By Beth Kilchenman
American Red Cross
When a disaster threatens or strikes, dedicated volunteers in Medina County respond to the immediate needs of their neighbors.

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By Angela Huston
Special to The Gazette
The Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day meeting of the Medina Kiwanis Club, “Heartfelt Thank You,” was truly from the heart as Kiwanis members thanked many in the community who have freely given of their time and talent to help the organization’s causes.

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By Kristen Nowak Winn
Staff Writer
Every mom wants what’s best for her child. But not all moms think like Lori Vitello of Liverpool Township. The mother of two — Matthew, 6, and Joseph, 3 — has chosen what some call an alternative parenting style. She calls it being a holistic mom — and her dedication to [...]

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By RICK NOLAND
Assistant Sports Editor
INDEPENDENCE — Delonte West might end up being the X-factor in the Cavaliers’ blockbuster trade with Seattle and Chicago, but it’s the chance to get more W’s that really excites the 24-year-old.
West, acquired in the 11-player trade that also brought proven commodities Ben Wallace, Joe Smith and Wally Szczerbiak to Cleveland, [...]

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By RICK NOLAND
Assistant Sports Editor
INDEPENDENCE — The Elias Sports Bureau had to go back 40 years to find someone who did what LeBron James has done over the last four games.
The small forward, who Monday was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the third time this season and 13th time in his five-year [...]

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By MARIA KACIK
Staff Writer
WADSWORTH — The sight of his more than 100-year-old building engulfed in flames was hard for Mike Thompson to take.
He arrived at the T Bar and Grille at 127 Broad St. Saturday morning to see firefighters battling a blaze that began sometime before 7.
“I felt weak,” he said Monday.
Firefighters noticed Thompson wasn’t [...]

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By BRAD BOURNIVAL
Staff Writer
WESTFIELD TWP. — Sometimes the greater good has to take a front seat, while the rest falls into the background.
That’s the case with Neal Nutter, who has stepped down as the coach of Cloverleaf’s wrestling team.
While Ricky Garrett has a chance to participate in this week’s state tournament as a 125-pound alternate, [...]

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By CASSANDRA SHOFAR
Staff Writer
MEDINA — Bringing a fresh perspective, a passion for kids and a background in construction, William Grenfell is the newest member of Medina City Schools Board of Education.
The position was left vacant by longtime board member George Marquis’ recent resignation.
Grenfell, 51, has been involved with Medina City Schools for several years, volunteering [...]

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By HANNAH SCHAEFER
Staff Writer
BRUNSWICK — Kathryn Curtis, 8, always will be remembered for her smile, and Hickory Ridge’s Parent-Teacher Group is honoring that sense of fun by raising funds for new playground equipment for the school she attended.
Friday evening, a spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held in honor of Kathryn, a Hickory Ridge Elementary third-grader [...]

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COLUMBUS (AP) — Former and current Gazette staff members are finalists in this year’s Associated Press Society of Ohio’s 2007 newspaper competition.
The finalists, announced Monday, are:
- Best Graphics Artist: Chad Kimes, former graphic artist;
- Best Sports Columnist: Assistant Sports Editor Rick Noland;
- Best Sports Writer: Noland;
- Best Illustration: Kimes for “To Market, To Market”;
- [...]

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