple Greg and Tina Frary recount a seven week struggle with COVID-19 starting in March. After initial fever and worsening symptoms, Greg was treated at Cleveland Clinic Medina, then transferred to Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights. He endured a medically induced coma for 14 days, then a second two day coma after cardiac complications from dialysis. Monday May 11, 2020 marked the day he returned home, described as the best day of his life.
Medina residents lined up at Hershey's Barber Shop at 106 W Washington St as Gov DeWine allowed hair salons nail salons and barbershops to reopen. Customers described a long morning then a busier afternoon with several cars waiting outside and in the street. One pilot said he felt safe despite exposure risk while awaiting a haircut and noted his essential worker status.
Medina County adds three COVID-19 cases for a total of 210 with 52 hospitalizations and 18 deaths. Ohio reports 1,581 deaths as state moves to reopen bars salons outdoor dining and camps May 21 to 31 with venues like gyms and BMV centers to follow. Local residents visit Old Bag of Nails Worthington for a first dine‑in experience under new safety rules.
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