City of Medina - News http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/ This is a list of recent news articles. Copyright 2013 - City of Medina Solution Toolbox -- http://www.solutiontoolbox.com Medina Square 360 http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Medina_Square_360 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:24:00 GMT Root Student earns City Salute http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Root_Student_earns_City_Salute Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT Pizza Palooza Announcement http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Pizza_Palooza_Announcement For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                    
Contact: Matt Wiederhold
May 14, 2013  
330-952-0910

Pizza, Non-Profits, Food Drive, Farmers, and Jazz
to Fill the Square June 8th

(Medina, Ohio- May 14, 2013) June 8th might become Medina’s official Pizza Day if Feeding Medina County, Main Street Medina, and AARP have any input. The three non-profit organizations are joining forces to present the first Medina County Pizza Palooza. From 9am to 4pm, up to twelve local pizzerias will compete for the titles of People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice of Best Pie in Medina. Pizza Palooza Passports (tasting tickets) will be for sale that day in the Square, allowing participants to sample all the pizza before casting their deciding vote. Pizzerias will also be selling pizza by the slice. The Blue Groove Jazz Trio will entertain in the Gazebo from 10am to 2pm. Participating pie shops confirmed include Gionino’s, Domino’s, Marco’s, Guys Pizza, and Romeo’s.
 
In addition to the Pizza Palooza, Main Street Medina, Feeding Medina County, and AARP, three non-profit service organizations, are joining resources to present a Medina County non-profit and social service showcase that same day, from 9am to 4pm on the Historic Square in Medina, Ohio. The event will highlight resources available within the community to assist with hunger issues, foreclosure prevention, education needs, family services, pet services, and much more.
 
“Medina is enjoying a very positive reputation and energy right now,” remarked Matt Wiederhold, Main Street Medina executive director. “What we’ve learned over time, however, is that there are many in the community who are underserved or in great need of resources, and we wanted to do something to meet that need. The partnership with Feeding Medina County has been outstanding. By joining our resources, we’re able to highlight many of the non-profit and social service agencies who are doing great work in the community, but who may not individually have the ability to reach a large audience. The non-profit day, in conjunction with Medina County Pizza Palooza, will hopefully raise awareness of both the needs in Medina as well as the answers.”
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Sandy Calvert, Feeding Medina County Director, believes the new venue on Medina Public Square for nonprofits to showcase is an important resource to offer the community.
In support of Feeding Medina County and going along with the theme of the day, AARP will be engaging in a pizza-themed food drive, and will be accepting donations of boxed pizza dough, jars or cans of pizza sauce, and jars or cans of various pizza toppings. Donations should be brought to the Square on June 8th.
The event is admission free, and free parking is available in and around the nine block historic district. To date, participating groups include: AARP, American Red Cross of Medina County, Battered Women's Shelter, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Birthcare of Medina County, Children's Center of Medina County, Country Life Kids Camp, Feeding Medina County, Goodwill Industries of Akron, HMCHospice of Medina County, Kidney Foundation of Medina County, Kitten Krazy, Main Street Medina, MCBDD, Medina County Community Fund, NAM Medina County, Project: LEARN of Medina County, SHC/The ARC of Medina County, Sister Circle Medina, United Way of Medina County, Veterans Services. The Medina County Farmers’ Market will also be on the Square from 9-1, so plan on spending a full day of fresh food shopping, pizza tasting, and learning about our community.
 
County non-profit and social service agencies may contact Feeding Medina County at (330) 421-4816 for information on participating.
For more information on Pizza Palooza, please contact Main Street Medina at info@mainstreetmedina.com, or call 330-952-0910.
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Main Street Medina is generously supported by the City of Medina, Community Design Committee, FirstMerit Bank, Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce, Medina Auto Parts, Miss Molly’s Tea Room & Gift Shop, ROOT Candles, Sandridge Food Corp.,

]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 20:04:00 GMT The City has Home Repair Funds Available http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/City_Home_Repair_Funds_Available Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:02:00 GMT Congressman Renacci Visits Medina Airport http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Congressman_Renacci_Visits_Medina_Airport Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:01:00 GMT Darkside Scientific Noted for their Innovation http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Darkside_Scientific_Noted_for_Innovation Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:49:00 GMT Medina Submits First Demo Property http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Medina_Submits_First_Demo_Property Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT Medina Christmas One of the Top 25 Best http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Medina_Christmas_One_Top_25_Best_
More than 30,000 bulbs will be installed on the facade of the historic buildings facing Medina's Uptown Square to create more than one mile of LED lighting. Local holiday lighting expert Don Cartier led the research, planning and design of the lighting project. The lighting display was made possible by support from generous contribution from the City of Medina totaling over $40,000 taken from the City's electrical aggregate fund, which is a non-tax fund provided to the city by First Energy Solutions Corporation.

Other festivities inlcude the lighting of the 1,350 luminaries, a live ice-carving demonstration, a live nativity scene, a farmer's market, Holiday Parade of Lights, Santa Claus, Holiday Light Up the Sky (fireworks display), live musical performances and carriage rides among other events.

Check out this great event starting November 16th through November 18th in Medina's Uptown Square!!]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:59:00 GMT 2012 MCEDC Awards http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/2012_MCEDC_Awards Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:39:00 GMT Business Jumpstart Program http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Business_Jumpstart_Program Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:40:00 GMT 2012 Fall Events http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/2012_Fall_Events Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:29:00 GMT St. Ambrose Aging Panel http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/St_Ambrose_Aging_Panel Mon, 01 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMT Top 100 Best Communities for Young People http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Top_100_Best_Communities_for_Young_People Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:56:00 GMT Chamber State of the City, 9-4-12 http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Chamber_State_City_9412 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:50:00 GMT Main Street Medina announces Progressive Dinner http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Main_Street_Medina_announces_Progressive_Dinner Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:27:00 GMT Main Street Medina announces Fashion Flair on the Square http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Main_Street_Medina_announces_Fashion_Flair_Square_ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:24:00 GMT Fast new AT&T wireless technology available in Medina http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Fast_new_ATT_wireless_technology_available_Medina  
MEDINA, Ohio, July 20, 2012 - As more and more people make the switch from simple cell phones to so-called 'smartphones' that offer Internet access, e-mail and thousands of 'apps', AT&T has announced that their newest, fastest 4G wireless network is now available in the city of Medina as well as surrounding areas of Medina County.
 
The faster the network is, the more quickly users can perform tasks - like downloading music, documents and videos, or browsing websites. And when it comes to speedy wireless networks, the new AT&T 4G network will give many users speeds that can rival or surpass those of the best Internet connections they might have at home.
 
"As part of the Ohio community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced mobile Internet coverage and our investment to expand 4G LTE throughout greater Cleveland is another way to accomplish this," AT&T Ohio state president Tom Pelto said on Thursday.  "Between 2009 and 2011 AT&T invested $1.4 billion in our wireline and wireless networks, and today's announcement continues to build on that." This three-year infrastructure investment undertaken by the company equates to roughly a million dollars spent every single day in Ohio.
 
While the newest portion of the AT&T 4G network is the 'LTE' component referenced by Pelto, AT&T is the first wireless carrier to provide a dual-layer 4G network. The LTE (or Long Term Evolution) portion of the network joins a previously-launched HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access) portion. The combination of the two provides a safety net, keeping users at fast 4G speeds even when they venture outside an area where LTE is offered. In third-party tests conducted by PC World, AT&T's 4G technologies delivered faster download speeds than any other wireless company.
 
"The expansion of mobile Internet service throughout the greater Cleveland area will help my constituents and local businesses, who are working hard to rebuild Ohio's economy," said State Representative Bill Batchelder, Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. "Access to the latest technologies via mobile Internet is a critical economic driver for businesses and consumers to remain competitive, and I would like to thank AT&T for their positive investment in our community."
 
]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:20:00 GMT Carmeuse Lime & Stone and Vexor Technology http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Carmeuse_Lime_Stone_Vexor_Technology Tue, 22 May 2012 14:08:00 GMT Now there is more Thyme to Dine in Medina http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Now_Thyme_Dine_Medina Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:39:00 GMT Expedited Permits: Over the Counter & Next Day! http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Expedited_Permits_Over_Counter_Next_Day Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:28:00 GMT Let's Put Medina on the Map! http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Lets_Put_Medina_Map Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:46:00 GMT City of Medina Brownfield Grant http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/City_Medina_Brownfield_Grant Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:18:00 GMT City applies for National Designation http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/City_applies_for_National_Designation Press Release
City of Medina Community Development Department Applies for National Designation
The Community Development Department has submitted Medina’s Square as an applicant for the American Planning Association’s (APA) Great Public Spaces Designation. Great Public Spaces are determined based on the character of the space, the quality of the space, and the planning of the space. These designated spaces set their communities apart as places where people desire to live and work. Medina Square, the heart of the City of Medina and Medina County, is a natural choice for this award. If you would like more information about the APA’s Great Public Spaces Award please visit: www.planning.org/greatplaces/. 
 
The application for the award involved compiling documentation from a number of different sources and working hand in hand with multiple groups from around the City. The Community Development Department would like to thank the following individuals for their assistance: Matt Weiderhold, Main Street Medina; Roger Smalley, Community Design Committee; Terry Biacsi, Medina Photography Studio; Ashley Pesata, Twenty Twenty Photography; Diane Kiser and Dan Hostetler, Medina County’s Visitors Bureau.
 
For additional information please contact: Nicole Musgrave nmusgrave@medinaoh.org
February 28, 2012 
 
]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Performance Bond http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Performance_Bond_ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:55:00 GMT Emergency Monthly Housing Assistance Program http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Emergency_Monthly_Housing_Assistance_Program Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Medina's Snow Plow Program http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Medinas_Snow_Plow_Program Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:48:00 GMT 5 Key Actions by Medina City http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Key_Actions_by_Medina_City Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:39:00 GMT A Unique Way to Get in the Holiday Spirit http://www.MedinaOh.org/News/Unique_Way_Holiday_Spirit
A Unique Way to Get in the Holiday Spirit @ Medina’s Historic Square
By Julie Cajigas

Getting in the spirit of the season is often something that happens slowly for me. In fact, for the most part, seeing Christmas decorations in October is more of an annoyance than a joy. But, as the wind turns colder, the days grow shorter and Thanksgiving grows nearer, I’m ready to be of good cheer. This year I’ve found a new way to be inspired. With 5,000 candles lighting up the chilly late-fall air and a parade of lights, the 27th Annual Candlelight Walk in Historic Medina Square sounds like just the ticket. To learn more about this exciting event, I visited Root Candles and interviewed retail director Heather DeRosha. What I found was a whole lot of seasonal splendor.

Watch the Cool Cleveland exclusive on Root Candles and the 27th Candlelight Walk in Historic Medina here.


Find your seasonal spirit during the festivities from Fri 11/18 – Sun 11/20 in Medina’s Historic Square at 5 Public Square, Medina 44256. The events begin at 4PM on Fri 11/18 with the opening of holiday shopping at local shops, and continues with the lighting of the luminaries at 4:30PM Fri evening where visitors can enjoy the Prince of Peace Choir and the lighting of the community Christmas Tree with Medina Mayor Dennis Hanwell. On Sat 11/19, enjoy holiday shopping, an ice carving demonstration, the Holiday Parade of Lights and Santa Claus’ entrance. Also beginning on Saturday are carriage rides, trolley rides, and much, much more. To learn about all of the Candlelight walk events, visit the official event calendar on the Main Street Medina Website.

The A.I. Root Company, which you might know as Root Candles, is the event’s platinum sponsor and one of Medina’s oldest and best-loved businesses. Donating over 5,000 candles, which will line the streets, they are a major part of the 27th Annual Candlelight Walk. Root Candles is a fun place to explore when preparing your home for the holidays. In addition to many, many varieties of candles and candle accessories, the main retail location in Medina offers everything from themed holiday decorations of every possible variety (see the shoe tree and bird tree if you visit), unique gifts including gourmet treats, and cooking classes to help you prepare your annual holiday feast. Other event partners include Summa Health System and World Truck Towing.

Whether you want to get started on holiday shopping, get into the spirit or simply enjoy a night filled with 5,000 beautiful, glowing candles, we hope to see you at the 27th Candelight Walk. See you there!

The 27th Annual Candlelight Walk is Fri 11/18 – Sun 11/20 in Medina’s Historic Square. To learn more about the square and other upcoming events, visit Main Street Medina on the web.



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