ORLANDO, Fla. — Proud University of Akron mascot Zippy rang in the New Year with a national championship by defeating Goldy Gopher from the University of Minnesota in the Capital One Bowl Mascot of the Year Challenge.
Zippy, one of a handful of female mascots in the nation, was recognized as the winner of the competition [...]

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Editor’s note: We asked readers for their predictions for 2008, but only three responded. We thank them for their effort. Their predictions follow.
From Matthew F. Branning (Medina):
There will not be a recession in 2008.
The Dow Jones will again hit all-time highs.

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Catherine M. Cam, 104, of Medina, passed away Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007.
She was born Nov. 1, 1903, in Greensburg, Pa. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Albert; sons, Andrew (Vivian) DePaolo of Brunswick, Joseph (Marge) DePaolo of Florida; daughter, Ann Cindric of Medina; sister, Sophie Williams of Pittsburgh; [...]

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Harry A. Smith, 70, of Brunswick, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, in Medina.
He was born Oct. 10, 1937, in Painesville. Mr. Smith worked as a loader for LTV Steel for 35 years. He loved life and laughed all the time. He was a Navy veteran.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Marjorie Kathy (nee [...]

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CLEVELAND — When the Browns eventually look back at 2007, they will have plenty to celebrate. They won 10 games, which is six more than last year. They set a franchise record with seven home wins. They sent two players to the Pro Bowl.
But when the Browns went to sleep Sunday night, the happy thoughts [...]

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Edward J. Yugulis, 85, passed away Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at Hospice at The Inn at Medina.
He was born in Cleveland and was a resident of Medina County for more than 50 years. He was employed at North America Manufacturing in the engineering department for more than 30 years. Edward enjoyed reading and was [...]

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BEREA — Derek Anderson is scheduled to become a restricted free agent Feb. 29, and first-round draft pick Brady Quinn is waiting in the wings. While that combination might not be enough to start a full-fledged quarterback controversy, it’s more than enough to create an air of uncertainty.
Just not in the mind of Browns receiver [...]

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The year 2007 was one of prime-time performances, heartbreak and plenty of new kids on the block.
From a state team champion to three individuals crowned the best in Ohio, there was rarely a dull moment in Medina County high school sports.
Along with the great recognition of being among the elite, a crop of unlikely schools [...]

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New Year’s Eve celebrations were held around the world Monday, but the Browns weren’t in the mood to party. On the other hand, no one in the organization was hanging their head in disgust, either.
Winning 10 games, but missing the postseason on a pair of tiebreakers, predictably brought out plenty of mixed emotions in Berea.
“It [...]

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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland faithful got a look at the future when Brady Quinn saw his first NFL action, but it was Derek Anderson who delivered a late Christmas present Sunday afternoon.
Anderson was knocked out of the game with an injury to the pinkie on his throwing hand late in the second quarter, but returned [...]

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