The Medina County Gazette

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Ethel Artrip Sondra K. Catterall Alberta L. Jablonowski Forest A. McCaman Ann Pepper Rosenberger Read the full obituaries in The Gazette E-dition at: http://medinagazette.oh.newsmemory.com/ Full Story »

BEREA —Jamal Lewis couldn’t have envisioned his career ending like this. Not with a 1-yard carry for a 1-10 team, followed by a nerve-racking trip to the doctor. Lewis was placed on injured reserve Wednesday night with post-concussion symptoms. He announced last month this would be the final season of his 10-year career. The Browns also put safety [...] Full Story »

CLEVELAND – Zydrunas Ilgauskas was dealing with a lot of emotions Wednesday night at Quicken Loans Arena. The veteran center was happy, sad and still a bit upset after breaking the franchise record for games played in the Cavaliers’ impressive 107-90 victory over the Phoenix Suns. “I’d like to thank the fans for the reception tonight,” Ilgauskas [...] Full Story »

YORK TWP. — An 18-year-old Brunswick resident will be cited for improper passing following a crash Nov. 19 on Abbeyville Road, Ohio Highway Patrol Lt. Joshua Swindell said. Kyle Lezark was listed in fair condition Wednesday at Cleveland MetroHealth Medical Center, a hospital spokesperson said. He had been listed in critical condition following the accident in [...] Full Story »

MEDINA — The holiday season is known as a time of giving, and area agencies are still looking for people to do just that. Medina County Job and Family Services and the Community Services Center each sponsor holiday adopt-a-family drives that need volunteers to buy gifts for needy children in the area. JFS Director Mead Wilkins said [...] Full Story »

Orva Mary Short Read the full obituaries in The Gazette E-dition at: http://medinagazette.oh.newsmemory.com/ Full Story »

The Associated Press CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians traded catcher Kelly Shoppach to the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be determined. After Shoppach filled in for an injured Victor Martinez and led American League catchers with 21 homers in 2008, the Indians were expecting big things from him last season. However, he batted just .214 [...] Full Story »

INDEPENDENCE —Center Zydrunas Ilgauskas will break the franchise record for games played when the Cavaliers host the Phoenix Suns tonight at Quicken Loans Arena. Coach Mike Brown, who did not play the veteran Saturday against Dallas, guaranteed as much Tuesday at Cleveland Clinic Courts. “‘Z’ will play,” Brown said. Ilgauskas, a 12th-year player who has also missed two [...] Full Story »

WADSWORTH — Nearly 100 people attended a public zoning hearing that would allow CVS to build a store at the corner of Akron Road and North Lyman Street. The Gazette received an e-mail earlier in the day saying residents would be protesting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. near City Hall, but not a single protester could [...] Full Story »

80th Birthday and 57th Anniversary - Baldwin Engagement - Gilbert-Jacobson Engagement - Harvey-Power Wedding - Solar-Ruda 50th Anniversary - Ulich Full Story »

Phyllis E. Channell David Gnizak Elizabeth J. Ramirez Graham Kathleen Eylaine Mace Harvey Massey Floyd C. Ziegler, Jr. Read the full obituaries in The Gazette E-dition at: http://medinagazette.oh.newsmemory.com/ Full Story »

Zydrunas Ilgauskas probably wanted to savor the moment, but not like this. The Cavaliers center should have broken the franchise record for games played Saturday night, but coach Mike Brown, citing matchup problems, elected not to play him against the Dallas Mavericks. That means Ilgauskas will have to wait until Wednesday, when the Cavaliers host the Phoenix [...] Full Story »

BEREA —The Browns allowed 210 yards rushing Sunday in Cincinnati, and nose tackle Shaun Rogers wasn’t carted off until the final four minutes. They won’t have to wait long to see how much worse it can get without him. Rogers is done for the year with a lower leg injury that will require surgery and send [...] Full Story »

MEDINA — After 33 years of bringing kids to the court, the Medina Junior Basketball Association has voted to cancel its 2010 season after Medina City Schools raised gym rental rates because of a failed tax levy. Jim Frame, president of the association, said the new fees would cost the organization an estimated $40,000 per season [...] Full Story »

It’s time to make room for the Christmas cookies and clear the last of the pumpkin pie and Thanksgiving turkey out of the old column fridge. Who cooks for you? One of the pleasant things about living in a drafty old house is that it’s like camping — all the time. I was awakened by the call of [...] Full Story »

County and city officials, from left, county Commissioner Steve Hambley, Medina Mayor Jane Leaver, county Commissioner Sharon Ray and Carole Kowell, director of the Medina County District Library, attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for the new Medina parking deck. The $5.1 million facility provides 352 parking spaces. (Kaitlin Bushinski / Gazette) Full Story »

John C. Maslanka Timothy Leigh Shubert Theodore L. Tecco Floyd C. Ziegler, Jr. Read the full obituaries in The Gazette E-dition at: http://medinagazette.oh.newsmemory.com/ Full Story »

Elna Tisher Gish­-Street Doris May Gresham John C. Maslanka Patricia Papik David Zeller Walker Read the full obituaries in The Gazette E-dition at: http://medinagazette.oh.newsmemory.com/ Full Story »

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LeBron James and the Cavaliers were already struggling with their rhythm in Shaquille O’Neal’s return from injury. When Michael Jordan started giving Gerald Wallace pointers on how to play LeBron, Cleveland was doomed. Listening intently to Jordan and attacking a foul-prone James, Wallace had 31 points and 14 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats took [...] Full Story »

BEREA — Matt Roth needed a fresh start, while the Browns needed an outside linebacker. It was a match made in football heaven — or at least both sides hope it will be — which is why Cleveland scooped him off waivers from the Miami Dolphins three days ago. “If I’m a gambler, I’m gambling on myself,” [...] Full Story »

MEDINA — Toddler Kailin Sheiver displayed a toothy grin Friday as she pointed at the “Candyland Christmas” tree. Her grandparents, Don and Lynn Fortelka of Parma, said the artificial tree was the first item to grab the 17-month-old’s attention. The “Candyland” tree was one of several on display as part of the Festival of Trees at the [...] Full Story »

Constance “Connie” A. Nakoff Rosalia E. Suchek Read the full obituaries in The Gazette E-dition at: http://medinagazette.oh.newsmemory.com/ Full Story »

Constance A. Nakoff Robert E. Pinner Rosalia E. Suchek Read the full obituaries in The Gazette E-dition at: http://medinagazette.oh.newsmemory.com/ Full Story »