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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1978
Page
1
Brunswick pursues industry as officials and private groups race to attract firms to its 234 acre industrial park. The Gold Diggers sales association, led by Tom Tenhunfeld, acts by networking across the region to connect prospects with Brunswick officials.
A Brunswick report shows a local effort to attract business through a Chamber of Commerce driven Gold Diggers membership drive and an Industrial Search Committee led by Larry Barron. City officials consider tax abatements under a new state law to lure growth despite tight credit.
The forecast calls for sunny skies and a heat wave with highs in the low to mid 80s. Residents should prepare for warmer conditions Friday as the region sees a rise in temperatures.
Republican National Chairman Bill Brock campaigned in Medina County to back Medina Commissioner Mark Whitfield for the 13th District House seat. Brock urged strong GOP momentum, citing Congress as the real policymaker and promising an intensified party effort. Whitfield, facing Robert Hallman in the June 6 primary, pledged to cut federal government size while Brock projected gains in six to eight congressional seats.
An escaped convict Melvin Banks surrendered to the Ohio Highway Patrol near the I 76 exit on I 71 after holding two hostages for over an hour. The hostages were released unharmed and Banks faces kidnapping armed robbery and escape charges. Bank’s two victims were Mike Schoonover and Glenn Hale. The incident began during a routine hospital visit and escalated after Banks overpowered a guard and used a pistol to take control of a UPS driver and two more men before police interception.
A Brunswick Citizens group voted to file petitions to remove the five member Brunsick Board of Education including Supt Paul Keaton and Curriculum Director Robert Stiller. Leader John Oberholtzer warned delays in court and potential appeals may extend the case, noting 30 days to a hearing and possible further action to the Court of Appeals or Ohio Supreme Court. The group has collected more than 3,000 signatures per board member supporting removal.
Montville Township Trustees approved a $1.4 million indoor recreation facility after a 40-resident drive. The Washington Court Racquet Club will be built on Route 18 east of River Styx Road after a zoning change reversing the Commission and RPC recommendations. Residents have 30 days to seek a referendum. without one, the change becomes official.
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