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🌱 What recent police calls reveal about safety around Medina this week

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In today's newsletter:

  • What recent police calls reveal about safety around Medina this week
  • How you can help build Medina County's new dog shelter.
  • What Medina residents should know before deer hunters enter local parks.

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Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Medina, Medina Township, Montville Township police blotter for Sept. 23 (medina-gazette.com) — Police in Medina, Medina Township, and Montville Township handled a string of recent incidents, from juveniles barred at Target and a hit-skip on North Court Street to gas line damage and wildlife calls. For Medina residents, it's a snapshot of current safety issues around Public Square, Medina Road, and nearby neighborhoods.
   

2. Medina County opens donor fund for new dog shelter (yourohionews.com) — Medina County is inviting residents to help fund a new dog shelter through a donor account managed with the Medina Community Foundation, while pledging the project will proceed regardless of donations. Commissioners also advanced jail security upgrades, transit funding, and social services work, and highlighted a local suicide-prevention walk in Medina that residents can join.
   

3. Medina deer management archery program begins Sept. 26 (yourohionews.com) — Medina will launch its 2026-27 deer management archery program on Sept. 26, temporarily closing certain parks and city properties while authorized hunters work to reduce crashes and damage. Residents should watch for posted closure signs, understand that only permitted archery hunting is allowed within city limits, and contact Medina Police for permit details or safety information.
   

4. Volleyball: Highland depth proves vital against Medina (medina-gazette.com) — Highland's volleyball team topped Medina in a key Medina County matchup, keeping pace in the Suburban League race while showcasing standout performances at the net. Medina's young roster still delivered strong hitting and serving, giving local fans an intense, back-and-forth rivalry match that highlighted both programs' depth and growing talent.
   

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