Medina County Arts Council officials are upping the performance ante by adding a Medina County Idol competition to this year’s third annual Spotlight Showcase, which takes place Nov. 16 at Broadway Hall.
“The idea came up during our Spotlight Showcase meeting last spring,” said Medina County Arts Council Executive Director Nancy W. Sprowls. “I think […]

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Nothing comes easy.
That’s the message behind Chaim Potok’s novel “The Chosen,” which is a great American classic of faith and friendship between two boys during World War II. Set amid the intellectual and religious ferment of 1940s Jewish America, “The Chosen” dramatizes the universal challenges of coming-of-age and the heartfelt path to understanding and […]

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Considering the annual “Ozzfest” tours have been bypassing Northeast Ohio for the past few years, fans will finally get a chance to see the godfather of metal, Ozzy Osbourne, in action this fall. Osbourne, who is hitting the road in support of his latest studio effort “Black Rain,” is scheduled to perform Dec. 20 at […]

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Not often do people have the opportunity to hear someone discuss the Civil War from a personal perspective. The group gathered Nov. 1 in the Chapel at Western Reserve Masonic Community, however, were privileged to listen to resident Helen Stephenson share entries from the diaries her grandfather Joshua DeWees (1842-1918) kept as a Union soldier.
Originally, […]

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Costume Contest
Winners of the City of Brunswick’s Halloween Costume Contest are:
Younger than 1 — Funniest: Joey Bauer, first place; Jack Page, second place. Cutest: Elaina Hanshaw, first place, Abby Vavrek, second place. Most Original: Max Fornaco, first place; Joe Griffin, second place.
Age 1 — Funniest: Marco Archambault, first place; Evan Stracensky, second place. Cutest: Carolyn […]

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This year, the Lodi Community Chest Drive has set a goal for $11,000 to be donated to nine recipients:
- Lodi Good Samaritans, $2,200.
- Lodi Scouting, $2,000.
- Lodi Meals on Wheels, $1,700.
- Lodi Parks and Recreation, $1,100.
- Lodi Community Hospital, $1,000.
- Lodi Historical Society, $1,000.
- Friends of Lodi Library, $1,000.
- Lodi Little League, $500.
- Lodi Girls […]

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Birthcare of Medina County is the recipient of a $500 grant from Westfield Insurance Foundation’s Volunteer Grant Program. Jessica Albano, a Westfield Insurance employee and volunteer with Birthcare of Medina, was awarded the grant based on her volunteer commitment to the organization.
Shelly K. Hillyer has joined RPM International Inc. of Medina as associate general counsel. […]

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Can’t get enough of your favorite author? Back in the dark ages we had to bide our time and wait for the next book to come out and chances were good that we didn’t know exactly when that would be. I remember being a kid and bugging the local librarian for news about new books […]

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Donald J. Beecher, 85, of Medina, passed away Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, in Medina.
He was born May 23, 1922, in Erie, Pa. Mr. Beecher was a professional engineer and consultant. He worked for GE and AMSCO. He was a member of First Christian Church “Disciples of Christ” in Wadsworth. Mr. Beecher was a 32nd-degree Mason, […]

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Jacqueline L. Berry, 82, of Medina, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, in Medina.
She was born May 5, 1925, in Cleveland. Mrs. Berry was a homemaker. She enjoyed baking for family and friends as well as spending time with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Berry is survived by her son, James (Betsy) […]

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