LAFAYETTE TWP. — Remington Grams’ first college class was a little lonely.
Sitting in a distance learning classroom during the opening day at the Medina County University Center Monday afternoon, he was the only student watching an introduction to public speaking class broadcast from the University of Akron.
“I’m being told how to speak in public, […]

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It began as an idea early this decade and evolved into a place of learning and technology that opened its doors Monday. The Medina County University Center is a successful example of government and the private sector working together:
- The 115 acres for the university center and adjoining business/technology park were donated by the county.
- […]

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Willard H. Barco, 84, of Medina, passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Medina.
He was born Feb. 8, 1923, in Rocky River. Mr. Barco owned a greenhouse, Barco & Sons Inc. He was past president of the Ohio Florist Association and a member of Dover Lodge F&AM for 62 years, as well as the Akron […]

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YORK TWP. — A three-vehicle crash sent two Buckeye students to the hospital Monday morning.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported:
Paige Hamlin, 17, of Chippewa Lake, was driving east on Stone Road at about 7:45 a.m. toward state Route 18 in a 1991 Honda Civic. Hamlin was following a Chevy Malibu that was coming to a […]

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Michelle Munsey, 51, of Brunswick, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 14, 2008.
She was born Sept. 12, 1956, in Cleveland and was employed as a telephone operator.
Ms. Munsey is survived by her sisters, Treia Munsey of Brunswick and Sue (Mark) League of Lorain; brothers, Gil of Lorain and Guy (Collene) of New […]

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BRUNSWICK — A deadlocked city council stalled the election of a new vice mayor Monday night.
Council’s committee-of-the-whole kicked off the year with an organizational meeting Monday night, and the city charter states a new vice mayor is to be elected when new council terms begin.
Ward 4 Councilman Anthony Capretta nominated Ward 3 Councilman Joseph Delsanter […]

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INDEPENDENCE — On his 23rd birthday, LeBron James was ticketed for driving 101 mph on a highway in northern Medina County.
Following practice Monday at Cleveland Clinic Courts, the Cavaliers superstar charged full-speed ahead when asked about the incident.
“I got caught,” James said while surrounded by about 20 members of the media. “It happens.”
Asked if he […]

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Patricia (Sturznickel) Olson, 71, of Wadsworth, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Akron.
She was born March 17, 1936, in Cleveland. Mrs. Olson was involved in the Ladies Auxiliary Eagles, Wadsworth Aerie 2117, and was a member of Northside Christian Church. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed boating, crocheting and bingo. Mrs. Olson loved spending […]

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Jean A. Regetz, 80, of Valley City, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Akron.
She was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Cleveland to John and Alice Pinter. Mrs. Regetz resided in Valley City since 1959. She worked as a secretary for the Coast Guard and the U.S. Federal Defense in Cleveland before retiring. She loved […]

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HINCKLEY TWP. — Nine electronic gambling machines and $2,897 were seized from the Blue Banana Club during raids by the Ohio Investigative Unit on Jan. 4 and Thursday, the Ohio Department of Public Safety reported.
The first raid at the club, which serves alcohol at 729 W. 130th St., was in response to complaints about gambling […]

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