Archive for January 22nd, 2013
Tribe signs pair to minor-league contracts
The Indians signed a pair of players to minor league contracts with invitations to big league spring training camp Monday, agreeing to terms with outfielder Ben Francisco and infielder/outfielder Ryan Raburn.
Both have experience in the majors, with Francisco beginning his career in Cleveland (2007) and Raburn spending the past six seasons with the Tigers.
Francisco, 31, …Read More
Medina cop’s son, 8, standout in dirt bike racing
Mitchell Zaremba learned to ride a motorcycle while his bicycle still had training wheels.
He was 5 years old when his parents gave him his first dirt bike.
Mitchell Zaremba, 8, of Avon, won three races over the weekend in Grand Rapids, Mich. His father, Medina police Sgt. Darin Zaremba, said Mitchell could go to nationals …Read More
Quest for lost Yorkie in Sheffield might be near end
SHEFFIELD — Marge Brown said she feels like her heart is ready to burst open.
And it’s not just her heart, but her health. She can’t eat and can’t sleep.
Brown, 87, has lost 20 pounds and gone on medication so she can try to get some rest at night — all since her beloved Megan, a …Read More
Brunswick Air Force cadet leads squad in inaugural parade
DENVER — Last year’s top squadron at the Air Force Academy represented the school at Monday’s presidential inaugural parade in Washington.
Cadet 1st Class Erin Doran of Brunswick led 82 cadets from Squadron 22 down Pennsylvania Avenue during the 57th inaugural parade.
Two other groups from Colorado also marched. The Native American Women Warriors from Pueblo West, …Read More
Teacher retirements might swell in Ohio as pension changes
COLUMBUS — A wave of teacher retirements could be coming in the next few months.
Changes in retirement rules will give teachers across the state a strong incentive to retire by July 1, The Columbus Dispatch reported.
Teachers who retire in the first half of 2013 will begin receiving 2 percent cost-of-living increases to their pensions in …Read More
Area public meetings scheduled for this week
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TODAY
Brunswick Hills Township trustees, regular meeting, 7 p.m., township hall, 1918 Pearl Road.
Chatham Township trustees, special meeting to discuss insurance, 7 p.m., followed by regular meeting, …Read More
Rhoda M. Heidinger
Rhoda M. Heidinger, 79, of Medina, formerly of Meriden, Connecticut, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012. She was born November 14, 1933 in Ottowa, Canada, to William and Hedwig (nee Mezger) Mundinger.
Rhoda retired from Hartford Insurance in customer service, and many years at Gallagher Travel. She enjoyed knitting and spent her time with projects, knitting …Read More
Wanda A. Stiebeling
Wanda A. Stiebeling, (nee Albrecht), 89, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013.
She was the beloved wife of the late Roy J.; loving mother of Sharon Brendorfer (deceased), Glenn (Patricia), Craig, Neal (Cheryl) and Clare; dear grandmother of five and great grandmother of seven; dearest aunt and great aunt of many.
Wanda’s Funeral Service will be held …Read More
Lucille Nadyne Mennell
Lucille Nadyne Mennell, 76, of Sullivan, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013, at her home. She was born in Lodi, November 4, 1936, to Thomas and Helen Heilman Smith and grew up in Pawnee and was a graduate of Medina High School.
She resided the past 50 years in Sullivan and was a member of the …Read More
Dennis Wayne Klein
Dennis Wayne Klein, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was born February 21, 1955 to Harold and Alberta Klein.
He leaves behind a son, Dennis Jr.; sisters, Angela (Larry) Young and Diana (Don) Shockley; brother, Terry Farthing; and a special friend, Betsy Noel.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie; and …Read More