Archive for March 19th, 2012
Bees fall, but buoyed by local support
It was the best kind of two-way street. The Medina boys basketball team’s great postseason run gave the community a reason to pull together, while the community’s incredible support was equally inspirational to the team.
The Bees’ Cinderella story ended Saturday night when they fell 51-39 to Toledo Whitmer in the University of Akron Division I …Read More
Gas prices in Ohio drop slightly after 4 weeks of jumps
COLUMBUS — Gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 6 cents since last week, the first drop in five weeks.
The average price for regular gas is $3.79 a gallon in today’s survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express. Last Monday’s average was $3.85.
Ohio drivers were paying about $3.53 this time …Read More
Dunk sparks run that finishes Bees’ basketball season
AKRON — One thunderous blow from a jackhammer broke the ice.
The right arm of Nigel Hayes was the strike Toledo Whitmer needed Saturday to pull away from Medina 51-39 in the University of Akron Division I Regional championship.
Whitmeer Guard Ricardo Smith, left, and Medina's Logan Winkler fight for a loose ball. (GAZETTE PHOTO BY …Read More
Senior center Mason Schreck does best vs. giants
AKRON — Billy Geschke provided the points, while Kenny Kaminski made the biggest impact for Medina’s boys basketball team in the tournament.
Senior center Mason Schreck, however, was the heart and soul of the Bees throughout the 2011-12 season.
Mason Schreck
Schreck again left everything he had on the floor Saturday in the University of Akron Division …Read More
Track & field: Anthony Young breaks pair of records
AKRON — Records were being broken left and right Saturday night at the Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches State Indoor Meet, and Medina County athletes were right in the middle of the excitement.
Liverpool Township resident Anthony Young broke a pair of records en route to winning three events and helping St. …Read More
Ricardo Smith Smith locks down Kenny Kaminski
AKRON — He wears the responsibility like a badge of honor. He’ll gladly trade in a 1-of-8 performance from the field — like he had Saturday night against Medina’s boys basketball team — for a win.
He’s Ricardo Smith and he’s a big reason why Toledo Whitmer will play St. Edward in a state semifinal on …Read More
Cavs outworked, outclassed Sunday at the Q
CLEVELAND — Ramon Sessions was missed. So were Consistent Energy and Sustained Effort.
The Cavaliers played Sunday for the first time since trading their backup point guard and never really gave themselves a chance against the more talented Atlanta Hawks, falling 103-87 in front of 15,645 at Quicken Loans Arena.
Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving and Hawks …Read More
Medina teen on spring break killed in South Carolina
A Medina teenager was killed Friday in a one-vehicle crash in South Carolina while on spring break.
Jakob Von Der Vellen, 19, of Medina, was a passenger in a 2005 Mazda sedan driven by Vincent A. Donofrio, 20, of Canfield, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Jakob Von Der Vellen
Trooper Billy Elder said Donofrio was …Read More
Official buzzard spotter flies off into sunset after Sunday’s sighting
HINCKLEY TWP. — The buzzards — and thus the spring season — aren’t back until the official spotter says so.
For 16 years, that declaration has come from Robert Hinkle, chief naturalist for the Cleveland Metroparks. Hinkle retired in January after 30 years with the parks, and Sunday’s buzzard festival in Hinckley Reservation was his last …Read More
Hundreds turn out for 4 For Friends event on St. Patrick’s Day
YORK TWP. — Hundreds of runners and walkers took part in a St. Patrick’s Day morning race for a worthy cause.
The inaugural 4 For Friends run/walk — sponsored by the Medina County Road Runners club — drew about 400 participants Saturday to the Lester Rail Trail at the Medina County Career Center. Those taking part …Read More