🌱 See which Medina County parks and facilities just won state funding
Medina, Ohio Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Medina! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Medina County parks and facilities just won state funding
- Medina County investigates deadly Route 94 crash into Sharon Township home
- Planning a weekend at Chippewa Lake? See what’s biting now.
Also on today's calendar: Vacation Bible School "'Rainforest Falls" and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
- Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Rep. Melanie Miller Champions Regional Projects, Votes in Support of Capital Budget Bill (ohiohouse.gov) — Medina County is set to receive millions in state capital budget funding for parks, sports fields, the fairgrounds, the jail, the rec center and more, following Rep. Melanie Miller’s support of the bill. These investments span Brunswick, Medina, Wadsworth, Liverpool Township and Westfield Center, promising upgrades that will touch recreation, safety, history and everyday quality of life for local families. 
2. Driver dies after crash into Sharon Township home (yourohionews.com) — Medina County authorities are investigating a June 10 crash in Sharon Township where a 56-year-old driver died after his pickup left state Route 94 and struck a home, possibly due to a medical emergency. The Medina County Sheriff’s Office, Sharon EMS, Wadsworth Police, and the county’s All Hazards Structural Collapse Team all responded, and no additional injuries were reported.
3. Top Northeast Ohio fishing spots: ODNR (fox8.com) — If you’re looking to fish close to home, Chippewa Lake in Medina County is producing saugeye up to 26 inches, thanks to annual stocking of about 34,000 fingerlings. ODNR also spotlights several other Northeast Ohio lakes and reminds residents about license costs and the upcoming Free Fishing Days June 20–21.
4. Ohio girls lacrosse all-state teams for announced for 2026 season (cleveland.com) — Two Medina High School athletes, Audrey Thompson and Campbell Burns, have been named to the Ohio girls Division I lacrosse all-state first and second teams, respectively. The statewide list, released by the coaches association, highlights top players at each position and shows Medina competing alongside powerhouse programs like Upper Arlington, Olentangy Liberty, Hudson, and others.
5. World Fire Congress Advances Global Fire Service Collaboration (securitysales.com) — An international fire-service announcement issued from Medina confirms that the World Fire Congress has chosen the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association to serve as its long-term Secretariat. While the 2026 Congress will meet in London, the new structure—outlined from Medina—aims to strengthen global coordination, research, and firefighter safety for years ahead.
📸 Around Medina
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Vacation Bible School "'Rainforest Falls" →
First Lutheran Church of Strongsville, 19419 Royalton Rd, Strongsville
9:00 am
Monday June 22
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Other local events
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Medina County Historical Society Ice Cream Social →
Uptown Park Gazebo, 79-89 Public Square, Medina
6:00 pm -
Juneteenth Celebration
Medina County Health Department, Medina, Ohio Medina Public Square, Public Square, Medina, Ohio, 44256
10:00 am -
Drop in Toy Workshop
Replay for Kids 6190 Cochran Rd, Solon, OH 44139, USA
10:00 am -
Township Office CLOSED
York Township Office Building OH -
Fireworks Festival! →
Medina Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Rd, Medina
5:00 pm -
Fourth of July Parade →
Medina Public Square Historic District, Public Square, Medina
4:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Friday June 19
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Music and Movement →
Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Rd, Brunswick
10:30 am -
Women’s Health Fair →
Market 42, 2099 Pearl Rd, Brunswick
12:00 pm -
Boys Youth Basketball Camp (Grades 3rd-5th)
Brunswick City Brunswick Middle School
8:00 am -
Boys Youth Basketball Camp (Grades 6th-8th)
Brunswick City Brunswick Middle School
10:00 am -
Mayor's Court
City of Brunswick Brunswick City Hall, 4095 Center Road, Brunswick, OH, 44212
5:15 pm -
Board of Education Regular Meeting
Brunswick City Brunswick, OH 44212
6:30 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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