Archive for February 11th, 2013
Bar’s effort to cheer boy with tumor goes viral
CLEVELAND — Shannon Huffman is surrounded by hundreds of colorful “high five” hand tracings in the hospital room where he continues to recover from surgery to remove a tumor behind his eye.
“The whole idea is to try and keep the energy up in Shannon’s room,” said his dad, Joshua Huffman. “We want to keep a …Read More
Cincinnati schools a model for other districts
CINCINNATI — When a steady stream of out-of-town teachers, school leaders, nonprofits and education groups began visiting Cincinnati two years ago, they weren’t going for the chili or the sports teams.
They were going to visit schools. Specifically, a network of Cincinnati Public Schools known as community learning centers.
The schools — 34 so far and …Read More
Public meetings slated for this week
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TODAY
Brunswick City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m., municipal complex, 4095 Center Road.
Chippewa Lake Village Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m., village community center, Pochedly Hall, 24 Circle …Read More
Sandra J. Parker
Sandra J. Parker, 70, of Lafayette, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013 at Hospice of Medina County. She was born February 13, 1942, in Medina, to William and Leona (Buttolph) Adams. She lived most of her life in the Medina and Lafayette area.
Sandra had been a member of the Lafayette Fire Bells and the Medina …Read More
Kathryn “Jean” (Kaltenborn) McDowell
Kathryn “Jean” (Kaltenborn) McDowell, 86, of Medina, formerly of Plum Boro, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2013.
The beloved wife of the late Frank Wilson McDowell; beloved mother of Ruth McDowell (Robert) Higginbotham and David (Maryanne) McDowell; grandmother of Renee (Matt) Albrecht, Mark (Rosie) McDowell, Rebecca (Jason) Gillam, Robert (Katie) Higginbotham; great grandmother of …Read More
Byron Eugene Stupp
Byron Eugene “Stuppie”, Stupp, 90, of Brookville, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013. He was born on the family farm on November 6, 1922 in Brookville, to the late Obed and Emma (Landis) Stupp.
Byron graduated in 1941 from Brookville High School, where he played baseball and basketball. He later was inducted, in 2002, into the …Read More
Richard A. Brye
Richard A. Brye, 83, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013. He was born July 14, 1929 in Barberton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Myrtle Brye.
He is survived by his wife of 59½ years, Shirley Brye (nee Lehman).
Richard retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber. He was an avid fisherman, and a member …Read More