Wells Concrete founder David Wells dies at 72
David C. Wells of Sharon Center died suddenly October 4 2022 at home. Born November 25 1949 in Medina he founded Wells Concrete in 1972 after working with Ohio Edison and running a landscaping business. He loved building ponds mechanics gardening and had a larger than life personality. He enjoyed helping neighbors and was a devoted family man.
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David C. Wells
Sharon Center
Medina
Richard and
Patricia (Doherty) Wells
David
Weymouth
Matchbox Toys
Elizabeth
Ohio Edison
Wells Concrete
Dave
Richard
Patricia
Remembering Dave Wells Giant Among Men at River Styx Market
David C. Wells of Fixler and Bear Swamp grew to be a respected adult and community figure. Survived by daughter Rachel Wells brother George and partner Marla Goch, he was preceded by parents and sister Elizabeth. Visitation October 9, 2022 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Waite & Son Funeral Home Medina. Donations suggested to Friends of Medina County Parks. Online condolences at waitefuneralhome.com.
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Bear Swamp
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Dave Wells
Dave
Rachel Wells
George
Marla Goch
Elizabeth Wells
Waite & Son Funeral Home
N. Court Street
Medina
Medina County
Deerview Lane
Waitefuneralhome.com
Obituary Call for Details Across Medina and Lorain Counties
Obituary and memoriam notices seek details for reprints across Medina County and Lorain County. Contact Medina county number 330 725 6040 or Lorain county number 440 329 7000 for information.
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Medina County
Lorain County
Europe unites against Russia at Prague summit
Leaders from 27 EU members and partners gathered in Prague for the inaugural European Political Community summit to show solidarity with Ukraine and press for increased security and prosperity. Ukraine’s Zelenskyy addressed participants as Russia was left out, while Turkey and Armenia sought warmer ties despite critics warning the forum may lack clout.
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Europe
Russia
Ukraine
Turkey
Armenia
European Political Community
European Union
Balkans
Britain
Prague Castle
Belarus
U.K
Liz Truss
Alexander de Croo
Krisjanis Karins
Denys Shmyhal
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy
Emmanuel Macron
Olaf Scholz
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Petr Fiala
Fiala
Hair cutting protests spread in solidarity with Mahsa Amini
Iranian women and diaspora protesters cut their hair as a symbol of defiance against compulsory hijab and government oppression following Mahsa Amini's death. The gesture has sparked global demonstrations from Los Angeles to Istanbul, uniting diverse Iranians in a demand for rights and systemic change.
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Los Angeles
Einaz Rahimpour
Iran
Mahsa Amini
Tehran
Amini
Islamic Republic
Rahimpouri
Marshall University
West Virginia
TikTok
Istanbul
Ferdowsi
Siavash
Mohammad Ali Kadivar
Boston College
London
Green Movement
Kadivar
Nicole Ansari
Ansari
New York
Afar
Tam
Abortion Clinics Shrink to 13 in 15 States
Guttmacher Institute finds at least 66 clinics halted abortions since Roe v Wade ruling. From 79 clinics serving 15 states before the June 24 decision to 13 remaining as of Oct 2, all in Georgia. Nationwide clinics dropped from over 800 in 2020. Some clinics offer non abortion care, but overall access remains precarious amid injunctions and state bans. Doctors warn closures threaten women’s health and finances.
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Guttmacher Institute
Georgia
Guttmacher
Rachel Jones
U.S
South
Jeanne Corwin
Indiana
Ohio
Local police blotter and warrants update
A sequence of police blotter items covers arrests for warrants and offenses in Wadsworth and nearby areas from Sept 24 to Oct 2. Notable entries include Jacob Sterpka 44 of Wadsworth on telecom harassment warrants, Traci Estay 47 of Rittman for OVI, Mark Yost 38 of Lodi for sex offender registration and suspension, Joseph Stewart 33 of Ashland on failure to appear, and Stephanie Vance 43 of Lodi for domestic violence, plus several vandalism, theft, and breaking and entering reports and a marijuana possession citation.
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Brixton Way
Jacob Sterpka
Wadsworth
Amherst
Reimer Road
Traci Estay
Rittman
Cuyahoga County
Mark Yost
Lodi
Ashland County
Medina Street
Elyria Street
Stephanie Vance
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