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1. Body transport worker accused of burglarizing home after removing deceased Medina County resident, police say (cleveland19.com) — Montville Township police say a body transport worker returned to a Medina County home after removing a deceased resident and stole a firearm, leading to burglary and grand theft indictments. Investigators used license-plate cameras and security footage to identify the suspect, who allegedly admitted the break-in and was briefly jailed in Medina County before release on bond.
2. Medina County Career Center launches LPN program (medina-gazette.com) — Medina County residents interested in nursing careers can now enroll in a new 11‑month Licensed Practical Nurse program at Medina County Career Center's south campus starting in January. With just 25 seats, free tuition for many recent Medina County grads, and strong local demand for LPNs, the program offers a fast, supportive path into healthcare close to home.
3. Comprehensive Plan Committee prepares to send survey to residents (scriptype.com) — Hinckley Township's comprehensive plan committee is preparing to mail paper surveys to residents this fall, seeking input on how the community should grow and change. Officials also hope to tap a Medina County planning grant, which could help pay for expert assistance in analyzing survey results and updating the long-range plan.
4. US Army soldier charged with raping 12-year-old Willowick girl: Police (fox8.com) — Police in Montville Township, Medina County, say they found a missing 12-year-old Willowick girl in a local hotel room and arrested a 21-year-old Florida man on a felony rape charge. He's being held in the Medina County Jail on a $2 million bond as investigators continue a lengthy case and consider additional charges.
5. SOCCER roundup: Maddox Tousley and Gavin Puertas lead Knights (medina-gazette.com) — Medina Christian's boys soccer team earned its first win of the season Monday, with Maddox Tousley and Gavin Puertas combining for all five goals in a 5–2 victory over Lake Ridge. The roundup also notes Medina Christian's earlier loss to Elyria Catholic and Cloverleaf's girls falling 2–0 to Massillon Perry despite a 26-save effort from goalie Stella Bennett.
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