Medina County sales tax funds bolster district schools
Medina County remains unique in Ohio by sharing part of local sales tax revenue with its school districts. At a commissioners' meeting, Educational Service Center Superintendent Bob Hlasko outlined history from 2006 when a 0.5 percent sales tax was approved via a Community Improvement Board MOU with the schools. Districts may opt in or build funds for large purchases, funding textbooks computers buses and bleacher upkeep, with the Medina County Career Center using funds for the trades building opening 2024-25.
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Rain returns to Medina after dry spell
Medina residents saw the return of rain after weeks without precipitation. Data from the National Weather Service in Cleveland shows last rainfall in the area occurred Sept 6 at 1.26 inches and Sept 7 at 0.01 inches, with most Medina County now abnormally dry per the U S Drought Monitor. The forecast calls for a 11 a m to be showers and storms with a high near 75 degrees.
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Wadsworth Pet Parade Benefits Forever Amber Acres
Pets walk through the Village of St Edward at Wadsworth to raise funds for Forever Amber Acres animal sanctuary. Village LIFE Coordinator Annette Cannone notes the event supports a good cause while entertaining residents. Council member Tom Stagmyer demonstrates Augie the Aussie-doodle during the parade.
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Medina shelter Next Step Up on track to open in January
Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority plans an emergency housing facility named Next Step Up at 860 Walter Road. Executive director Skip Sipos says the 27 bed shelter will be open 24 hours daily, pet friendly, and require community agreements with resident duties and case management to address root causes of homelessness.
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