By JOHN BENSON
Special to The Gazette
Attempting to reach younger audiences is something most recording acts with longevity have to deal with at some time.
For the cherished gospel act The Blind Boys of Alabama, which released its debut album, “I Can See Everybody’s Mother But Mine,” exactly 60 years ago, the notion of perhaps attracting young’uns [...]

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By CASSANDRA SHOFAR
Staff Writer
LAFAYETTE TWP. — An 18-year-old Chatham Township man was killed Thursday afternoon when he was thrown from his car in a two-vehicle crash on West Smith Road.
The state highway patrol said Scott M. Falkenberg, of Avon Lake Road, was speeding eastbound on Smith when he lost control of his 1994 Honda near [...]

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By HANNAH SCHAEFER
Staff Writer
Since 2006, there have been 203 accidents on the stretch of state Route 18 between the eastern Medina city limits and the Summit County line.
To combat problem driving habits, troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Medina post are beefing up their presence on that section of Route 18 through March 20.
“We’re [...]

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An employee of Youngstown-based Aerotech Heating and Air Conditioning walks the roof to service mechanical units Thursday at Centre Plaza on Pearl Road in Brunswick. (Shirley Ware | Photo Editor)

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Brunswick Hills Township
- A home under construction in the 5000 block of Falling Leaf Drive was broken into sometime between 5 p.m. Jan. 18 and 8 a.m. Jan. 21. A newly installed furnace worth around $1,200 was taken, and the construction company believes employees or former employees could have taken the furnace.
Hinckley Township
- Someone threw [...]

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Howard O. Drake, 87, of Milan, previously a longtime resident of Brunswick, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at Briarfield of Milan.
He was born Feb. 18, 1920, in Strongsville. Mr. Drake was a car salesman. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family. He was an Army Air Corps veteran, serving in World [...]

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Frank J. Frantisak, 90, has passed away.
He received his degree in business at Dyke College. Mr. Frantisak was a loyal and dedicated employee of Republic Steel for 42 years. He was a veteran of the Air Force, serving his country proudly in World War II.
He was the beloved husband of 66 years of Edith (nee [...]

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By BRAD BOURNIVAL
Staff Writer
After last week’s big Northeast Ohio Conference River Division Tournament won by Brunswick, Medina County looks to make it a clean sweep in wrestling Saturday when the Patriot Athletic Conference and Suburban League tournaments take place.
One race is completely up in the air, while the other smells of Grizzlies for the 16th [...]

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Having a hard time sustaining one thought today, so let’s Rick-o-chet around the world of sports:
Good to see that no matter how many games Bill Belichick wins, he remains the same classless clown he’s always been. …
Gracious postgame interview, Bill! …
Who does Belichick think he is, trying to decide, all by himself, that the Super [...]

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Charles Newton “Newt” Jenkins IV lost a courageous battle with cancer and was received in heaven by our Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008.
He was born Dec. 8, 1972. Newt was loved by many people. May he bless heaven as he has blessed our family with Nannie showing him the way.
He leaves behind his [...]

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