Silver anniversary
The Rev. John Peterson and his wife, Senesa Peterson, minister, will celebrate their 25th year in service to Fellowship Baptist Church, 901 W. Liberty St., Medina. The church family will celebrate with a banquet on March 7 at Williams on the Lake.
Two services are planned for March 9 at the church. The Rev. [...]

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MEDINA TWP. — First Baptist Church of Medina recently welcomed Nate Harmon to the church staff as a full-time worship pastor, responsible for music ministries and other creative aspects of the weekly worship services.
Senior Pastor Mark Milioni noted in a news release that when the position became vacant last fall, he had a short “wish [...]

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Concert
Dan Doty, tenor, will present “A Concert of Light Classics — A Tribute to John Howard,” as part of Trinity United Church of Christ’s concert series at 4 p.m. March 9. A free-will offering will be received. The church is located at 215 High St., Wadsworth.
Mass for peace
A Mass for peace in Iraq will be [...]

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By KATHRYN POPIO
Special to The Gazette
WADSWORTH — Peter — the apostle. How many times have Christians around the world wondered what it might be like to actually hear his observations about Jesus and their ministry? Through the power of drama, a visit with Peter will be possible at Grace Lutheran Church, through a dramatic encounter [...]

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By JUDY A. TOTTS
Religion Editor
BRUNSWICK — Stations of the Cross will be presented at 6 p.m. March 8 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1600 Pearl Road, as a special part of the church’s monthly Prayer and Praise Gathering — but these are not the traditional 14-step chapel devotions first developed by St. Francis of Assisi [...]

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By John Benson
Special to The Gazette
When Cheryl L. West decided to adapt Connie Porter’s “Addy” book series into a stage production, the veteran playwright understood the importance and gravity of the endeavor she was undertaking.
Unlike similar stories, this children’s book series examined the slave issue from a different angle. It’s for this reason West [...]

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By John Benson
Special to The Gazette
What a year it’s been for 8-year-old Brunswick Hills resident Carly Zunt, who has been cast in Carousel Dinner Theatre’s new production of “The King and I” taking place Feb. 27 through April 26 in Akron.
It’s been a long time coming for the Sts. Joseph and John School third grader, [...]

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By Angela Huston
Special to The Gazette
In her introductory remarks, commissioner Pat Geissman said, “She is as comfortable driving a car as she is driving a motorcycle or operating a wheel loader or backhoe.”
Geissman said this person has skydived and was the first female participant in the Medina County Fair Demolition Derby — and won her [...]

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By John Benson
Special to The Gazette
Legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor is returning to the road this summer; however this upcoming tour is something different for the five-time Grammy Award winner known for such hits as “Fire and Rain,” “Carolina In My Mind,” “Sweet Baby James” and more.
In support of his upcoming fall release of a [...]

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By John Benson
Special to The Gazette
When comedian Billy Gardell heard about auditions for the Jameson Comedy Tour, which comes through Cleveland for shows March 5 through 9 at The Improv, he didn’t have to think twice about trying out.
“That’s kind of a dream come true,” said Gardell, calling from Los Angeles. “They said, ‘Do you [...]

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