Soprema Senior Center Hosts Senior and Caregiver Expo
The Soprema Senior Center held a senior and caregiver expo with over 100 vendor tables on Friday. Health screenings, flu and COVID vaccines by Medina County Health Department, and grant funding from Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging supported the event. Lori Wilkinson said the expo gathers community senior resources for adults caring for older adults.
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Friday Morning Crash Fatality in Medina County
Medina County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call at 8:25 a.m. Friday about a crash between a GMC Sierra and a semitractor. Brent Ogg of Orville drove through a stop sign at Vande Mark Road and Chatham Road and was hit by a westbound semi. Ogg died after being taken to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Lodi Hospital. The intersection remained closed as Chatham Township and Lafayette Township fire crews assisted on scene.
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Community talk on gerrymandering hosted by two groups
The Medina Mavens and Akron Area Women for Democracy invite the public to a 6 to 7 30 p m discussion at Highland Library about gerrymandering. Attendees will learn its meaning its impact on elections and what voting yes or no on Issue 1 entails. The event is free and open to all.
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Medina County Treasurer Reports Record Investment Income
Medina County Treasurer John Burke announced through September investment income will reach 6.3 million, the highest in 30 years of his tenure, surpassing last year’s 5.2 million. Commissioner Aaron Harrison credited the portfolio’s performance for supporting services amid rising costs while maintaining low taxes.
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Pumpkin festival events on the square attract crowds
Registration opens at 10 a.m. for pumpkin games including a toss race and bowling with medals. The festival features a pumpkin sale, a Friday screening of Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin, and a later 8 p.m. Amityville Horror showing. A 9 p.m. Exorcist screening requires 17 or adult accompaniment at the Masonic Lodge on Harris Street.
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Medina County Commissioner Seeks Efficiency and Transparency
In addressing Medina County's challenges Chapman cites one party rule as a key issue, urging public transparency and accessible meetings. She argues for open selection of qualified personnel and inclusive timing so working residents can attend, stressing accountability in allocating taxpayer funds.
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Democratic and Republican profiles of Medina County figures
Summary of two political figures with backgrounds in education, family, and public service. The Democrat notes Cuyahoga County Community College attendance, widowhood, children in Brisbane and Doylestown, granddaughter in McKees Rocks, and a career in banking, forging, construction finances, and law firm accounting, plus saving 1.4 million as Medina County District Library deputy fiscal officer. The Republican profile covers extensive education from Kent State and University of Akron, a 1993 PhD, and long public service including Medina County commissioner since 2021, former state representative, college roles, urban studies research, and local government work. includes wife Cheryl, a blended family, grandchildren, dogs, and website.
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Hambley Walker pledge to make meet access public soon
Hambley and Pat Walker promise early public access to the meeting agenda and discuss plans to address high living costs, housing shortages for seniors and young workers, and growth management through collaboration with local governments, businesses, nonprofits, and faith groups. Contact reporter Sara Crawford at 330 721 4063 scrawford medina gazette.com.
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