By KORINNE CANIGLIA
OSU Extension
Arlene Kava’s green thumb sprouts more than just flowers in Medina County.
The retired gardener has earned recognition as the county’s Master Gardener of the Year the past two years.
“In the summertime, I’m never sitting still,” said Kava, of Brunswick. “If I can help someone plant or weed, I do it. It’s nice […]

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By MIKE MILLER
OSU Extension Medina County
There have been many questions this year on what the price of hay is. Obviously hay value is higher and was in short supply this past year due to drought and to more acres being picked up by corn, soybeans and wheat.
Establishing a price for hay is difficult. A […]

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By MARIA KACIK
Staff Writer
Tonia Latarewicz of Chippewa Lake placed a gallon of milk in her cart at Hawkins Market in Medina, as she walked through the store’s dairy section with her 2- and 8-year-old sons in tow.
“A gallon probably lasts me a day and a half, if that. We’re all heavy milk drinkers,” she said […]

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By HANNAH SCHAEFER
Staff Writer
BRUNSWICK — To more effectively respond to shootout situations, the police department is increasing its firepower by outfitting its 15 patrol cars with assault rifles.
City council approved the purchase of 15 Smith & Wesson MP-15 rifles Monday night. The rifles and accessories, including lights for the ends of the guns and racks […]

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By RICK NOLAND
Assistant Sports Editor
CLEVELAND — Joe Tait doesn’t like to stand out at the Lafayette Market, let alone in an arena that seats almost 21,000 people.
That’s why the Lafayette Township resident feels more than a little awkward about being honored tonight at Quicken Loans Arena for broadcasting his 3,000th Cavaliers game.
“It’s very nice they […]

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By ADAM FERRISE
Special to The Gazette
Branden Toro should be the poster child for the term “student-athlete.”
The 2006 graduate of Brunswick High won the one-meter diving title at the NAIA Nationals in San Antonio in late February.
The experience wasn’t quite perfect for the Illinois Institute of Technology sophomore, though.
“The last couple weeks have been pretty […]

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By BRIAN DULIK
Staff Writer
Mustard was to my left, Ketchup was on my right, and Onion was mere inches from my face. So what did I do? I hugged them, of course.
The condiments in question weren’t edible, but rather quite adorable — and the latest additions to the Indians’ game-day lineup.
The three larger-than-life characters were among […]

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Frank D. Dowling, 77, of Wadsworth, passed away Friday, March 21, 2008.
He was born April 23, 1930, in Akron to Frank and Catherine Dowling. He was a member of Wadsworth VFW Post 1089, where he enjoyed volunteering, a member of American Legion Post 170, and a former member of the Wadsworth Honor Guard. He was […]

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Corey N. Galla, 16, of Westfield Center, passed away Friday, March 21, 2008, at his home.
Corey was a junior at Cloverleaf High School. He was a member of National Honor Society. He enjoyed playing drums and was in the concert band’s percussion. He also was involved in track, baseball, football and enjoyed the outdoors […]

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By CHRIS ASSENHEIMER
Staff Writer
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Though the Indians have yet to announce it officially, it appears that Jorge Julio has won the final roster spot in the bullpen.
Following its exhibition victory over the Yankees at Chain of Lakes Park on Tuesday, Cleveland purchased the right-handed reliever’s contract, while re-assigning one of the other […]

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