By Judy A. Totts
Religion Editor
There is a rhythm to children’s old games, from the invitation to pick up enough speed to break the chain of “Red Rover” to the ever-increasing tempo of the child walking the outer circle of “Duck, Duck, Goose.” On sidewalks or playgrounds, the jump rope scuffs the ground in a steady [...]

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By Judy A. Totts and Kristen Nowak Winn
Editorial Staff
Sorry! The economy is in Trouble (maybe because a few financial players have a monopoly over Wall Street), which means many families have been quick to tighten their entertainment budgets.
But hey, that’s the game of life. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re stuck in a [...]

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By JOHN BENSON
Special to The Gazette
Westfield Township native Kathy Zweifel never considered herself an artist.
A 1985 Cloverleaf High School and 1990 University of Akron graduate, Zweifel spent the past two decades working as a construction industry superintendent and project manager.
However, that all changed a few years ago when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. [...]

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Theodore “Ted” Hamilton McConnell, 62, of Medina, passed away Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, in Medina.
He was born July 30, 1946, in Birmingham, Ala. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam.
He was the beloved husband of 37 years of Marilyn A. (nee Gawlik) McConnell; loving father of Michelle [...]

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Mary L. Riggenbach, 73, of Seville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.
She was born in Seville to Henry and Blanche (Greenwood) McDougal and was a lifetime resident of the area. Mrs. Riggenbach was a former member of the Seville Fire Girls. She enjoyed gardening and loved animals.
Mrs. Riggenbach is survived by her husband of 55 [...]

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Donald R. Sinclair, 90, a longtime resident of Euclid, passed away Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008.
He was born May 13, 1918, in Leroy, N.Y. Mr. Sinclair was an industrial engineer, retiring from BP. He was a 40-year member and past president of the Euclid Kiwanis Club, and a former member of the Cleveland Engineering Society. During [...]

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By LISA HLAVINKA
Staff Writer
BRUNSWICK — Brunswick Art Works is sponsoring a contest to commission an artist to paint a mural on an interior wall in the lobby of city hall.
The winning artist will be awarded $5,000 after the mural is completed.
For a $50 fee, artists can submit up to two original patriotic designs for the [...]

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Junior Tony Morgano, Highland High School’s mascot, runs the sidelines after the Hornets score a touchdown in the second quarter of the Division II Region 6 semifinal Friday night against Powell Olentangy Liberty at Ashland Community Stadium in Ashland. Highland won 35-0. For details, turn to B1. (Andrew Dolph | Staff Photographer)

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By BRIAN DULIK
Staff Writer
BEREA — Several hours of sleep did nothing to make Browns coach Romeo Crennel feel any better about the way his defense played down the stretch in a 34-30 loss to Denver on Thursday night.
For the second game in a row — and the second time in five days — Cleveland blew [...]

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By BRAD BOURNIVAL
Staff Writer
MASSILLON — By Week 12, the secret is out across the state. For the 16 teams left in Division I high school football, gadgetry and hidden ball tricks are all that’s left to surprise opponents.
When second-seeded Canton GlenOak (9-2) and third-seeded Brunswick (10-1) meet tonight at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in a [...]

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