Auditor Kovack's Weekend Update |
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Hello,
Congratulations to Westfield vertinarian Linda Randall, who was recognized as the Distinguished Alumna of the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine for 2021 recently! Tremendously well deserved award!
Brunswick and Highland High Schools recently announced their Commended National Merit Scholars. These students placed among the top 2% in the nation! Congratulations to Cassandra Kobasic, Nicholas Novak, Austin Weinhauer and Lorna Wodzak from Brunswick and Austin Addington, Maria Davis, Peter Marinelli, Connor Oviatt, Lauren Webb and Jonathan Wuchter of Highland!
Congratulations to Medina Girl Scout Maddie Beck, who created Medina's Melody Garden in the SustainEd Community Garden at 302 E. Liberty Street. The garden is intended for children's enjoyment while their parents garden and was part of Maddie's Silver Award project for Girl Scout Troop 91370.
When you're making your decision whether to vaccinate or not, or to mask or not, remember: those two items are free. Your hospital stay is not. Your health is the first concern, but your decisions can also impact your finances in a huge way. Please be safe out there - health-wise and finance-wise!
Mike Kovack
Medina County Auditor
Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and think of what could go right.
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Wadsworth's Annual 'Scare on The Square' Happens Tonight |
Main Street Wadsworth’s annual community tradition, Scare on the Square featuring Wadsworth Thriller, is back! This beloved event will take place tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Wadsworth. Rain or shine!
The event features trick-or-treating at participating downtown businesses, followed by a dance performance by over 200 dancing “zombies” of all ages. Event attendees are encouraged to support Wadsworth’s downtown small businesses before, during and after the event.
Schedule:
5-7 p.m. – Downtown Trick or Treat (all ages are invited to wear costumes!)
6-6:15 p.m. – Zombie “dead display” throughout downtown; Wadsworth Hexenbrut performs their “witches dance” in front of Huntington Bank, 129 High Street
7 p.m. – The “Wadsworth Thriller” dance begins!
Dance route: 123 Broad Street (starting at The Strand) and continuing west down Broad Street through the intersection and ending at 146 College St. (St. Mark's Episcopal Church).
Downtown streets will be closed for the event starting at 4:30 p.m. and reopening at 9 p.m.
Mosaic Church, 118 High Street, will also offer:
● Hayrides
● Life-size “Candyland” board game
● Crafts
● Snacks!
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Seville Harvest Days at the Seville History Museum |
The Seville Harvest Days will be held from 11 am to 3 pm at the Seville History Museum on Saturday, October 23.
In addition to visiting the Museum with its summer kitchen and one-room schoolhouse, outside activities include coloring contests and games for kids, horse drawn wagon rides from 1 pm- 3-pm, and more!
Enjoy bean soup and cornbread (from 11:30 until the kettle is empty), cider, hot cocoa, and make-your-own stores!
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Soprema Senior Center Offering Free Leaf-raking to
Wadsworth Senior Citizens
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The Soprema Senior Center is offering free leaf-raking for Wadsworth senior citizens on Friday, Nov. 5.
Students from Wadsworth Senior HIgh School will do the raking. Sign-ups are due by Oct. 25.
To sign up, stop by the Soprema Senior Center, 617 School Drive, or call 330-335-1513.
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Community Cares Food Drive Begins Now Through November |
Help make Thanksgiving a little more joyful by donating non-perishable items to the Community Cares Food Drive between now through November 13.
These are the drop-off locations:
- DeSimone's Country Market- 8517 Norwalk Rd, Litchfield
- Smokey Dan's Tobacco and Novelty Shop - 9287 Norwalk Rd., Litchfield
- Chatham General Store - 6404 Avon Lake Rd., Medina
- Emmanuel United Christian Church - 6656 Center Rd., Valley City
- Ammo Depot - 8665 Norwalk Rd., Litchfield
- Cool Beans - 103 W. Liberty St., Medina
- Medina Office for Older Adults - 246 Northland Dr., Medina.
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SPCA Fundraiser Features 5K Run |
The 8th Annual Paws for the Cause 5K Run will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23, on Medina Square. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m.
The MCSPCA’s Paws for the Cause is a pet-friendly, family event that draws hundreds of participants from both private and public sectors. Companies, their employees and families come together to promote advocacy through a healthy activity for a worthy cause. All proceeds benefit the MCSPCA.
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Art with a Heart Children's Auction and Benefit Coming Up |
You can help abused, neglected and exploited children in our community while enjoying a night celebrating local artists at the 7th Annual Art With a Heart for Children Auction & Benefit.
The event will be at Blue Heron Event Center on Thursday, November 4, with the Art Preview, Silent Auction, Cocktails, Music and Appetizers beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Live Auction will begin at 7 p.m. Event registration is $60 per person. Please register by Thursday, October 28. Go HERE to register.
A variety of original art will be on display and available for auction. The selection will include pieces from local community artists including Medina County Juvenile Detention Center's Art Experience students. Proceeds to benefit The Children's Center of Medina County with a portion designated for the Medina County Juvenile Detention Center to fund continued art therapy for detained youth.
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Round-up of Halloween Events in Medina County |
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The Medina Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Rd, is hosting a Halloween Boo Bash on Friday, Oct. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Come in costume and grab some treats along the Trick or Treat Trail. But watch out – don’t get tricked! And lots of other fun things to do: Inflatables, Pumpkin Patch, Crafts. The fun is just $10 per family for MCRC members and $15 per family for non-members. Registration is required, just go to Halloween Bash Registration.
- A Halloween Party of monster proportions including Trivia Murder Party, galaxy pumpkins, costume contest, music, games, and more. Join the fun at the Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway St., on Friday, Oct. 22, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Visit HERE or call (330) 725-0588.
- The Wadsworth YMCA, 623 School Drive, will host a Boo-takular Trunk or Treat event Saturday, Oct. 23., from noon to 2 p.m. Ages 0 to 12 are welcome to participate.
- Several branches of the Medina County District Library will host Trick or Treat at the Library Saturday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Brunswick, Buckeye and Lodi branches are open to all ages while the Seville Branch is limited to infants and children up to three years of age. Come in costume for tricks and treats.
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Hinckley will hold its Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hinckley Town Hall and downtown, 1410 Ridge Rd.
- A Pumpkin Paddle will be held at Hinckley Lake at the Hinckley Reservation Boathouse and Store on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Ages 8 and up are invited to look for pumpkins via kayak and learn new boating terminology and skills from certified instructors. Cost is $5. Go HERE to learn more.
- The Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Rd., will host its 9th Annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 24 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Due to Covid precautions, all activities will be held outside but hot dogs, popcorn and hot chocolate will be served.There will also be activity bags to take home.
- The Medina County Office for Older Adults will host a Halloween Party at the Brunswick Recreation Center, 3637 Center Rd., Oct. 28, from 10:30 a.m.. to 1 p.m. There will be fun, food and entertainment. The organization will also host another Halloween Party on Oct. 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Office for Older Adults, 246 Northland Drive. Email HERE for more information or call (330) 723-9514.
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Medina County Park District will host the not-so-scary Spooktacular Weekends Oct. 23 and 24 and Oct. 30 and 31at Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Blvd. in Brunswick. The nature center will be decorated for kid-friendly Halloween. Learn about some of our favorite misunderstood Halloween animals from creepy and crawly to slithery and slimy. Costumes are welcome. All ages are welcome. No registration is required and the event is free. Go HERE for more information.
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Black River Ruriteens are sponsoring Trunk n Treat on October 30 from 1- 3 p.m. at Black River School, 257 County Rd. 40, Sullivan, OH 44880. The community is welcome to come participate. Costumes are encouraged. Come and join the party by decorating your vehicle/trunk and passing out treats to the beggars. Black River Ruritans will be selling grilled Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs and Apple Cider
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Medina County Trick or Treat Schedule |
Saturday, Oct. 30
Wadsworth from 6 to 8 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 31
Brunswick from 6 to 8 p.m.
Chippewa Lake from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Medina from 6 to 8 p.m.
Seville from 6 to 8 p.m.
Spencer from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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Haunted Houses Around Medina County |
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Buzzard Cove Screampark, 1053 Bellus Rd. in Hinckley, beginning Sept. 24 - Oct. 31. Open 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. go HERE for more information.
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Chippewa Lake Slaughterhouse, 5665 Chippewa Rd., beginning Sept. 25-Nov. 6. Open 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Go HERE for more information.
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Forest of Screams, 1662 Medina Rd, Medina. Sept. 24 - Oct. 31. Open 7 p.m. to midnight. Go HERE for more information.
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Several Local Tax Issues Face Voters This Nov. 2 |
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Friday, Oct. 22
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Play a game of Mah Jong or learn how at the Soprema Center, 617 School Drive, in Wadsworth, at 9:30 a.m. To register, email HERE or call 330-335-1513.
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The American Red Cross will host a Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Rd. in Medina.
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The 1904 Cafe in the Exchange Market, 320 S. Court St. in Medina, is offering a Barista Educational Workshop on Friday from 6 to 8 pm. Learn the practical skills you need behind the espresso bar: grinding, milk techiques and building specialty drinks. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Saturday, Oct. 23
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A food pantry will be offered by York United Methodist Church, 6566 Norwalk Rd., from 9 to 11 a.m. To comply with social distancing and other mandates, our food pantry MAY BE A DRIVE THRU STYLE format. You will remain in your vehicle and once you check in (with a photo ID), a volunteer will put a pre-packaged box/bag of food items into your trunk. This will keep both our volunteers and food recipients safe. There is also a food cabinet available 24 hours a day just outside our office door if you have an immediate need.
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Seville Harvest Days will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Seville History Museum at 70 W. Main Street. There will be crafts, wagon rides, ghost stories and many more fun activities for kids.
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Kitten Krazy Flea Market is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 930 Lafayette Rd., Medina.
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A Fall Fest will be held at the Ranch, 5200 Lake Rd. in Medina, from noon to 4 pm. A free horse show begins at noon. There will be pumpkin painting, a trick or treat trail, wagon rides, pony cart rides and a costume contest. The event is sponsored by Medina Creative Housing.
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Sharon Center United Methodist Church is hosting their annual Fall Swiss Steak Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at 6407 Ridge Rd. (just north of Sharon Center Circle) Meal includes: Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, bread, drink, dessert. Cost is: Adults: $11, Children 5-12: $5, Children under 5: free. Carry out and dine-in available.
Sunday, Oct. 24
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This is the last day for the Medina County Park District's Natural Discoveries Series on Opossums at Green Leaf Park, 1674 S. Medina Line Rd. Learn about opossums, their history and their benefits. Follow the trail and read the signs. For more information about this hike and others in the series, go HERE.
Monday, Oct. 25
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The American Red Cross will host a Blood Drive from 2 to 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church in Lodi, 114 Church St.
Tuesday, Oct. 26
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Veterans lunch at the Medina County Office for Older Adults, 246 Northland Drive, Medina. A group of friendly veterans bring their lunch and shoot the breeze for about an hour beginning at 12:30 pm. They meet outside in the court-yard in nice weather and in the dining room otherwise. No need to sign up, just stop on in! INFO
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Senior Bowling is back in Brunswick! Every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at T&M Lanes, 1480 Pearl Road, Brunswick, seniors get shoe rental and 2 games of bowling for only $5!
Wednesday, Oct. 27
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Want to reduce stress, improve posture, balance and general mobility, and increase muscle strength in the legs? Then Tai Chi is for you! Michael Rhoades leads this class every Wednesday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Medina Senior Center, 246 Northland Drive in Medina. It is also Zoomed. The cost is $40 for an 8-week session or $5 per class. Your first class is free. All classes free for Silver Sneakers members or Renew Active members. Call Jenny at 330-725-9177 or email HERE to reserve your spot. Visit online at mcooa.org.
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The Medina County District Library will host its Virtual Author Series with Debbie Macomber at 6:30 p.m. Macomber is the author of Cottage by the Sea, Any Dream Will Do, and the Rose Harbor Inn series. Her novels have reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and been adapted into Hallmark Channel movies. More than 200 million copies of her books are in print worldwide. Go HERE to register and for more information.
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There is an Open Mic Night at Sonnets, located at 117 College St in Wadsworth. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sign Up at 6 p.m. and singing starts at 7 p.m. The kitchen will be open until 9 p.m. Coffee & Bar will be open until close. More information HERE
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Live Music Performances This Weekend
Around Medina County
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Thursday, Oct. 21
9ER's Diner
Music Bingo @ 7 p.m.
Cin Dees Place - 232 W. Smith Rd., Medina
Karaoke @ 7 p.m.
Gandalf’s Pub & Restaurant - 6757 Center Rd., Valley City
Music Bingo @ 7 p.m.
The Grille (Backyard) - 1813 Pearl Rd., Brunswick
Karaoke @ 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The Red Onion - 522 Pearl Rd., Brunswick
Crash Coffin & Open Mic NIght @ 6:30 p.m.
Riverstone Taverne – 5288 Center Rd., Brunswick
Music Bingo/Trivia @ 7 p.m.
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Friday, Oct. 22
Amy’s Arbors - 6735 Center Rd., Valley City
Island Troy @ 6 p.m.
Foundry Social – 333 Foundry Street, Medina
Abraham James Music @ 8 p.m.
Romeo’s OT – 1100 N. Court St., Medina
Karaoke & DJ Night @ 8 p.m.
Sully’s Irish Pub - 117 W. Liberty St., Medina
Roadhouse Jr. and Sr. Acoustic @ 8 p.m.
Thirsty Cowboy - 2743 Medina Rd., Medina
DJ – Country Music @ 6 p.m.
Granger Smith feat. Earl Dibbles Jr. @ 9:30 p.m. ** Tickets required **
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Saturday, Oct. 23
The Bucket List Family - 7511 Lafayette Rd., Lodi
Rooster Jones @ 8 p.m.
Cin Dees Place - 232 W. Smith Rd., Medina
Mane Atraxion @ 8 p.m.
Dolce at the Strand - 123 Broad St., Wadsworth
Jenny Baird @ 6:30 p.m.
Gandalf’s Pub & Restaurant - 6757 Center Rd., Valley City
Lego Legros @ 7:30 p.m.
JoJo’s Sports Bar & Grille – 221 S. Jefferson St., Medina
Karaoke @ 10 p.m.
Sully’s Irish Pub - 117 W. Liberty St., Medina
Hello McFly @ 8 p.m.
Thirsty Cowboy - 2743 Medina Rd., Medina
Whiskey Bound @ 9:30 p.m. ** Tickets required **
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Sunday, Oct. 24
Sully’s Irish Pub - 117 W. Liberty St., Medina
Sully’s 10th annual wake with the New Barley Corn @ 1 p.m.
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City Council Authorizes Bridge Replacement on S.R. 57
WADSWORTH -Authorization for a 2022 Ohio Department of Transportation bridge replacement on state Route 57 was granted Tuesday by Wadsworth City Council.
The work will replace the roadway running over Blockers Run Creek with all construction costs covered by ODOT, Wadsworth Public Service Director Robert Patrick said.
With a roundabout scheduled to be installed next summer at the intersection of Route 57 and Seville Road, project planners have aimed to complete that job at roughly the same time as the bridge replacement, which lies just south of the intersection.
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This Year's Fall Foliage Tour Features Agribusinesses of Medina County
BRUNSWICK - For more than 50 years, the Medina County Fall Foliage Tour has educated residents and visitors alike about the agriculture, education and history of Medina County.
Held on the second full weekend in October, the tour annually highlights farms, agribusinesses, historical societies and other special events. Planning for the tour begins each February, according to organizing committee member and Medina County Soil and Water Conservation District education specialist Beth Schnabel.
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Medina County Business Development Booming
Roughly $225 million worth of capital investments have been made by Medina County businesses so far this year, according to numbers presented Tuesday to Medina County commissioners.
Bethany Dentler, executive director of the Medina County Economic Development Corp., told commissioners that 111 companies have completed or committed to those facility improvement and expansion projects.
"The economy is just roaring along," she told officials. "Most of the companies we've worked with over this past year are still reporting tremendous backlogs of customer orders. They're seeing lingering impacts from the supply chain issues that began late last year and have said they could take more on if only they could find more employees."
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