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Medina
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Medina. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Market 42 is a new one-stop shopping complex in Brunswick that opened last Friday with more than two dozen shops and eateries offering diverse foods and gifts — it also features a boardwalk and is less than six miles north of Medina’s square. Cleveland.com
- ➤ Today, Medina’s newest Meijer supermarket held a sneak peek event where five local organizations (The Children’s Center, Feeding Medina, Cups Café, Habitat for Humanity, and the Fire Department’s After the Fire program) each received a $5,000 donation before the grand opening. The store at 1105 N. Court Street, built in the former Kmart building, opens at 6 a.m. with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. and will hire 330 employees. Cleveland.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lake Local School's Rock'em Robotics team won the Ohio State VEX IQ contest, earning a spot at the upcoming VEX Robotics World Championship—boosting local interest in STEM education. WKYC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Representatives Tex Fischer from Boardman and Sean Brennan from Parma introduced a bipartisan bill at the Statehouse to regulate submetering—when a company buys energy in bulk and resells it to residents in apartments and condos. The bill would require these companies to follow the same rules set by the Public Utilities Commission so consumers can have better protection. WKYC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday it will use Medicare and Medicaid data to research autism causes. Families in Ohio have faced wait times of at least one year for specialist appointments to diagnose autism—raising concerns about early intervention. News 5 Cleveland
SHOP NEWS
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Annual Flowering Flats Sale
8 AM – 5 PM — Boyert's Greenhouse and Farm — $16.99 per flat — Stock up on beautiful annual flowering plants at a reduced price while supplies last.
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Senior Sunset Ceremony
8-9:30 p.m. — Medina County Career Center: Main Campus — Free entry — Celebrate the transition of seniors and create lasting memories with classmates before graduation.
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MCEDC Member Meeting: Responding to a Digital Crisis
7:30-9:30 a.m. — Foundry Social — Free for members — Discuss strategies to tackle digital crises and enhance local business growth.
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Celtic Music Night at Sully's Irish Pub
7:30-11:00 p.m. — Sully's Irish Pub — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of original and contemporary Celtic music in a cozy pub atmosphere.
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Business Networking Event with Toby Kemsuzian
7:45-9:00 a.m. — Buehler's Fresh Foods Medina River Styx — Free entry — Expand your professional network across various sectors in a collaborative environment.
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Medina County Collectors Fair
3 PM – 4 PM — Medina County Community Center — Free entry — Dive into a treasure trove of sports cards, Pokemon collectibles, vinyl, comics, and more.
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Safehouse Battle of the Bands 2025
4-7 p.m. — The Common Ground Warehouse — $10 general admission — Calling all teen bands for a vibrant showdown of musical talent and community spirit.
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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2025
3:30-7:30 p.m. — Cobblestone Park — Registration fee applies — A fun and engaging running series for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade.
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Pressed Flower Frame Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Hoppy Dude Brews — Check the event page for ticket details — Learn to create a stunning pressed flower frame in a fun and creative atmosphere.
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The Dress Bridal Boutique - Canvas 2025 Collection
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — The Dress Bridal Boutique — Free entry — Try on stunning gowns from the Canvas 2025 Collection in Medina, Ohio.
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