Large crowds turn out on first day to cast ballots
Medina County sees long lines before 8 a.m. as residents flock to in person early voting on the first day. By midday town officials report thousands of ballots sent by post and more than 30 thousand awaiting mailing, with voters citing safety and convenience. Local residents including Brunswick residents Hannah Swarm and Jordan Lindh explain voting in person as their preferred method amid political stakes and concerns about mail reliability.
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Aaron Josefczyk
Medina County
Medina County Board of Elections
Medina
Lawler
Brunswick
Hannah Swarm
Jordan Lindh
Donald Trump
Swarm
Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Ohio
Lindh
Lisa Mahoney
Wadsworth bans camping on city land after council vote
The Wadsworth City Council unanimously approved banning camping on property owned by the city. Law Director Morris warned of constitutional concerns and clarified charges only apply if relaxing offered services are refused. Some groups like Boy and Girl Scout troops may camp with permission. The council also rejected an 81.9 acre annexation from Wadsworth Township by a 5-2 vote, with remarks on utilities and safety during uncertain times.
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Wadsworth
Thomas Morris
Morris
Courts of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Wadsworth Township
Bruce Darlington
Patricia Haskins
Ralph Copley
Girard
Medina County faces 18 million in delinquent taxes led by Nexus S10M
Medina County Treasurer John Burke reports 18 million in unpaid taxes, with Nexus pipeline records totaling 10 million across seven parcels. The county's Board of Revision denied adjustments and Nexus appeals continue in court, with a May hearing and potential years of dispute ahead.
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Medina
Medina County
John Burke
NEXUS
Burke
Medina County Board of Revision
Ohio Department of Taxation
State Board of Tax Appeals
Supreme Court
Robert Rinehart
Oberlin City Schools
Ohio Schools Pipeline Coalition
Mike Kovack
COVID
State Treasurer’s Association
Ohio
York Township fires chief retires after 22 years of service
Ken Barrett steps down as Erhart York fire chief after 22 years with the department, 14 as chief, part of a 37 year safety career. His tenure included securing about 1 million in grants for gear, breathing apparatus, and a new 300000 dollar pumper truck. York Township Trustee Rick Monroe lauds Barrett's leadership and fundraising impact.
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York
Barrett
Erhart/ York
Brunswick Hills
York Township
Rick Monroe
Monroe
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