Auto unions press Big Three as strikes erupt at three plants
Nearly ten percent of America's unionized auto workers walk out at GM in Wentzville Missouri Ford in Wayne Michigan and a Jeep plant in Toledo Ohio. The United Auto Workers seeks a 36 percent raise over four years while GM Ford and Stellantis offer 17.5 to 20 percent. President Biden backs higher pay as workers pledge continuing action if deals stall.
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Medina Hardware to close after 150 years in Medina
After 150 years in business Medina Hardware will close its doors at 3 p.m. today. Owner Rick Stephenson cited road closures West Smith Road construction and the COVID 19 pandemic as factors along with staff turnover and aging family involvement. The store has been owned by the Stephenson family since 1932 when Willard Stephenson took over and later renamed the shop.
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Granger Township Annual Chicken Dinner Returns
Granger Township Fire Department hosts its annual chicken dinner as a fundraiser for the Granger Firefighters Association. Chief Steven Kamp notes the event runs noon to 7 p.m. with a $12 dinner featuring half a chicken, corn, salad, cookie, and optional macaroni or potato salad, plus a $6 pizza dinner and a slushy machine.
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Medina County tops state in 2022 23 School Report Cards
Medina County leads Ohio with an average 4.5 of 5 stars across seven districts in the 2022 23 Ohio School Report Cards. Highland Local Schools earned the county’s top five star overall rating with strong marks in achievement progress and literacy, while graduation ratings were four stars.
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