Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
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🏘️ Community
Mike Polk Jr. visited City Dogs as part of the Clear the Shelters campaign, which runs from Aug.
1 to 31 and helps pets find new homes. Over 30 shelters in Northeast Ohio are teaming up with WKYC — a campaign partner — to support pet adoptions.
🎓 Education
Medina’s Board of Education reviewed its food service program data with director of business affairs Ryan O’Cull noting the program employs 47 staff and earned $1.39 million in food sales while spending $1.5 million on wages and benefits — all from self-supporting operations.
Board members, including superintendent Aaron Sable, commended the program as efficient and independent from the general fund.
Three students from Baldwin Wallace University studied abroad—Ella Clapper went to Edge Hill University in England, Mary Gaughan to Umea University in Sweden, and Lukas Purgar to University College Dublin—through an Independent Study program during the 2024-25 academic year.
The university’s tennis team welcomed six new athletes, including Brunswick natives Sam Dalessandro and Andrej Devic, while UA student Jordan Dye of Brunswick began a fall co-op program with Stanley Black and Decker.
🎉 Medina Events
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Basketweaving Class
3:30-6:30 p.m. — Bella Moxie Medina — Free entry — Craft your own woven basket with customizable color schemes and handle options in a welcoming environment.
Buckeye vs. Steele Football Game
7-9 p.m. — Buckeye Senior High School — Admission prices not listed — High school football rivalry takes center stage as Buckeye hosts Steele in a non-conference matchup.
Tween STEAM Scene
4-5 p.m. — Medina County District Library — Free entry — Explore creative art-making with spin art machines and DIY brushes.
The Wallhavens - Free Music Event
7-10 p.m. — Old 97 — Free entry — Enjoy a night of lively music from The Wallhavens in a vibrant atmosphere.
2025 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk
8-11 a.m. — Medina Public Square Historic District — Registration fees apply — Participate in a community run that honors first responders and supports local charities.
Singin' in the Rain: The Musical
7:30 p.m. — Haddad Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the glamour and charm of this timeless classic musical brought to life on stage.
Fall Greenhouse Gathering
11-4 p.m. — Boyert's Greenhouse and Farm — Free entry — Celebrate fall with local vendors, live music, food trucks, and seasonal festivities.
Step Up to Prevent Suicide Community Awareness Walk
Registration is open for our annual “Step Up to Prevent Suicide” Awareness Walk, happening on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Medina Public Square. This free afternoon community walk coordinated by the Medina County Coalition for Suicide Prevention brings together individuals, families, and organizations across the county to raise awareness, honor those we’ve lost, and support those who are struggling.
Step Up to Prevent Suicide Community Awareness Walk
Registration is open for our annual “Step Up to Prevent Suicide” Awareness Walk, happening on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Medina Public Square. This free afternoon community walk coordinated by the Medina County Coalition for Suicide Prevention brings together individuals, families, and organizations across the county to raise awareness, honor those we’ve lost, and support those who are struggling.
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