By SCOTT PETRAK
Staff Writer
BEREA — Cornerback was the one position where the Browns could ill afford an injury. But that’s exactly where one hit — and it was a big one.
Daven Holly, who was competing for a starting spot with Brandon McDonald, blew out his left knee Tuesday during organized team activities and is expected [...]

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By RICK NOLAND
Assistant Sports Editor
HUDSON — There was more than a hint of sarcasm in the voice of Medina baseball coach Nick Kaplack, but his point came through loud and clear.
Having already beaten top-seeded Cuyahoga Falls, ninth-seeded Medina easily defeated No. 3 seed Brecksville 11-4 Wednesday in Hudson Division I District semifinal action.
Medina (16-11), which [...]

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The test results are back, so it’s time for Professor Noland to dole out grades to the 2007-08 Cavaliers:
Lance Allred: He’s a nice guy, but he’s not an NBA player. Grade: F.
Devin Brown: He had some games where his aggressiveness and ability to drive made things happen. He had other games where he didn’t do [...]

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By CASSANDRA SHOFAR

Staff Writer
MEDINA — The Medina City School District is taking a breather from levies — at least until November.
On Monday night, the school board decided not to go on the ballot in August and to see how the economy fares through the summer before members decide if they want to place a levy [...]

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By HANNAH SCHAEFER

Staff Writer
BRUNSWICK — A trip to Applebee’s could help feed a family you’ve never met.
On June 4 between 4 and 9 p.m., 15 percent of patrons’ bills at Applebee’s, 4115 Pearl Road, Medina Township, will be donated to Operation Feed, a food drive sponsored by the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Medina post to [...]

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By MARIA KACIK

Staff Writer
GUILFORD TWP. — It’s about time the township revises its comprehensive plan, zoning commission Chairman Daniel Weltzien said.
“It’s got to be revised and brought up to date,” he said. “It’s just time to do it. We don’t have anything on the agenda right now, so we’re going to start reviewing our [...]

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Cole Parete, 5 (left), and Gavin Niese, 4, both of Brunswick, braved the cold and wind Wednesday morning to watch their siblings in the Loyalty Day parade at Towslee Elementary School in Brunswick. Jerry Lemons, commander of Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9520, was the parade’s grand marshal. Towslee students marched to show their [...]

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Virginia Halderson Fairchild, 91, of Oberlin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at her home of 50 years surrounded by her loving family.
Ginny was born in 1916 in Elkins, W.Va., where her father served as a county agent, advising local farmers. Shortly after, the family moved to Medina, where she and her sisters [...]

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James L. Frase, 86, of Medina, a lifetime resident of the county, passed away Monday, May 19, 2008, in Medina.
He was born Jan. 26, 1922, in Wadsworth. He was a graduate of Copley High School. Mr. Frase was employed by the Bearfoot Sole Co. for more than 35 years before retiring. He was a longtime [...]

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- A resident of the 1600 block of Wiltshire Drive reported someone tried to break into her house between 5:20 and 10:25 p.m. Monday. The lock on the front door and door frame were broken, but a deadbolt remained intact, preventing anyone from entering the house.
- A skateboard worth $300 was reported stolen from a [...]

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