Nick goes Christmas shopping with his father, but his mind is far from the presents he is supposed to buy for his little brothers. He’s thinking about what he wants and hopes he’ll have enough money left to buy a CD.
While on his way to the toy aisle, he hears someone saying his name. A [...]

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SHARON TWP. — Inev-itably, a lot has changed at Sharon Center United Methodist Church in 175 years.
Men and women no longer enter the church through separate doors as they did until 1886. The existing structure has transformed into a remodeled and expanded version of the original place of worship.
But, as the church celebrated its [...]

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MEDINA — After five years without an executive director, Faith in Action has hired Julie Wayman of Wadsworth.
“The board of directors for Faith in Action Medina County Caregivers is excited to welcome Julie Way-man as executive director,” said Kim Thomas, board president. “Mrs. Wayman brings an extensive amount of experience in program development and a [...]

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America’s favorite alt country act Wilco is back in action with its latest effort “Sky Blue Sky,” which finds the Jeff Tweedy-led group venturing into more of a ’70s rock vibe. The Chicago-based outfit is touring this winter, including a Feb. 22 show at the Lakewood Civic Auditorium. Tickets are $29.50, and are now on [...]

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Holiday traditions may be subjective per family, but odds are a lot of Northeast Ohioans share the same memory of going downtown to see the decorations, to smell the freshly roasted nuts wafting through the Terminal Tower’s May Company or even visit Mr. Jingaling on Halle’s seventh floor.
While Tower City Center has boasted impressive [...]

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Back to basics is how the members of Cleveland-based, nationally renowned metalcore band Chimaira approached their most recent release “Resurrection.”
Not only does the project include original drummer Andols Herrick, who left the band prior to the recording of its 2005 self-titled album, but it also finds Chimaira off Roadrunner Records. The former helped restore the [...]

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The Medina City Schools Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 1984 to support and enhance learning opportunities for the students in the community of Medina.
The foundation strives to: create opportunities for special and advanced study; endow programs that support school curriculum; help sustain and enhance the Medina City School’s tradition of excellence; [...]

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This year, the Lodi Community Chest Drive has set a goal for $11,000 to be donated to nine recipients. Donation canisters are at the Lighthouse Restaurant, First National Bank, Kindig’s Log Cabin Shop and Jan’s Place. The drive will be held until Jan. 1. Checks can be made out to Lodi Community Chest and mailed [...]

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“I think you need to go to the May board meeting Tuesday evening.”
Award-winning Coventry Local Schools art teacher Vicki Johnson Sheridan had no idea why her principal told her to attend that meeting.
She politely said, “I have to take my son to soccer that evening.” He said, “Get someone else to take him.”
The Wadsworth resident [...]

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Order of Eastern Star
The Installation of officers for Lyndon Chapter No. 361 Order of Eastern Star was held on Nov. 17. Patricia and Gordon Shuler were installed as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron. The Shulers live in Granger Township and are members of Medina Presbyterian Church.

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