Widow sues Avis and others over fatal Brighton crash
Medina widow Joanne Bilbrey files a federal case in Cleveland against Avis Car Rental Jules Toussaint Hutchinson Industries PV Holding Corp and Parsippany NJ asserting negligent and reckless operation negligent entrustment maintenance and seeking over 75 000 in compensatory and punitive damages plus attorney fees The suit cites a January 18 crash on Route 18 in Brighton Township where 69 year old Robert Bilbrey died and Toussaint who rented a 2023 Dodge Charger from Avis was injured and charged with vehicular manslaughter and a lanes violation and plans to change his plea with a May 28 sentencing hearing pending.
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Hutchinson Industries Inc
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May 22 Almanac Loses and Birthdays for News
May 22 marks day 142 of 2025 with 223 days left. Highlights include Pact of Steel signed by von Ribbentrop and Ciano in 1939, Continental Air Lines Flight 11 crash in 1962, Johnson’s Great Society goals in 1964, Apollo 10 near lunar surface in 1969, Walker spy case in 1985, Tonight Show end of Johnny Carson era in 1992, and the Joplin tornado of 2011. Notable birthdays: Richard Benjamin 87, Bernie Taupin 75, Lisa Murkowski 68, Morrissey 66, Johnny Gill 59, Brooke Smith 58, Naomi Campbell 55, Sean Gunn 51, Ginnifer Goodwin 47, Maggie Q 46, Apolo Ohno 43.
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Lakewood man tied to two armed robberies in Medina County
Blaine Miller, 25, of Lakewood, is jailed in Medina County on two counts of aggravated robbery after an interagency probe linked incidents at Liverpool Township and Brunswick businesses. A video arraignment is set for June 3 in the Medina County Court of Common Pleas with Judge Joyce Kimbler. May is Mental Health Awareness Month with Medina Mental Health resources highlighted by MHRB and partner agencies.
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Medina County
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Medina County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Board
MHRB
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Warranted arrests and disturbances reported in Medina County blotter
A May blotter details multiple incidents. May 14 on Pearl Road a shoplifter with two Cuyahoga County felonies and a Strongsville failure to appear warrant was arrested for theft and sent to Medina County Jail. May 15 at Towne Center Apartments loud juveniles led to one arrest for persistent disorderly conduct resisting arrest and failure to disclose personal information. May 16 a man with a traffic FTA warrant was sent to Brunswick Police after a hit confirmation. May 17 a man with a Medina Municipal Court FTA warrant was held after failing to post bond. May 18 Berea police arrested a man on a Brunswick Mayor's Court FTA warrant and sent him to Medina County Jail. May 19 another man held on a Brunswick Mayor's Court FTA warrant was in custody after a signed warrant was faxed.
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Independence Drive
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Public meetings set by local township trustees
Lafayette Township trustees hold a special meeting for an executive session at 9:30 a.m. in the safety services building at 6367 Technology Lane to discuss an investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee. Medina Township trustees convene a special meeting at 9:25 a.m. in the town Medina Board of Control multi-purpose room at 132 N Elmwood Ave to replace a regular meeting.
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