Archive for February 11th, 2013
Jimmy Haslam back as CEO of Pilot Flying J, won’t affect role with Browns
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is returning to his “first love” as CEO of Pilot Flying J, the company announced Monday.
But he insists he isn’t abandoning the Browns and won’t become an absentee owner.
“We’re gonna be involved in Northeastern Ohio,” Haslam said Thursday during a speech at a Canton Chamber of Commerce dinner. “Whether it’s …Read More
Runaway girl, 15, of Medina, expected home soon
MEDINA — A 15-year-old girl who police say ran away with a 22-year-old man is expected back home soon.
Jessica Kollar and Maxwell Leibsla are being held in Florida on misdemeanor charges accusing them of giving police false names.
Jessica Kollar
The couple were arrested Feb. 2 by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies.
Kollar was reported missing by …Read More
Brunswick council to vote on grocer’s plan
BRUNSWICK — City Council is expected to vote tonight to allow a 922-square-foot expansion of the Giant Eagle supermarket, 3440 Center Road.
City Manager Jim Lukas said the grocery chain wants to enlarge its cafe area to provide outdoor seating for customers.
Jim Lukas
“The cafe has been really popular, so popular they want to make it …Read More
Cloverleaf’s Maddie Brandt takes all-around gymnastics title
MEDINA — Cloverleaf junior Maddie Brandt put together a tremendous regular season, dominating the North East Gymnastics Conference from start to finish.
Somehow, though, she managed to be even better Saturday at the Medina Sectional.
Cloverleaf’s Maddie Brandt competes on the balance beam. (GAZETTE PHOTO BY RON SCHWANE)
Brandt scored a career-high 36.45 in winning her first …Read More
Blue Devils, Bees help each other out in tourney draws
COPLEY TWP. — For the second straight year, Brunswick’s boys basketball team received plenty of respect at the Copley Division I District tournament draw.
And for the second straight year, there will be multiple intra-Medina County showdowns.
The Blue Devils (10-9) had the fourth-fewest wins of the 12 teams, but received the No. 4 seed Sunday after …Read More
Savanna Slone drills 3-pointer with 4 seconds left to stun Bucks
SULLIVAN TWP. — Dory, the ditzy blue tang fish with an always-sunny outlook from the movie “Finding Nemo,” said it best.
“When life gets you down, you know wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming.”
It may as well be the battle cry for Black River’s girls …Read More
Swimming: Records fall as Brunswick shines in Akron
AKRON — When it comes to this season, Brunswick’s girls swim team might as well throw the school record book out the window.
The Blue Devils attack on top times continued Saturday afternoon, as they broke five school records and had 14 individuals advance to next week’s district meet with a third-place showing at the Akron …Read More
Hot Grizzlies manhandle ranked Hawks in basketball
BERLIN — This was as impressive as it gets.
The Wadsworth girls basketball team played a near-perfect first half Saturday in a 61-37 victory over Berlin Hiland.
The Hawks (19-3) are ranked second in the Division IV state poll, but the Grizzlies (19-2) made 16-of-22 field goals, including 7-of-10 from 3-point range, to take a 44-19 halftime …Read More
Rams close thrilling non-league game vs. Colts on a 12-1 run
WESTFIELD TWP. — Mansfield Madison senior Kobi Johnson will never forget his moment in the sun.
The Cloverleaf boys basketball team won’t, either, for all the wrong reasons.
Robby Buckwald
Johnson hit a driving layup as time expired Saturday, capping an epic comeback that gave the Rams a 53-51 non-league win.
The 6-foot-2 guard’s heroics higlighted a 12-1 …Read More
Medina restaurant ushers in Chinese New Year
MEDINA — The lions took over House of Hunan on Sunday, bringing good luck for the new year.
Each year, the Kwan Family Lion Dance team, of Cleveland, performs at the restaurant to celebrate Chinese New Year.
The lion paraded around the House of Hunan in Medina on Sunday evening to celebrate Chinese New Year. (GAZETTE …Read More