Census data show 4.3 percent uninsured in Medina County
New census figures place Medina County at a 4.3 percent uninsured rate for 2019, up from 2.7 percent in 2018, with historic fluctuations since 2010. Local healthcare leaders, including Dr. Kim Bowen, discuss clinic activity and community support amid pandemic effects and ongoing access to care.
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Lorain County
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Cleveland Clinic
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Free Clinic of
Washington St
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Parma Health Ministry
Interac
Bowen
John Surso
Early voting steady as Medina County lines up in person
Dozens queued at Medina County Board of Elections on the 12th day of early voting as Election Day nears. Director Carol Lawler noted daily turnout around 1,000, with curbside voting gaining momentum and seniors persuaded by outreach from the Office for Older Adults.
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Medina County
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Medina County Board of Elections
Ohio election night forecast by Brown Taft
Sen Sherrod Brown and ex Gov Bob Taft say Ohio results should be known on election night with early votes processed first and results likely by 10 or 11 p.m unless the presidential race is within half a point. They urge more poll workers as mail voting rises could delay results.
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Bob Taft
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Cleveland
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Local educators advise business leaders on pandemic schooling
Medina County educators from the Medina County Career Center and partner districts discuss in-person learning safety and changes as COVID-19 restrictions ease. Superintendent Steve Chrisman, Buckeye and Brunswick leaders outline plans, with Buckeye offering full in-person and online options, about 30 percent choosing online via Google Meet.
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Chrisman
DEA
Vail
Brunswick
Buckeye
Career Center
Medina County Chamber Alliance
Jeff Harrison
Mike Mayell
Harrison
Google Meet
Funds Raised for PAC Linked to Medina County Levy Penetrates Local Debate
Medina County agencies raise money for a political action committee claiming funds will back future levy literature and signs. The 2019 1 mill levy funds the Office for Older Adults, Job and Family Services, and the ADAMH Board at about 5 million annually, with pandemic shifts increasing needs. The directors stress levy dollars aid vulnerable populations and deny using tax dollars for campaigns.
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Citizens For
Medina County Human Services
Phil Titterington
Medina County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Board
Titterington
Medina County
Adamh Board
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