Alisa, a 39-year-old Medina County resident, waited three years after her divorce was finalized before she began dating again.
She, like many men and women who go through a divorce, battled feelings of doubt, low self image and conflicting ideas about what was best for her children.
“It took a long time for me to be ready,” […]

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Sept. 16 was a perfect fall Sunday to go for a run or walk, which is precisely what large numbers of people did at the third annual Race With Grace 5K Race/Fun Walk, whose mission is “To memorialize Mary Grace and to raise money to donate to cancer-related charities.”
Mary Grace, a young mother of three […]

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Today’s Bride Magazine, an Akron-based publication, is hosting their 18th annual fall bridal shows sponsored by Henri’s Cloud Nine Bridal Salon, Christopher Norris Photography, Scene Magazine, Unlimited Vacations and Cruises and Miller’s Party Rental. Thousands of area brides-to-be and their guests will view a fashion show, visit with the area’s top wedding professionals showcasing their […]

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Lawrence and Charlotte Mann of Seville will celebrate their 100th birthdays at an open reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 30 at Seville Presbyterian Church, 101 Center St., Seville.
Charlotte was born Aug. 2, 1907, in Apple Creek, Ohio, to H.G. and Laura Orr Jameson. She had two siblings, the late Grace Jameson Joseph and […]

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Skateboarders of all ages enjoy a sunny after-school session Monday at Medina’s Reagan Park Skate Park. Justin Collins, 13, whose shadow is captured on a half-pipe below, said the facility has given him a chance to “stay out of trouble.”

Rami Daud | Staff Photographer
Rami Daud | Staff Photographer

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“Hi, Elbee” and “kiss the bird” intermingled with wolf whistles come from the screened porch of Gracie Burger’s home. Elbee, a rose-breasted cockatoo, and Krackers, a crested cockatoo belonging to Julie DeMasi, were visiting for a nail trim while DeMasi talked with Burger about the upcoming Exotic Bird Fair.
Many years ago, bird fairs were more […]

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Matthew Boyert of Guilford Township recently took part in Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Leaders trip to Washington, D.C., focusing on leadership development and involvement. The annual three-day trip introduces OFBF Young Farmers to political action on Capitol Hill and gives them an opportunity to influence national legislation through Farm Bureau’s involvement and lobbying efforts.
Boyert joined […]

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Gene McCluer, Extension educator with Ohio State University Extension Hardin County, reported on Aug. 10, the Department of Homeland Security issued a final regulation requiring employers to take certain actions with respect to employment eligibility upon receipt of a Social Security “No-Match Letter.” Employers who fail to comply with the new rule could be deemed […]

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George W. Burza, 61, of Barberton/Medina, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2007.
He was born Oct. 29, 1945, in Barberton. Mr. Burza worked for the Medina County Sheriff’s Department and was the chief of police for Montville Township. He served in the Army and was a law enforcement advisor in Iraq.
Mr. Burza is survived by his […]

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William J. Chundrlik, 81, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Rochester Hills, Mich., passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2007.
He was born Aug. 11, 1926, in Union City, Pa., and moved to Bradenton from Rochester Hills. He was a designer with Chrysler Motor Corp., retiring after 42 years of service. He was a member of Our Lady […]

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