BY MARIA KACIK
Staff Writer
A classic Christmas song says the holiday season is “the most wonderful time of the year,” but that’s not true for many during periods of economic strife.
To help, the Medina County business community is trying to spread cheer with fundraisers and collection drives that aim to give to those in need during [...]

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By MIKE MILLER
OSU Extension Medina County
Now that cold temperatures are here, cost-conscious Ohioans will be looking to save money on heating bills.
For many, the solution is burning firewood. Officials at the Ohio Department of Agriculture who are responsible for enforcing Ohio’s firewood laws remind Ohioans to follow some basic tips when purchasing wood to [...]

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By KRISTEN NOWAK WINN
Accent Editor
Christmas may still be a month away, but there are only 20 shipping days left.
As you start to think about how you’ll package up gifts to loved ones far away, consider the following Earth-friendly tips.
o Reuse boxes for packaging. Just be sure the boxes are still sturdy, and rip off any [...]

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By SCOTT PETRAK
Staff Writer
BEREA — Browns quarterback Brady Quinn’s season lasted less than three games.
Jay Glazer of Foxsports.com reported late Tuesday night that Quinn is done for the year after doctors said the fracture in his right index finger got worse after he tried to play through the injury last week.
The report, citing team sources, [...]

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By SCOTT PETRAK
Staff Writer
BEREA — Randy Lerner sat in his suite at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Sunday as the Browns lost 16-6 to Houston to fall to 4-7 on the season.
He saw the rapidly departing crowd. He heard the boos from the diehards who stayed. He felt like the fan he remains even in his [...]

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Elizabeth M. Borgos, 85, of Macedonia, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, in North Royalton.
She was born July 29, 1923, in Cleveland. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her son, Michael (Deborah) Borgos of Macedonia; grandchildren, Adam and Sarah Borgos; and sister, Bernice Severson.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joel; parents, [...]

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Burton D. Donahey, 86, of Medina, passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, in Fairlawn.
He was born June 3, 1922, in Cleveland. Mr. Donahey was a truck driver for Bender Loudon Motor Freight, retiring after 30 years of service. He was a past commander of VFW Post 5137. Mr. Donahey put the magic in Christmas for [...]

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Albert “Lee” Hall, 79, of Brunswick, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at Hospice of Medina County at The Inn in Medina.
He was born June 24, 1929, in Dewey, Ky. Mr. Hall was a special machinist for General Motors for more than 38 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed boating. [...]

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Jessie E. Roberts, of Medina, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, in Medina.
She was born Sept. 3, 1923, in Clarksburg, W.Va. Jessie was a seamstress at Sears Roebuck and Co., retiring after 30-plus years of service. She was heavily involved in many groups at Grace Baptist Church and enjoyed quilting.
She is survived by her sons, [...]

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Dorothy J. Rouse (nee Konczal), 78, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at Medina General Hospital.
Dorothy enjoyed her family and crocheting, and was an avid reader and Indians fan.
She is survived by her loving family: children, David (Peggie) Rouse, Donna Graves, Fred. R. Rouse Jr. and Ruth Natterer; grandchildren, Richard (Carolyn) Rager, Nicholas Rouse, Angela [...]

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