Archive for November, 2012
Cloverleaf Schools levy failure brings bus cuts
WESTFIELD TWP. — Officials at Cloverleaf Schools plan to cancel busing for high school students when they return from winter break and have set auctions for three elementary schools following the defeat of a 6.9-mill levy Nov. 6.
Daryl Kubilus
Superintendent Daryl Kubilus announced the district’s plans to the Financial Planning and Supervision Commission at its …Read More
Assistant Fire Chief Richard Barber recognized for work in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — Assistant Fire Chief Richard Barber said he was humbled when he learned Chief Jim Baird had named him the city’s firefighter of the year.
“It makes it easy when you have a good boss, good Council, good administration and good staff,” Barber said when he accepted the award Monday night.
Brunswick Assistant Fire Chief …Read More
The Gazette’s annual toy drive is underway
Many families in Medina County will have little to look forward to as the holiday season unfolds. To help make the season brighter, The Gazette once again is hosting the Not-Forgotten Box.
The Gazette is partnering again this year with The Salvation Army’s Christmas basket program for its Not-Forgotten Box toy and food drive.
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Ohio Turnpike will see record revenues this year
BEREA — Toll increases will help the Ohio Turnpike see record revenue of about $270 million this year.
Turnpike officials reported Thursday that a 10-percent toll increase to start the year, combined with traffic running higher than projected, will generate about $250 million in tolls.
And money from service plaza concessions and other sources will raise year-end …Read More
Browns defense wants to remain hot vs. Raiders
BEREA — Seven sacks of Dallas quarterback Tony Romo. Eight turnovers forced against the Steelers. A combined 112 rushing yards allowed.
The D-word (dominant) has been used to describe the Cleveland D (defense) the last two weeks, and those involved believe it’s just the beginning.
Browns linebacker Craig Robertson tackles Pittsburgh’s Chris Rainey. (AP PHOTO)
“Something special …Read More
Boys basketball: Cynthia Berry aims to turn around Pirates’ program
Cynthia Berry remembers growing up as a “farm girl” in the Black River school district with a love of basketball. When her junior high didn’t have a girls team, she simply went out for the boys team — and made it.
Black River baskeball coach Cynthia Berry with team at a recent practice. (GAZETTE PHOTO …Read More
Bees’ Megan Wolfgang finds perfect fit at Robert Morris
MEDINA — Medina lacrosse standout Megan Wolfgang knew the minute she walked onto the Robert Morris University campus in Pittsburgh, it was the perfect fit.
Wolfgang made it official this month by signing her national letter of intent.
“When I stepped on campus, I just knew I loved it,” she said. “The campus is so …Read More
College notes: Elaina Lanson set for national stage
As a high school athlete at Wadsworth, Elaina Lanson was one of the top swimmers in Ohio.
Now in her second year competing for Georgia Southern University, the former Gazette MVP will test her skills against some of the best in the world at the prestigious AT&T Winter Nationals.
Elaina Lanson
Lanson will swim the …Read More
Blue Devils cage Tigers in bowling
OAKWOOD — Brandon Lemmerman rolled a 389 series and Mitch Andzelik added a 383 as Brunswick’s boys bowling team rolled over Twinsburg 2,398-2,033 on Thursday.
Andzelik’s 205 in the first game of the Northeast Ohio Conference match was one pin better than teammate Zack Miller, while Lemmerman’s 215 led the Blue Devils (2-0, 2-0) in the second.
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Cloverleaf girls lose second basketball game
ASHLAND — The Cloverleaf girls basketball team fell 65-48 to Ashland on Thursday in non-league action.
Bri Burgos
The Colts (0-2) were outscored 19-7 in the third quarter, as Mar-iah Mans-perger (21 points) and Alexis Stoops (15) led the Arrows to their third straight victory.
Center Bri Burgos paced Cloverleaf with 12 points and five rebounds. Guard …Read More