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September 16, 2021
Hello,

Congrats to all the local high school athletes who were recognized as Gazette Athletes of the Week this week! They include Kevin Heichel (Football), Highland; Lexi Clingan (Volleyball), Cloverleaf; Chase Miller (Boys Soccer), Buckeye; Riley Evans (Girls Soccer), Cloverleaf; Elijah Hadler (Boys Cross Country), Highland; Claire Nicholas (Girls Cross Country), Wadsworth; Max Heilbrun (Boys Golf), Brunswick; Lydia Dorman (Girls Golf), Medina; Evy Boucher (Girls Tennis), Highland. Well done!

Congratulations to Russ Merhaut, of Valley City, who was recently promoted to Assistant Fire Chief in Brunswick City. Russ has served with the department for 35 years, 16 years as a Lieutenant. Wishing you all the best!

Congratulations to our Medina County Auditor Fair Coloring Contest winners! We were a little late getting them out this year due to some employee downtime at the office, but congratulations to our Under 6 winner Lyla Tinter, our 7-11 year old winner Lucas Vickers and our Adult winner Carol Walker! Look for their pictures on our WEBSITE and Face Book pages soon! (Lyla's already up on FB)

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. I have a friend going through hospital treatment who is going to be bankrupted. Your health is the first concern, but your decisions can also impact your finances in a huge way. Be safe out there!

Mike Kovack
Medina County Auditor

All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. … You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.
Walt Disney
Enjoy motivational quotes? See more HERE!
The Beverly Hillbillies
The Medina County Showbiz Company presents the play "The Beverly Hillbillies" this weekend and next at the Haddad Theater at the Medina County Administration Building, 144 N. Broadway St. in Medina. Shows will be presented on September 17, 19, 24, 25 and 26. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 pm with the Sunday shows starting at 2 pm. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and children. Don't miss your chance to see local theater in Medina! INFO
Fall Fest on Sharon Circle This Saturday
Vendors, raffles, food will be part of the Sharon Women's Club Fall Fest on Sharon Circle this Saturday, September 18, from 9 a.m. -4 p.m. There will be 60 plus craft and food vendors. Proceeds from the event will benefit scholarships for local students and community assistance.

Go HERE for more information.
Keep on Truckin' at Buckeye Library
A parking lot full of all types of working vehicles including a brand new bookmobile will be featured this Saturday, Sept.18, at Keep on Truckin' at the Buckeye Branch of Medina County District Library, 6625 Wolff Rd., in Medina. Inside the library there will be a wide variety of vehicle-related activities for children and tweens.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, go HERE.
Pets Honored This Weekend at Rainbow Bridge Walk
The 10th annual Rainbow Bridge Walk will be held on Sunday, September 19, at Buckeye Woods Park, 6335 Wedgewood Rd. (S.R. 162) in Lafayette Township. This event is an opportunity for pet owners to honor pets they have lost and the love they shared.

There will be a short memorial service, a pet blessing, interactions with other pet owners, various remembrance activites, a goody bag (first 140 entrants) and a one-mile Tribute Walk.

Mike Kovack, Medina County Auditor, is sponsoring the event with registration starting at 12:30 p.m. and the program starting at 1 p.m. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. For more information, go HERE.
Mill Street Makers Market
Mill Street Makers Market will be held from 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday, September 19 on Mill Street in Medina across from the Farmer's Exchange. More than 15 makers will be selling their items. Market goers can enjoy live music from noon to 3 pm with Gamma Ray Jazz Blast. A variety of food will also be available for purchase. INFO
SPCA Fundraiser Pints for Pets at Spunkmeyers
On Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 6-9 p.m., all tips collected at the bar of Spunkmeyers Pub on High Street in Wadsworth, will be donated to the Medina County SPCA!! Stop in to eat and drink and help out a great cause. Learn more HERE. The event is being sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway Realtors.
Apple-picking at Orchards Around Medina County
  • Geigs Orchard, 8468 Wooster Pike, Seville; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mondays-Saturdays; 12-6 p.m. Sundays.Ginger Gold, Gala, Blondee and Honeycrisp apples are now available.
  • Mapleside Farms, 294 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, Call ahead at 330-225-5577 for apple-picking dates, hours. They offer 17 varieties of apples from over 4,000 trees that sit on over 122 acres in Brunswick.
  • Pick n Save Orchard, 1222 Ledge Road, Medina, Apple-picking by appointment only. Tickets must be purchased in advance for one-hour time slots. Price ranges from $5 for a 1/4 peck to $69.95 for two 5 gal buckets of apples. Buy tickets HERE
  • Richardson Farms, 6984 Lafayette Rd., Medina, 330-722-4029, 9 a.m. -7 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sundays. Fall apple varieties include Macintosh, Lodi, Red Delicious, Yellow Delicious, Winesap and many more.
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.
Thursday, Sept. 16

  • The Medina County District Library hosts the Scribble Society, a conversation about all things writing via ZOOM. Takes place at 6:30 pm. Open to grades 4 through 12. Registration required. INFO

  • The Medina Squares group is starting dance lessons on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. to re-learn Western Square Dancing at the Medina Senior Center, 249 Northland Dr. Couples, singles, men, women and children 12 and up are invited to attend. Contact Rex at 330-334-6389 or email HERE.

Friday, Sept. 17

  • The Medina County Historical Society will open McDowell-Phillips House museum will be open for tours at 205 S. Prospect St., Medina, on Friday, Sept. 17 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. This will be a guided tour of 8 people starting every 20 minutes. No reservations, it is first come first served. The museum has undergone extensive work and a few areas remain to be done. Admission donation is Adults $10, MCHS Members and Seniors $9, students 7 – 18 years old $7 and under 7 with a hand holding adult, free. Masks are encouraged.


  • Friday Night High School Football is back! Support your local teams that are home tonight. Last week EVERY Medina County team won! That won't be the case this week with three inter-county games on tap. All games start at 7 p.m.

  • Cloverleaf at Streetsboro
  • Tallmadge at Highland
  • Buckeye at North Olmsted
  • Brecksville at Wadsworth
  • Medina at Stow
  • Toledo Waite at Brunswick
  • Columbia at Black River

  • Free Bingo at the Wadsworth Soprema Senior Center, 617 School Drive. No reservations, just show up beginning at 10 a.m. Prizes.

Saturday, Sept. 18
  • Weymouth Preservation Society is hosting Weymouth Day Sales, the 48th annual community-wide lawn sale, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with crafts, food, rootbeer floats, mums and fun. Garage sales will be open around Remsen, Old Weymouth, Cook, Nichols, Frantz and Church roads in Medina Township.  Old-fashioned lawn games for children. Exhibits on local autograph books 1824-1930s and on the 150-year histories of the Weymouth Church and the Weymouth Store. Admission, museum and restrooms are free and accessible. Rain or shine. Parking and sale spaces are free.

  • All pickleball players are invited to AI Root Middle School tennis courts, 333 W. Sturbridge Dr. in Medina on Saturday, September 18th and all Saturdays through September. Games will be held at 2 pm and at 5 pm on Wednesdays (starting 9/22). Learn as you play, no experience necessary. All ages and abilities welcome. Equipment and balls are available to borrow. Bring water to hydrate. Wear comfortable clothing.

  • The Medina Town Hall & Engine House Museum, located at 50 Public Square, is now open Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop in for a visit and a self-guided tour.

  • The Medina Needlework Guild is holding its 38th Needle Art Show at the Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Rd. Saturday & Sunday, September 18 and 19. This juried competition is open to the public. Categories include cross stitch, needlepoint, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, quilting, and jewelry. Entry day is Thursday, September 16, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The $5 fee is waived for Junior and for non-judged projects. For more information, email HERE.

  • Bennett’s Corners United Methodist Church will hold its Rummage and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring household items, clothes, linens and collectibles! Come enjoy a light lunch. Bennett’s Corners UMC Church is located at 47 W. 130th Street, in Hinckley, just south of CVS. For more information, go HERE or call (330) 225-5623.

  • Kitten Krazy Flea Market 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.
  • Main Street Wadsworth Farmers Market Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Central Intermediate School (151 Main St, Wadsworth)
  • Valley City Farmers Market Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in front of the historic Depot Museum in downtown Valley City on State Rte. 303.
  • Brunswick Farmers Market Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Farm at 4613 Laurel Rd.

Sunday, September 19
  • The Spencer Community Enrichment Association is hosting its first annual Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at J.B. Firestone Park, 1 Park Drive, in Spencer. Admission and parking are free but there is entry fee for $10 per vehicle. Dashboard plaques will be given to the first 100 vehicles. There will be a 50/50 drawing, face painting and raffle baskets. There will also be food fair trucks. Donations are encouraged to support future events.

  • Mill Street Makers Market will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the South Town District, located just a couple of blocks south of Medina's historic square. More than 15 makers will be selling their items. Market-goers can enjoy live music from noon to 3 p.m. and a variety of food will be available for purchase. Live music from noon to 3 pm with Gamma Ray Jazz Blast. To learn more, go HERE.

  • The Chatham Township Community Center will host a pig roast from 2 to 6 p.m. at 6306 Avon Rd. in Chatham. There will be dinner, live music, raffle baskets and games. A pie-baking contest will begin at 2 p.m. Dinner will be served at 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 21
  • 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!

Wednesday, Sept. 22
  • South Town Cruise-In. 4 - 8 pm at the Habitat for Humanity parking lot, 233 Lafayette Rd., Medina. Car show, music!

  • The Bookmobile is in the parking lot of the Homerville Grace Brethren Church every Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. located at 8992 Firestone Road in Homerville. More information HERE.

  • 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

  • Free Pickleball lessons offered every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Durling Park by the Wadsworth Pickleball Club. Get more information at the Wadsworth Pickleball Club on Facebook.

Thursday, Sept. 22
  • The Medina County Juvenile Detention Center will host its 5th annual Art Experience from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Blue Heron Event Center, 3227 Blue Heron Trace. Art projects are created by young people through the Therapeutic Art program and will be up for silent auction. There will be live music and a cash bar. For more information, go 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, Sept. 16
9ER's Diner
Music Bingo @ 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 @ 6:30 p.m.
Riverstone Taverne – 5288 Center Rd., Brunswick
Music Bingo/Trivia @ 7 p.m.
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Friday, Sept. 17
Amy’s Arbors - 6735 Center Rd., Valley City
Island Troy @ 6 p.m.
Blue Heron Brewery - 3227 Blue Heron Trace, Medina
Tropical Geoff @ 5 p.m.
The Bucket List Family - 7511 Lafayette Rd., Lodi
Car Cruise and Music @ 4:30 p.m.
Cin Dees Place - 232 W. Smith Rd., Medina
Classic Performance Replay (Joe Walsh tribute) @ 8 p.m.
Filia Cellars- 3059 Greenwich Rd., Wadsworth
Half St Pattys Day Party with Half Craic’d @ 6 p.m.
Foundry Social – 333 Foundry Street, Medina
David Klaehn @ 8 p.m.
Galaxy – 201 Park Center, Wadsworth
Acid Rain @ 9 p.m.
Grab N Go Beverage o DriveThru & Pub – 236 N. State Rd., Medina
Doug Nichols & Ayden Ash (Martins Food truck too!) @ 7 p.m.
The Grille (Backyard) - 1813 Pearl Rd., Brunswick
Karaoke @ 6:30 – 9:30 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
The Other Brothers @ 8 p.m.
Thirsty Cowboy - 2743 Medina Rd., Medina
DJ – Country Music @ 6 p.m.
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Saturday, Sept. 18
Barley Jack's Pub & Eatery - 5333 Center Rd., Brunswick
DJ Ziggy D @ 3 p.m.
Blue Heron Brewery - 3227 Blue Heron Trace, Medina
Chadd Hoffman @ 12 p.m.
The Social Workers @ 5 p.m.
Cin Dees Place - 232 W. Smith Rd., Medina
Clevelands Rock Bar @ 8 p.m.
Dolce at the Strand - 123 Broad St., Wadsworth
Jenny Baird @ 6:30 p.m.
Filia Cellars- 3059 Greenwich Rd., Wadsworth
Past Time @ 6 p.m.
Gandalf’s Pub & Restaurant - 6757 Center Rd., Valley City
Craic Brothers @ 7:30 p.m.
Grab N Go Beverage o DriveThru & Pub – 236 N. State Rd., Medina
Charlie Edwards @ 7 p.m.
High & Low Winery - 588 Medina Rd., Medina
Jim Gill @ 2 p.m.
JoJo’s Sports Bar & Grille – 221 S. Jefferson St., Medina
Karaoke @ 10 p.m.
Manzo’s Sports & Spirts - 65 Pearl Rd., Brunswick
SLiCK31 @ 9 p.m.
Medina Eagles Aerie No. 2224 - 696 Lafyette Rd., Medina
Panama (Van Halen Tribute) @ 7 p.m. ** Tickets required
Sully’s Irish Pub - 117 W. Liberty St., Medina
Hello McFly @ 8 p.m.
Thirsty Cowboy - 2743 Medina Rd., Medina
The Caliber Band @ 7 p.m. ** Tickets required
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Sunday, Sept. 19
Gandalf’s Pub & Restaurant - 6757 Center Rd., Valley City
Jim and Eroc @ 3 p.m.
News Around the County

Medina Native Continues Jeopardy Winning Streak

MEDINA — Matt Amodio has had a front-row seat to Jeopardy’s recent hosting drama, yet through it all, he continues to win.

On Monday, after a month-long break, Amodio won the “Jeopardy!” season opener, marking his 19th consecutive win on the game show. The win places Amodio in a three-way tie for fourth in most consecutive games won on “Jeopardy!”

He is one victory away from catching Julia Collins for third on the list, according to the show’s Hall of Fame.
Amodio is already third in winnings in regular season play with over $642,000 in winnings.

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County Seeks Poll Workers for Nov. 2 election

More poll workers are needed for the Nov. 2 general election, the Medina County Board of Elections said Tuesday.

The board is looking for roughly 500 workers, which allows for allocation of four in each of Medina County's 121 precincts with a moderate contingency on top. Board of Elections Director Carol Lawler said there are currently only 302 workers officially signed on for November.


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Medina Holds Solemn Ceremony on 20th Anniversary of 9/11

MEDINA, Ohio -- Twenty years ago -- on Sept. 11, 2001 -- the world was shocked when two airplanes flew into the World Trade Center in New York City, another plane crashed into the Pentagon, and a fourth plane crashed into the ground in Shanksville, Pa.
On that day, nearly 3,000 people were killed and the United States learned that terrorists could permanently alter our perception of safety.
Eight years later, Rotary Club member Bill Cohen saw an ad in the New York Times stating that non-profit organizations could apply to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for a remnant of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers.

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