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Medina
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Medina. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Medina's Licursi Creations Christmas Story display at 6321 Shadow Creek Drive will be lit nightly from 5 to 11 p.m. until Jan. 6, 2026 + its Grinch event runs Dec. 19-21, 6 to 9 p.m. while it collects donations for 7-year-old Evan Brasse amid his kidney cancer treatment. WKYC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Google’s Year in Search 2025 reveals national trends that hit home for Ohio residents, as local schools and businesses searched for new tech tools (DeepSeek and iPhone 17) while pop culture trends like KPop Demon Hunters sparked online buzz in our community. Cleveland.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Medina City Engineer Patrick Patton said that a recent FRA rail inspection two weeks ago led to a no-violation report, coming after multiple emergency rail line break repairs this year. Council also increased spending for rail safety and will review contractor proposals after the new year. Cleveland.com
- ➤ A water main break on Chelsea Drive and Wiltshire Drive in Brunswick was fixed after several days of damage. City officials say crews marked utilities prior to repair and plan to upgrade aging pipes with a grant to prevent future issues. News 5 Cleveland
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Guardians signed right-handed reliever Connor Brogdon this week as part of a strategy to maximize pitchers' release extension & add bullpen depth. The 6-foot-6 former Angel is expected to play a key role for the team in upcoming games. Cleveland.com
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NYE Back Through Decades
7-11:30 p.m. — Foundry Social — Ticket price includes food and drinks — Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a time-traveling party spanning the decades with music, costumes, and roller skating.
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