🌱 How Medina might finally tackle those crumbling, trip-prone sidewalks citywide
Medina, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Medina! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Medina might finally tackle those crumbling, trip-prone sidewalks citywide
- What $4.5 million in new funding means for Medina senior housing
- How a two-time cancer survivor now answers Medina’s most urgent calls
Also on today's calendar: Free Concert: CLE Mixtape Live - Presented by Music at Bath and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.
- Thursday: Hazy and warm; a p.m. shower, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Medina officials debate lasers, AI vs. manpower to fix deteriorating sidewalks (cleveland.com) — Medina officials are weighing whether high-tech LiDAR and AI scanning or more seasonal workers with grinding equipment is the best way to tackle the city’s long-neglected, hazardous sidewalks. Leaders discussed a possible Ward 1 pilot, tree-root issues, and combining data collection with hands-on repairs before rolling out a citywide safety program. 
• OHFA Board approves financing for 4 housing developments; announces Housing Development Gap Financing Awards (highlandcountypress.com) — State housing officials have approved major financing to rehab 85 affordable apartments for older residents in Medina, a project led in part by the Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority. The funding is part of a broader statewide package, but it means long-term preservation and upgrades for local senior housing right here in Medina.
• Cancer survivor finds purpose as 911 dispatcher in Medina (cleveland.com) — A Medina City Police dispatcher who twice survived cancer now answers some of the community’s most stressful 911 calls with calm and compassion. Drawing on her health struggles, faith, and people skills, she coordinates police, fire, and medical responses while offering reassurance to residents facing emergencies across Medina.
📸 Around Medina
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Medina Beer Fest
Medina County Community Center, 735 Lafayette Rd, Medina
5:30 pm
Saturday May 9
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Other local events
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MHS Orchestra Concert
Performing Arts Center
7:00 pm -
MHS Orchestra Concert - Senior Night
PAC
7:00 pm -
Drop in Toy Workshop
Replay for Kids , 6190 Cochran Rd , Solon
10:00 am -
Free Concert: CLE Mixtape Live - Presented by Music at Bath
The Bath Church, United Church of Christ , 3980 W Bath Rd , Akron
3:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Sunday May 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Connections Networking Group I
Proximity Marketing , 2947 Interstate Parkway , Brunswick
8:00 am -
Applewood - Spring Family Literacy Night! Join us
Applewood , 3891 Applewood Dr , Brunswick
6:00 pm -
Board of Education Combined Work Session and Regular Meeting
Cloverleaf Elementary School 8337 Friendsville Rd, Seville, OH 44273, USA
6:00 pm -
Will It Waffle?
Brunswick Library , 3649 Center Rd , Brunswick
6:00 pm -
Planning Commission
Brunswick City Hall , 4095 Center Rd , Brunswick
6:30 pm -
MS Drama Play
Cloverleaf Middke School Seville, OH 44273
7:00 pm -
Jazz Band Big Band Night
BMS Cafeteria
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Medina. Apply here.
- Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Associates in Medina. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medina here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brunswick
- Woman is arrested for stealing to-go orders from restaurants: Brunswick Police Blotter (cleveland.com)
- Man returns stolen wallet, is still charged with theft: Brunswick Hills Township Police Blotter (cleveland.com)
- Phil Klima: Building a High-Performance Dealership and a $75 Million Real Estate Portfolio Without Outside Capital (northpennnow.com)
Wadsworth
- Shedding layers for your Tuesday Dog Walking Forecast (news5cleveland.com)
- Educational Enrichment (owu.edu)
Ok Medina! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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