Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Medina. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Main Street Medina has announced that the 11th annual Medina Restaurant Week will run from Oct 3 to Oct 12 and include 21 local restaurants offering fall menu favorites. Visitors can sign up by scanning a QR code at each restaurant and earn up to three entries per day for gift card draws + a chance to win a grand prize of restaurant gift cards worth $250. Cleveland.com
- ➤ City and county officials will gather in Uptown Park on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 11:30 a.m. to dedicate a new White Oak gifted to Medina County through the America250 Program—local children will join in the mulching ceremony and receive commemorative gifts. Cleveland.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Medina City Schools reminds residents that the Safe School Helpline is available 24/7 for students and adults who need immediate support—if the situation is an emergency, callers should dial 911. Cleveland.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Christi Paul of 3News reported that a potential federal government shutdown may delay services and slow permit processing in Northeast Ohio—local officials are preparing for disruptions if the shutdown occurs. WKYC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jill Lionetti started Beauty And The Beast Animal Wellness and today travels through Northeast Ohio to offer pet massage, cold laser, phototherapy, and tape treatments that help animals feel better and move easier—Nikki Thomas, for example, noticed her dog's improved gait after a session. Her work serves dogs, horses, and even rescued wildlife, aiming to reduce pain and extend quality of life. WKYC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship will visit Huntington Bank Field on April 18, 2026 as one of 17 stops, marking its first return to Cleveland in 30 years. Fans across the region— including those in Medina—are expecting an exciting race as it brings national racing action. WKYC
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Ghostly Lore of Medina's Haunted Places
1-2 p.m. — Root Candles — Free entry — Explore local haunted tales and firsthand paranormal accounts from residents.
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Homecoming Parade
6-8 p.m. — Medina High School — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with a festive march from Medina's historic square.
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Cozy Glow Pumpkin Stack Paint & Sip
2-4 p.m. — Pickleback's Medina — First cocktail included — Create a charming light-up pumpkin painting while enjoying a relaxing afternoon of sipping and painting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If the path ahead of you is clear, you're probably on someone else's.
~ Joseph Campbell
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