🌱 How a $225,000 upgrade will change Medina’s rec center lobby
Medina, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Medina! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $225,000 upgrade will change Medina’s rec center lobby
- Want to meet Medina’s new pastor before his first June services?
- See which Medina County students stood out in statewide beef contests
Also on today's calendar: Free Concert: U4U Band - Presented by Music at Bath and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A few morning showers; breezy, with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 57, low: 39.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Medina approves $225,000 for recreation center lobby upgrades (cleveland.com) — Medina City Council has approved $225,000 to overhaul the aging lobby and front desk at the Medina Community Recreation Center attached to Medina High School, with work planned for early August. The renovation will modernize tile, cabinetry, and the main concourse to improve cleanliness and customer experience, continuing the long-running partnership between Medina City Schools and the city. 
2. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church welcomes new pastor (yourohionews.com) — Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on Medina Road is welcoming Pastor Sam Handschke and his family in early June, and neighbors are invited to join the celebration. The congregation hopes his experience, family focus, and creative interests will energize worship, Sunday school, and community life for Medina-area residents.
3. Ashland County students shine at Ohio beef youth contests (times-gazette.com) — Medina County youth earned multiple top-five finishes in Ohio Beef Youth Council salesmanship and Skillathon contests, showcasing strong skills in communication and beef industry knowledge. While the event took place in Marysville, the results spotlight local students’ achievements alongside peers from across Ohio.
4. Best outfielders in Ohio high school baseball in 2026 (cleveland.com) — One of Ohio’s top high school outfielders this season is Medina senior Joey Johnson, who’s batting close to .600 and committed to Northern Kentucky. He’s featured in a statewide roundup that also spotlights other standout outfielders heading into the baseball playoffs.
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★ Featured events ★
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Free Concert: U4U Band - Presented by Music at Bath →
The Bath Church, United Church of Christ, 3980 W Bath Rd, Akron
5:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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HS & MS Jazz Band Concert
Medina City SD Performing Arts Center
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HS/MS Jazz Band Concert
Medina High School PAC
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Glee Evening Performance in Commons
Ella Canavan Elementary Medina, OH 44256
7:00 pm -
Board of Revision
Medina County, Ohio Administration Building (144 N. Broadway St., Medina) Room 301, 144 N. Broadway St., Medina, OH, 44256
9:00 am -
Lessons — Sarah's Violin Studio →
Sarah's Violin Studio, 107 N Court St Suite #8, Medina
10:00 am -
All Hazard Advisory Committee
Medina County, Ohio Medina County EMA (5834 Heather Hedge Dr., Chippewa Lake)
10:30 am -
Track Practice
Special Olympics Medina County Claggett MS, 420 E. Union Street, Medina, ohio, 44256, American Samoa
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Senior Exams
Brunswick City Brunswick, OH 44212
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AP Exams - AP Lang Exam
Brunswick City Brunswick, OH 44212
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Afternoon Tea Club →
Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Rd, Brunswick
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Final Salute Ceremony →
Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Rd, Seville
3:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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