By Molly Merkle
Red Cross
The Wadsworth Red Cross, which has been operating as a certified service delivery unit under the leadership of the Summit County Chapter since 2005, aligned with the Medina County Chapter on July 1.
In an effort to strengthen service delivery, maintain community presence and demonstrate effective use of donor dollars, the […]

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By Angela Huston
Special to The Gazette
Enthusiasm abounded at Rinky Dink Family Fun Center on June 21 during the second annual Great Rinky Dink Extreme Putt-Putt Challenge to benefit the Akron Children’s Hospital Showers Family Clinic for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
Sponsor Prudential Kovack Realtors raised more than $16,000 last year. This year they raised $25,253, […]

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By Judy A. Totts
Religion Editor
As you might have guessed from some of our recent stories and columns, Accent Editor Kristen Nowak Winn and I have been making an effort to “Go Green.”
This actually is a renewal of my intention to become more ecology-minded, a strategy started years ago but, like the rest of me, […]

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By John Benson
Special to The Gazette
For about 20 years, Brunswick resident Pauline Cogar, 79, has been exploring her artistic passion as an oil painter.
Educated by a certain familiar afro-ed public television artist and inspired by her lifelong creative dream, this West Virginia native is finally putting her God-given talents to work by producing six […]

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By SANDRA FAHNING
Special to The Gazette
After a six-year hiatus from his popular Milan Jacovich mystery series, Cleveland’s favorite wordsmith, Les Roberts, is back with a vengeance — vengeance being an integral part of “King of the Holly Hop” (Gray & Co; $24.95).
When Cleveland private detective Milan Jacovich is talked into attending his 40th high […]

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By Sandra Fahning
Special to The Gazette
I’ve just finished reading the newest Mary Higgins Clark novel titled “Where Are You Now?” Clark’s always a good read, but I did have to ask myself why I always read her books.
You see, I noticed quite some time ago that I usually knew early on who the villain […]

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By Linda Smalley
Project: LEARN
Project: LEARN (Let Every Adult Read Now) has been helping adults who struggle with reading, math, job and daily living skills as well as helping newcomers to the United States learn English as their second language.
Project: LEARN is a nonprofit agency, which receives funds through United Way and got its start […]

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By Jan Gordon
OSU Extension
Are you disappointed that you have to cancel your family vacation trip because of rising gas or airline costs?
Don’t be. This can be a chance to play and relax at home. Unscheduled free time plays an important role in your children’s development.
And, yes, even vacations can cause stress. Taking time […]

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By Angela Huston
Special to The Gazette
Hundreds of supporters cheered on the 200 participants in the 12th annual Bob Bridges Memorial 5K Race with Soul and 1Mile Fun Run hosted by Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church on June 14.
The events were open to all ages and included 65-year-old John Roos, a strong finisher in the 5K […]

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Bowers Farm Market
When: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Where: 6440 Ryan Road, Medina.
Info: 330-723-8483.
Good’s Sweet Corn and Farm Market
When: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Where: 6638 Bear Swamp Road, Medina.
Info: 330-336-5621.
Huff Family Farm Market
When: 8 a.m. to dusk daily
Where: 2010 Mattingly Road, Hinckley Township.
Info: 330-220-8129
Geig’s Orchard
When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, […]

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