Good morning, Medina.

Gas prices dropped in Northeast Ohio last week with Akron averaging $2.81 per gallon—38 cents lower—and Cleveland at $2.92 after a 24-cent drop, while the national average held near $3.03.

GasBuddy data showed these changes as part of a recent trend that could ease travel costs ahead of the holidays.

Medina Fire Chief Larry Walters said no fire occurred on the courthouse roof during the Candlelight Walk fireworks show on Nov.

22—officials quickly checked the building after a call prompted a nearby tent evacuation—and confirmed that all safety measures were in place.

Medina City Council approved a $50,000 donation on November 24 to Feeding Medina County to purchase and distribute food for at least 300 families — plans call for a food drive next month at a local venue with help from Rotary and Kiwanis.

Ohio's OHSAA voted Monday to allow high school athletes to profit on name, image, likeness deals — overturning the long-standing ban on such arrangements.

Local student athletes can now pursue NIL opportunities as the rule changes take effect.

Rumours: Fleetwood Mac Tribute

8-11 p.m. — Cin Dees Place — Cost information not provided — Dance the night away with Ohio's Favorite Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band performing all the greatest hits.

Granger Township Tree Lighting Ceremony

3-5 p.m. — Granger Library and Historical Society — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with tree lighting, scavenger hunt, and festive activities for the whole family.

Holiday Safety Workshop

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Everything Outdoor Camping — $25 — Learn to spot threats and protect yourself this holiday season with essential safety skills.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

12:30 a.m.-9 p.m. — Haddad Theater — Ticket prices vary — A hilarious and heartwarming adaptation of the Christmas classic featuring the chaos brought by the Herdman kids.

Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas

2-3:30 p.m. — Medina Performing Arts Center — Refunds up to 1 day before event — Experience the joy of a Christmas night in an old Irish farmhouse.

Light Up Ohio Winter Cardinal Paint + Sip

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Medina Brewing Company — Cost not specified — Paint a beautiful Ohio cutout alongside artist Cory while enjoying brews.

Touch Down with Santa

1-3 p.m. — Medina Municipal Airport — $8 per child, adults free — Santa's pit stop features gifts, snacks, and photo opportunities.

Hometown Vintage Christmas Cookie Swap

6-8 p.m. — The Grind Coffee Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a festive evening sharing cookies and holiday cheer with fellow bakers.

Christmas Farmers Market

9 AM – 12 PM — Boyert's Greenhouse and Farm — Local produce available — Load up on fresh ingredients for your Christmas meals while supporting local farmers.