The driver of a semi truck inspects his trailer Tuesday for any damage after failing to negotiate a right-hand turn from West Liberty Street onto South Elmwood Avenue in Medina. “The good drivers have no problems. They can whip right through there,” Medina Police officer Jim Valentine said while directing traffic around the truck. The [...]

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By MARIA KACIK | Staff Writer
BRUNSWICK — A gaggle of first- and second-graders crowded the entrance to Hickory Ridge Elementary’s kitchen, waiting to buy their lunches.
“Tacos, tacos, tacos,” the children chanted in unison as their teacher asked them to wait patiently for their food.
But their mantra broke as Madd Chef’s executive chef and owner Richard [...]

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Harvey Frank Devorak, 88, of Brunswick, passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, in Brunswick.
He was born Jan. 11, 1921, in Cleveland. Mr. Devorak was supervisor for General Motors’ Chevy plant. He served in the Army during World War II.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Martha (nee Klug); sons, Robert [...]

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Valorie A. (nee Mahrdt) Lewis, 69, of Medina, passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at the Cleveland Clinic.
Mrs. Lewis was a nurse. She enjoyed gardening, reading and drawing and was a caring mother, grandmother and friend. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Medina Ward.
She is survived [...]

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John C. Stratton, 86 of Chatham Township, passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at Samaritan Villa in Medina.
He was born in Cincinnati on May 19, 1922, to Ira G. and Louise Conrad Stratton. He resided in the Chatham area for more than 60 years and farmed most of his life. He attended Black River Church [...]

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By RICK NOLAND
Assistant Sports Editor
CLEVELAND — No. 23 did it at both ends of the floor as the Cavaliers notched their franchise-record 23rd straight win at Quicken Loans Arena.
LeBron James scored 33 points and recorded an amazing block against good friend Chris Bosh as Cleveland defeated the Toronto Raptors 101-83 Tuesday night.
James, who will play [...]

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