Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Medina. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Miles Jones thought he would never see his fourth-grade best friend again—until Rory Prodan walked through the door today in Medina. The emotional reunion brightened the community and underscored the lasting bonds of childhood friendship. WKYC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rudy's Strudel and Bakery introduces a new Fudgy Toffee Paczki filled with rich fudge sauce and crunchy Malley’s toffee pieces in partnership with Malley’s Chocolates. Locals can visit the bakery to try this limited time treat (offer available while supplies last). WKYC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ODOT snowplows are now visible on the Waze app when trucks treat roads for snow and ice — letting drivers in Medina and nearby areas adjust their routes quickly during winter operations. WKYC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ready Pet GO (a Northeast Ohio company) is using telemedicine to let Medina families access licensed vets from home. The service aims to break down barriers to pet care. WKYC
- ➤ Courtney Miller, who needed blood transfusions after her liver transplant, is urging locals to donate this January (National Blood Donor Month) as blood drives are set for Jan. 22 in Independence and Oberlin and Jan. 28 in Sheffield Lake. Cleveland.com
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Medina Rec Indoor Triathlon 2026
7:30 a.m. — Medina Recreation Center — Registration required — Experience the thrill of indoor triathlon as part of Medina's annual tradition.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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