Members of Medina’s Ohio Army National Guard unit learned last year they would be deployed to Kuwait. Five citizen-soldiers shared their thoughts about serving their country and their days with family and friends before they said goodbye. This is the last installment in a four-part series. For a multimedia version of this story, visit wp2.medina-gazette.com/2008/01/11/photo-journal/standingtall/

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In case you haven’t heard, we live in a “High School Musical” world, where the story of Troy and Gabriella has reached ubiquity overnight.
Just as the “High School Musical” marketing frenzy has followed, so has the transformation of the Disney Channel movie into new venues. Late last year a Broadway version of the show came [...]

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If you take “angst” out of the word teenagers, you’re left with “eeer,” which could describe the first nails-on-chalkboard sounds emitted by a young but inexperienced guitar player who has delusions of big rock star grandeur in their eyes.
Whether it’s a teenage daydream or a teenage wasteland, the rebellious teenage years often are spent [...]

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It’s the annual hope of warmer temperatures — along with the Cleveland Boat & Waterfront Lifestyle Expo, which takes place through Jan. 20 at the I-X Center in Cleveland — that helps diehard boaters get through the non-boating season.

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You may not know much about George Gershwin, but you know his songs.
Despite the fact he died 71 years ago, his music — “I Got Rhythm,” “Someone To Watch Over Me” “Embraceable You” and dozens more — lives on for the ages. And over the past decade, the legendary composer has made a comeback.

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After more than a quarter of a century into his career, George Strait has officially earned the title of the King of Country music with his 50-plus No. 1 singles. Proving the Texas native’s staying power is the fact his latest album, “It Just Comes Natural,” just won “Album of the Year” at the CMA [...]

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The last snowfall has melted away faster than the resolutions we make, but our Christmas tree lights still shine in the front window of the house. I am reluctant to take it down this year, enjoying the miniature galaxy wrapped around the branches, so it probably will stay up another week. With all the other [...]

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Farm Bureau
The Board of Trustees of Medina County Farm Bureau has announced an increased scholarship program available to young adults wishing to pursue advanced studies in agricultural related fields and other curricula for students who are Farm Bureau members or the children of Farm Bureau members. Interested high school seniors and current college students [...]

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Jamie Broadbent of Wadsworth was named to the fall quarter dean’s list at the Ohio State University at Mansfield.
Briana Cooke of Medina was named to the fall quarter dean’s list at the Ohio State University at Mansfield.

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Girl Scouts
Girl Scout cookie season began Jan. 4 and will run through March 17. Eight varieties of cookies — Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Shortbread, Lemonades, Cinna-Spins and Thanks-A-Lot — are on sale for $3.50 a box.

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