By JASON P. SKODA
Special to The Gazette
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Beanie Wells has something nagging him.
And for once it is not a hamstring or foot injury.
The Ohio State junior running back said Thursday in his first appearance before the media since the Michigan game that he hasn’t made a decision on making the jump to the [...]

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Matthew Basey, 11 (right), of Brunswick, proudly displays a placard depicting a groundhog as others pile upon a groundhog’s burrow Wednesday during “Wintertime at Wolf Creek.” Groups of kids made crafts and went on a scavenger hunt at Wolf Creek Environmental Center in Sharon Township. Matthew was part of the yellow group, which was led [...]

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By LISA HLAVINKA | Staff Writer

MEDINA — Trooper Matt Dowler, a Medina resident, is District 3’s Trooper of the Year.
Dowler, 28, who is stationed at the Ashland post of the state highway patrol, beat out more than 100 troopers in the seven-county district, which comprises the Ashland, Medina, Lorain, Canton and Wooster posts.
Born [...]

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CHEERS: to Sharon Township’s Connection Church for empowering its congregation to “pay it forward” and help those in the community facing economic challenges. During Christmas Eve services, members of the congregation received envelopes containing $10, along with suggestions for using it to help others connect with Christmas in a practical way — from buying a [...]

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Kathern A. Dodson, 93, of Brunswick, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at Pearlview Care Center.
She was born Feb. 11, 1915, in Argentine, Pa. Mrs. Dodson was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting and traveling. She loved her family.
Mrs. Dodson is survived by her son, Charles; brothers, Clifford, Frances and Harry Thompson; sister, Dorothy McKay; grandchildren, [...]

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