What I’m about to tell you will either draw us closer or drive us farther apart.
I like Waffle House.
Perhaps you feel differently, but since moving to Medina in December 2006, this little stop quickly has become one of my favorite places — especially when I’m in the mood for a very cool breakfast served [...]

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Judith I. (McIntyre) Bowman, 67, peacefully entered her Savior’s presence on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008. This joy-filled woman was surrounded by her husband, Allen B., and sons, the Rev. Gary A. and Scott A., as through her faith she attained the reward of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
She was reared on a farm in Huron [...]

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Lois J. “Pie” Bowen went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed listening to oldies. One of her favorite things was to play bingo with her friends.
She leaves to mourn her devoted husband of 46 years, Robert [...]

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BRUNSWICK — When the 2000 presidential election was too close to call in Florida, a monthlong series of recounts and a U.S. Supreme Court decision ultimately decided who would receive the state’s electoral votes.
But Alexia Romero’s fate as the top delegate representing Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District came down [...]

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Charles “Junior” Hardy, 82, of Medina, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008.
He was born Oct. 26, 1925, in Cambridge, Ohio, and lived in Mansfield for 55 years before moving to Medina. He retired from the Tappan Stove Co. in Mansfield. Mr. Hardy was a member of the Ridgeway First [...]

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Alfred L. “Al” Harmon, 79, of Chippewa Lake, passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at Healthpark Medical Center, Fort Myers, Fla., after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Sept. 19, 1928, in Kent to Fred and Mae (nee Dawson) Harmon. He graduated from Kent State University School and later obtained his degree in education [...]

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MEDINA — Hospitals, recreation centers and social agencies throughout the county are trying to help residents this year “step up” and fulfill their health-related new year’s resolutions.
Sponsored by the Medina County Health Department, the Step Up To Health in 2008 campaign launched Thursday brings 28 agencies together to promote exercise, weight loss and other programs [...]

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Bernadette Lettieri, 45, of Medina, passed away suddenly Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007.
She graduated from Highland High School and Dyke College. She worked for the Medina County Recorder’s Office.
She was the beloved daughter of Mildred (nee Mayer); loving sister of Arthur T.; and dear aunt of Tammy.
She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur C.
Memorial [...]

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Cindy M. Fuller is sworn in by state Rep. Bill Batchelder as the new Medina City Council president Thursday at Medina City Hall. Fuller defeated Pam Miller, who was running for her second full term as council president, and Ward 1 Councilman John Wetzel in the Nov. 6 election. Fuller’s election came in her first [...]

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Stephen G. Sevougian, 93, has passed away.
He was born Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 1914. Mr. Sevougian graduated as valedictorian of his high school class in Bridgewater, Mass., in 1932 and won a scholarship to Harvard. However, because of the Depression, he was forced to delay his college career for a few years. He eventually got [...]

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