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Stepp files lawsuit against school board in federal court (Updated with text of lawsuit complaint)
Full text of lawsuit complaint
Press release issued by Stepp’s attorneys
Kiera Manion-Fischer and David Knox
Medina City Schools Superintendent Randy Stepp has filed a federal lawsuit charging school board members and other district officials with breach of contract, defamation and invasion of privacy.
The suit was filed Friday in U.S. District Court, Northern District, in Cleveland.
Named as defendants …Read More
Survey on American opinions says: United we stand
Can we agree on this? Americans still think alike much of the time, even if our politicians don’t. To get heads nodding, just say something worrisome about the economy or dismissive of Washington. Almost all Americans consider themselves very patriotic, believe in God, value higher education and admire those who get rich through hard work.
Not …Read More
PHOTO: Memorial ride draws 60 motorcycles, raises $2,281 (updated total)
More than 60 motorcycles participated in a memorial run Sunday in honor of Lodi Police Capt. Carl “Smokey” Summers, who died Dec. 10, 1977 after being struck by a stolen pickup truck while on duty. The police-escorted run, organized by Carl Summers’ brother, Dave Summers, 54, began at Century Harley-Davidson, 3053 Eastpointe Drive, Medina …Read More
Volunteers plant crops with Feeding Medina County
MEDINA — More than three dozen volunteers showed up Saturday to plant a garden that will supply vegetables to help Medina County residents in need.
“We wanted to give back and say thank you,” said Kellie Tester, of Litchfield Township.
The members of the Tester family were among the dozens of volunteers at Saturday’s “community garden …Read More
Brunswick council to tackle ‘right-to-work’
BRUNSWICK — Council members are looking to send a message to state lawmakers, setting up the potential for another battle with Brunswick business leaders.
At tonight’s meeting, Council is expected to hear a resolution that would formally oppose “right-to-work” laws and the “workplace freedom amendment” on behalf of working families and the economy of the city …Read More
Choir travels from Uganda to Medina to perform
MEDINA — An African children’s choir will perform Thursday in downtown Medina.
The Watoto Children’s Choir, from Uganda, is touring the U.S. for six months, and will perform 7 p.m. at the Delorre & LilyJean Haddad Theater in the Medina County Administration Building, 144 N. Broadway St.
The choir’s children serve as ambassadors to raise awareness about …Read More
Brunswick rejects a Dollar General
Don Gronert, a resident of Stone Creek Drive, addresses the Brunswick Planning Commission on Thursday. He was joined by about 30 other residents of the subdivision who asked the commission to vote against a proposed Dollar General on the corner of Pearl Road and Stone Creek Drive. (LOREN GENSON / GAZETTE)
BRUNSWICK – The city …Read More
Accused athlete taken off team
AKRON — A University of Akron football player accused of robbing a Brunswick tobacco pipe store at gunpoint has been suspended from the team.
Seth Cunningham, 21, of 3175 Central Park Lane, Montville Township, was charged with aggravated robbery.
He was arrested Monday morning by Brunswick police and was released from the Medina County Jail after …Read More
EX-NASCAR truck series driver pleads not guilty
MEDINA — A former NASCAR truck series driver pleaded not guilty Thursday to stealing weapons while on probation.
Jack C. Smith, 43, of 1961 Granger Road, Granger Township, is charged with two counts of possessing weapons illegally, third-degree felonies, and receiving stolen property, a fifth-degree felony.
If convicted, he could face up to seven years in …Read More
Health officials agree with Towslee closure
Heath experts say Brunswick Schools officials did the right thing in closing Towslee Elementary School for a thorough cleaning after an outbreak of food poisoning earlier this week.
School officials said between 20 and 25 students and staff became sick this week after students brought food to school for Teacher Appreciation Week.
On Wednesday, the Medina County …Read More