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Oct. 14, 2021
Hello,

Congratulations to my father, Gene Kovack, and Wadsworth Community Television producer Johanna Perrino for recording their 1400th episode of "Polka Time Again"! The show is the longest continuously running cable TV series in the country! Outstanding accomplishment!

Congratulations to Brunswick Kidder Elementary School principal Bonnie Kubec for being named a Distinguished Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals! That is a tremendous honor!

Congratulations to Marjorie Cook, owner of Eyedeal Graphics in Wadsworth, for receiving a National Sales & Marketing Executive (NSME) Achievement of Excellence Award last week.!

Congratulations to the Brunswick High School Boys soccer team and Coach Thom Clark on being named a 2021 Team Academic Award winner by the United Soccer Coaches. The award indicates that ALL players achieved a 3.25 GPA or better during the 2021 academic year! Outstanding achievement!

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

We don’t develop courage by being happy
every day. We develop it by surviving difficult times
and challenging adversity.
Barbara De Angelis

Enjoy motivational quotes? See more HERE!
Witches Weekend Begins Thursday in Downtown Medina
A Witches Weekend will kick off in downtown Medina Thursday night with Witches Night Out, a full day of shopping and dining specials.

Take part in the Witches Brew Scavenger Hunt! Pick up a paper form during Ladies Night Out, or take the quest online HERE
  • Kick off Ladies Night Out on the Medina Square with a fun Hocus Pocus canvas workshop on Thursday,Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. in the All Fired Up! studio. Gather your witches and let’s have some creative fun with our step-by-step instructions. Cost is $25 plus tax. Reservations are required with pre-payment or a deposit. Call the studio to reserve you spot, 330-723-1112 or go HERE.
  • The movie, Hocus Pocus, presented by Cool Beans Cafe, will be shown on Saturday, Oct. 16, in the Medina Square, at 7 p.m. Concessions available in the Gazebo. There will be Hocus Pocus Coffee Flights, $10 each, offered by Cool Beans Cafe. Go HERE for more information.
  • Hit the Mill Street Makers Market on Sunday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mill Street, adjacent to South of the Square Collision. Come in costume for Trick or Treat at the Makers’ booths. Free Pumpkin Painting and Guess the Candy Corn for a prize. Entertainment from noon to 3 p.m. by jazz duo Santara & Lempner. Food will also be available.
  • Enjoy brunch at Sully's on Oct. 17, by reservation HERE.
  • Fly on into The Raspberry and The Rose and play our trivia game "Which Witch?" Valet broom parking is available. All correct entries will be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card to the boutique.
  • Stop into Nibble October 14-17 and play our "I smell children" game to be entered into a drawing to win a fabulous gift basket.
  • Head to Heart & Soul Gift Boutique for the "Poke the Pumpkin" game on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 9 to 5. Children and adults can play and win a prize!
Friends of Wadsworth Library Hold Book Sale
Browse from a wide selection of hardbound books, paperbacks, children's books, music CDs, movies, movie posters, yearbooks, reference materials and much more at the Wadsworth Library book sale, 132 Broad St. Our new space has afforded us the opportunity to better organize our collections. And with book shelving that replaces our sale tables, browsing and capitalizing on the best bargain in Wadsworth has never been easier! Go HERE to learn more.

Members' Preview Sale
Thursday, October 14
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Join today to shop during the Member Preview Sale and get your membership perks card with $10 in local freebies and giveaways, along with a 10% discount on all purchases.

General Public Sale
Friday, October 15 & Saturday, October 16
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Membership perks card can be purchased at any time and Friends will be available to sign you up.

Bag Sale
Sunday, October 17
1-4 p.m.
Membership perks card can be purchased at any time and Friends will be available to sign you up.
Medina Restaurant Week Continues
There are two more days and several gift cards left to win as Mainstreet Medina's Medina Restaurant Week wraps up on Saturday, Oct. 16. Visit the participating restaurants, take a pic of your food, tag #dinemedina or #medinarestaurantweek, and win free food!
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No ticket required.

Learn more about participating restaurants HERE.
Taste of Medina Benefits United Way
United Way of Summit & Medina is bringing together more than a dozen Medina County restaurants to show off their culinary skills and treat guests to some of the finest food our community has to offer with Taste of Medina, Thursday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. at Weymouth Country Club, 3946 Weymouth Rd in Medina.

Proceeds from the event will support United Way of Summit & Medina’s work in the community. United Way serves Medina County residents of every age and every walk of life through programs like 211 and Imagination Library. And as United Way works to grow its impact, it’s partnering with local leaders and stakeholders to identify Bold Goals for Medina County, so that we can tackle the biggest challenges facing our community.

For tickets, go HERE.
Concert in the Courtyard at Wadsworth Library
The Cliff Habian Trio brings "Tunes from the American Songbook" to Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., on Sunday, Oct. 17 for Live @ the Library. The concert will be held outside in the library courtyard, weather permitting. For more information, go HERE.

The concert is sponsored by ORMACO and the Wadsworth Public Library. In the event of rain, the concert will take place in the library community room. The concert is free, but reservations are recommended. Register HERE online or by calling 419-853-6016.
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.

To register, go HERE.
Round-up of Halloween Events in Medina County

  • Bring your family and friends to Lester Rail Trail for a “spooktacular” train ride on Friday, Oct. 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Members of the N.E.O.L.S. miniature railroad group will offer free train rides during this special park program. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes, but for safety, avoid long, flowing garments. All ages are welcome. No registration is required and the event is free.

  • Trunk or Treat will be held Saturday, Oct. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Discover Church, 1825 Reimer Rd. in Wadsworth. There will be decorate trunks, a candy slide, a juggler and food trucks. The event is free and no registration is needed.

  • Burnt Rubber Garage, 6112 Norwalk Rd in Medina, will host a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event and no registration is needed. There will be music, raffle items and fair food.

  • Montville Cares Spooky Walk will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cobblestone Park. This is a fundraiser benefiting the Jessica Schaffer Memorial, DARE, and MPPA (Montville Police Patrolman’s Association). Suggested donation is: Individual $5.00 Families $10 with (Not so) Spooky Path. The (not so) Scary Path opens at 7 p.m.

  • Summa Health Medina Medical Center, 3780 Medina Rd., will host a Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. There will be touch-a-truck opportunities with Summa Health's police cruiser and mobile unit. Raffles, prizes, giveaways will be part of the event as will a pizza food truck. The event is free and no registration is required.

  • Ken Ganley Kia, 2925 Medina Rd, will host a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come in costume and get your picture taken with a superhero or princess. Please bring a perishable food item to donate to Feeding Medina County. This event is free and no registration is required.

  • Wadsworth's Scare on the Square takes place on Thursday, Oct. 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Wadsworth. More than 30 businesses will be passing out candy to children who come downtown in costumes! In addition, over 300 dancing zombies of all ages will re-enact Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in the streets at 7 p.m.

  • 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.

  • Hinckley will hold it's 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.

  • 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.
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.
Haunted Houses Around Medina County
  • 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.

  • Chippewa Lake Slaughterhouse, 5665 Chippewa Rd., beginning Sept. 25-Nov. 6. Open 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Go HERE for more information.

  • Forest of Screams, 1662 Medina Rd, Medina. Sept. 24 - Oct. 31. Open 7 p.m. to midnight. Go HERE for more information.
Friday, Oct. 15
  • 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.

  • Kathyrn's Craft Closet, 185 Main St. in Wadsworth, is hosting a Skull String Art workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. To sign up, go HERE.

Saturday, Oct. 16
  • Join author Brynna Curry to discover why a website is critical to an author’s success and how to manage it. Learn how a website is different from a blog, how to secure a domain name and hosting, and where to source graphics for website banners. The Medina County District Library will host this event on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 1:30 p.m. Registration required. Visit HERE or call 330-725-0588

  • Kitten Krazy Flea Market is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 930 Lafayette Rd., Medina.

  • Farmers Markets around Medina County
  • Farmers Market of Medina County at Medina VFW Post 5137 (3916 Pearl Rd, Medina) Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Medina Square Farmers Market on the square (39 Public Square, Medina) Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • A Fall Reception fundraiser to benefit Cups Cafe will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Rd., Medina. There will be a magic show, food, raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle. Cost is $25 a person, which includes 1 drink token and 1 raffle ticket. To get tickets, call Tim at 330-304-5449.

Sunday, Oct. 17
  • The Sharon Fire Department will host a Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. The event is free and includes pancakes, sausage, OJ and coffee. The breakfast will be held at the Sharon Fire Dept. 1274 Sharon Copley Rd. just west of the Sharon Center Circle. Parking available at the circle.

  • Christmas Treasures at Life's Treasures Thrift Shop, 317 S.Court St. in Medina, will open for the holiday season today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds benefit Hospice of the Western Reserve. After today, Christmas Treasures will be open the same hours as Life's Treasures, Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas donations are taken through the first week of December from 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Saturday.

Monday, Oct. 18
  • The American Red Cross will host a Blood Drive from 1 to 7 p.m. at Medina Fire Station No. 1, 300 Reagan Parkway, in Medina.

Tuesday, Oct. 19
  • 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

  • Senior Bowling is back in Brunswick! On Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at T&M Lanes, 1480 Pearl Road, Brunswick, seniors get shoe rental and 2 games of bowling for only $5!

  • The Medina County District Library's Virtual Author Series will feature Julie Murphy, the author of Dumplin', Faith: Taking Flight, Dear Sweet Pea, If the Shoe Fits, and other novels. This virtual author visit will take place at 6:30 p.m. A former librarian, Julie now writes full time and lives in North Texas with her husband, dog, and cats. Register for this event HERE or call 330-725-0588.

Wednesday, Oct. 20
  • 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 jakiousis@medinaco.org to reserve your spot. Visit online at mcooa.org.

  • 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

Live Music Performances This Weekend
Around Medina County
Many, many thanks to Dine Medina County Face Book Page for this comprehensive list of music! Click on them for outstanding local restaurant information!

Thursday Oct 14
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 15
Amy’s Arbors - 6735 Center Rd., Valley City
Steve Fundy @ 6 p.m.
Cin Dees Place - 232 W. Smith Rd., Medina
1988 @ 8 p.m.
Filia Cellars- 3059 Greenwich Rd., Wadsworth
Gabe Reed @ 6 p.m.
Foundry Social – 333 Foundry Street, Medina
Twin B Project @ 8 p.m.
Romeo’s OT – 1100 N. Court St., Medina
Karaoke & DJ Night @ 8 p.m.
Medina Brewing Company - 320 South Court St., Medina
Greg Crowe @ 7:30 p.m.
Sully’s Irish Pub - 117 W. Liberty St., Medina
Crawley and Sofrnako @ 8 p.m.
Thirsty Cowboy - 2743 Medina Rd., Medina
DJ – Country Music @ 6 p.m.
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Saturday, Oct 16
Cin Dees Place - 232 W. Smith Rd., Medina
The Agenda @ 8 p.m.
Dolce at the Strand - 123 Broad St., Wadsworth
The 9:29 Experience @ 6:30 p.m.
Filia Cellars- 3059 Greenwich Rd., Wadsworth
Jim Gill @ 6 p.m.
Gandalf’s Pub & Restaurant - 6757 Center Rd., Valley City
Custy and McNamara @ 7:30 p.m.
Hoppy Dude Brews - 1369 Ridge Rd., Hinckley
Brett Auerbach @ 5 p.m.
JoJo’s Sports Bar & Grille – 221 S. Jefferson St., Medina
Karaoke @ 10 p.m.
Medina Eagles Aerie No. 2224 - 696 Lafyette Rd., Medina
Legenda @ 7 p.m. ** Admission Fee **
Sully’s Irish Pub - 117 W. Liberty St., Medina
Parsons and Polk @ 8 p.m.
News Around the County
Faster Fiber to Home Access to be Discussed by Medina County and Townships

Plans to spend roughly $5 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars on getting local townships quicker-than-expected access to the Medina County Fiber Network will be detailed later this week.

Medina County Commissioners said Tuesday that fiber network leadership will hold a private talk with township trustees from York, Litchfield, Chatham, Liverpool, Harrisville and Spencer as well as Spencer village at 7 p.m. Thursday.

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Medina County Trike and Bike Brings in $40K for Children's Cancer Research

BRUNSWICK -In its second year, the Medina County Cleveland Clinic Trike & Bike fundraiser for pediatric cancer research brought in more money than any ride in the event’s entire history.

Held at Brunswick High School Sept. 24, this year’s event saw dozens of 3-to-12-year-old riders raise $43,510 for the cause, with top fundraiser, Daniel Taylor, bringing in $2,198 and team Junior Peddlers collecting $10,678 in donations.


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As Early Votes Come in, Poll Workers Still Needed in Medina County

Nearly 300 early general election votes had been cast as of Friday at the Medina County Board of Elections, according to officials.

Board of Elections Director Carol Lawler said Tuesday that 285 residents have cast early in-person votes in addition to 11 mail-in ballots that have been returned.
Early voting runs through Monday, Nov. 1, with hours that day stretching from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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