Archive for December 5th, 2012
Medina post names trooper, dispatcher of the year
MEDINA — The Medina post of the Ohio Highway Patrol has named the trooper and dispatcher of the year: Harley Steppenbacker and Jennifer J. Smolka.
Lt. Bill Haymaker, post commander, said fellow officers at the post selected Steppenbacker, 36, based on his leadership abilities, professional ethics, courteous treatment of others, enthusiastic work attitude and cooperation with …Read More
Career center blood drive sets a record
MEDINA — A blood drive at the Medina County Career Center collected 260 pints Tuesday — breaking the county record set during a similar drive last year.
“We’re just very proud and very fortunate to have the Career Center as a partner,” American Red Cross spokeswoman Maria Menillo said.
Student Brandon Zakrejsek, 17, gives blood …Read More
Medina police blotter for Dec. 5
Medina police
Tuesday, Nov. 27
3:37 p.m. — 100 block W. Smith Road, building’s windows reported damaged.
Wednesday, Nov. 28
9:57 a.m. — 1100 block N. Jefferson St., Zyrtec reported stolen.
10:29 p.m. — 200 block N. Court St., wallet reported stolen.
Friday, Nov. 30
11:33 a.m. — 900 block W. Liberty St., fake check received from someone on Craigslist.
Saturday, Dec. 1
1:18 …Read More
Howard Hanna hosts annual fundraiser for children in need
BRUNSWICK — Howard Hanna Realtors is hosting its annual fundraiser to help cover health care expenses for children in need.
Howard Hanna offices around the country conduct a fundraiser each year with proceeds going to benefit the Children’s Free Care Fund. Last year, offices raised a combined total of $695,000. The fundraisers, known as the “Choo …Read More
Angelo S. Caito
Angelo S. Caito, age 83, of Medina, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012, at his home in Richfield. He was born August 5, 1929 in California, Pennsylvania, to the late Salvatore and Onofria (Finazzo) Caito.
Angelo was a former manager at the White-Westinghouse Corp. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and the …Read More
Kelly M. Fetzer
Kelly M. Fetzer, 20, of Valley City, passed away at her home Tuesday, December 4, 2012. She was born May 31, 1992 in Cleveland.
Kelly was a student at Windfall School and attended the West Akron Apostolic Christian Church.
She was the beloved daughter of Timothy and Renee (Charavell) Fetzer; loving sister of Katrina (Jeff) Taylor of …Read More
Richard A. “Rick” Hudson
Richard A. “Rick” Hudson, 62, of Medina, went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 3, 2012. He was born December 1, 1950 in Canton.
Known for his sense of humor and intelligence, Rick enjoyed doing home Bible studies, studying politics and history, working with computers, and was an avid Ohio State fan. He loved music …Read More