Good morning, Medina.

Buckeye Local Schools Superintendent Jeff Stanton confirmed that a school bus struck several deer Monday morning in Litchfield Township, and students were safely moved to another bus with no injuries.

The Medina Board of Education approved a grade reconfiguration that moves fifth and sixth graders to Root and seventh and eighth graders to Claggett beginning with the 2027-28 school year.

The change, made on Feb. 25 to address declining enrollment and funding pressures, is expected to save $1.5 million annually.

A single squirrel chewed through a county fiber line on Feb.

20, cutting off phone and Internet service at key government offices in Medina — repairs replaced about 500 feet of cable by 6 p.m. Sunday, and officials now plan upgrades to avoid future outages.

Medina officials announced plans to raise summer rates for Memorial Pool to balance expenses.

Daily rates will increase from $8 to $10 & season passes will cost more, though a 50% discount remains for children on the school lunch program.

Highland Cow Painting Party

6-8 p.m. — Cool Beans Café — Cost info not specified — A chill night of painting adorable highland cows, perfect for beginners.

Magic Gives Back

3-5 p.m. — Medina Performing Arts Center — Family-friendly event — Experience a high-energy, Las Vegas-quality magic show led by world-renowned magician Rick Smith Jr.

Shamrock Run 5K in Medina

1-5 p.m. — Medina Brewing Company — Registration fee applies — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a spirited 5K run through downtown Medina.

Books & Blossoms Adult Book Fair

5-9 p.m. — Pickleback's Medina — Free entry — Celebrate the spring equinox with local authors, vendors, and cozy vibes at a book fair for adults.

Easter Egg Hunt 2026

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Majestic Meadows Alpacas & Boutique — $17.50 per child — Enjoy age-grouped egg hunts, a tour of the farm, and take home a festive treat bag filled with goodies.

Breakfast with the Bunny

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — White Birch Barn — $35 adults, $24 kids 3-10, FREE for kids under 2 — Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny and partake in crafts and an egg hunt.