Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Medina. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Medina County District Library offers Book Club Bags, serving clubs with 10 copies of popular titles, along with discussion questions, for a comprehensive book club experience. Cleveland.com
- ➤ The Giving Place, a thrift store in Medina, has donated $170,000 to local charities in its first 18 months, thanks to community donations and the work of 115 volunteers. Cleveland.com
- ➤ Main Street Medina has unveiled its event calendar for 2025, promising a diverse lineup of community activities, from the Candlelight Walk to the Medina Fall Festival, without adding or removing events but enhancing existing ones. Cleveland.com
- ➤ Medina mobilizes community support for the Promise of Christmas event to aid North Carolina hurricane victims with donations, volunteers, and a recreation of the Candlelight Walk. Cleveland.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 'New Art for the New Year' exhibit, featuring a diverse range of artworks by The Artists of Group Ten, is on display at the Medina Library's B. Smith Gallery until January 12. Cleveland.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Ohio faces a Lake Effect Snow Warning and Winter Storm Watch, expecting 3-6 inches of snow with possible higher amounts in certain areas followed by additional snowfall into the weekend. WKYC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Ohio healthcare centers are experiencing a significant increase in respiratory virus cases following the holiday season. WKYC
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Game Night: Let’s Play Cards and Games
An evening of fun and games at Giant Eagle's Market District, featuring food kiosks and a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Weekly Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Medina
This open AA meeting in Medina welcomes community members seeking support for alcohol addiction and aims to provide valuable resources for recovery.
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Lego Building Workshop
An interactive session at the library where kids and families can play with Lego bricks together, welcoming younger siblings and encouraging creativity.
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Medina Model Railroad & Toy Show
The Medina Model Train and Toy Show features a variety of trains and toys, attracting enthusiasts and families for a nostalgic experience since 1992.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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