🌱 How Paul Rose’s 16 years helped reshape Medina’s services and square

Hey there, Medina! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Paul Rose’s 16 years helped reshape Medina’s services and square
• How a Medina freshman made Ohio’s elite girls soccer list
• See how Medina County stacked up in Ohio’s 2025 deer harvest

Also on today's calendar: Jingle in the Woods: A Creepmas Holifest & Misfit Market and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy with a few flurries, with a high of 27 and low of 23 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy and cold with flurries, temps: high: 28, low: 21.
• Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 23 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Medina council bids farewell to Paul Rose (cleveland.com) — Longtime Medina City Council member Paul Rose has wrapped up 16 years of service, reflecting on economic growth, new technology initiatives, and the lodging tax that helps fund improvements around the square. Colleagues from city administration, police, and economic development praised his commitment to residents as he steps away from elected office but plans to stay engaged from the audience.
   

2. Girls Soccer All-Stars 2025: Meet the best from Northeast Ohio (cleveland.com subscription) — A Medina High School freshman, forward Emma McTigue, has been named a first-team All-Ohio selection and United Soccer Coaches All-American on cleveland.com’s 2025 Girls Soccer All-Stars list. She’s one of several standout Northeast Ohio players honored, highlighting Medina’s strong presence in this year’s high school soccer season.
   

3. Hunters in this Ohio county bagged the most deer in 2025 gun season (cleveland.com) — Medina County hunters checked 966 deer during Ohio’s 2025 gun season week, putting the county just behind Portage and Geauga in Northeast Ohio’s harvest totals. The report details how counties across the state fared and what hunting seasons are still ahead this winter.
   

4. Gov. Mike DeWine boosts Ohio nonprofits with TANF funds to aid families and workforce development (wkyc.com) — New state TANF funding will support Big Brothers Big Sisters programs serving children in Summit, Medina, and Stark counties, bringing mentorship resources directly to local families. Gov. Mike DeWine’s order also directs millions to nonprofits statewide for food aid, literacy, housing, and workforce development, potentially benefiting Medina residents through regional services and stronger support networks.
   

📸 Around Medina

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Medina

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Jingle in the Woods: A Creepmas Holifest & Misfit Market
  Boston Township School House, 1775 Main St, Peninsula
  1:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Music at Bath: Burning River Brass Christmas Concert
  The Bath Church, United Church of Christ, 3980 W Bath Rd, Akron
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Krampus - Hudson Christkindlmarkt
  Hudson on the green ,Hudson OH, USA Corner of 91 and 303
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Home for the Holidays: A Christmas Market 🎄🎅🏻
  The Common Ground Warehouse , 220 N State Rd , Medina
  10:00 am
• Krampus - Hudson Christkindlmarkte
  Hudson on the green , Hudson, OH corner of 91 and 303
  12:00 pm
• Touch down with Santa!
  Medina Municipal Airport-1G5 , 2050 Medina Rd , Medina
  1:00 pm
• McDowell-Phillips House Museum Holiday Twilight Open House with Santa!
  McDowell-Phillips House Museum , 205 S Prospect St , Medina
  3:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Medina Gun Show
  Medina County Community Center , 735 Lafayette Rd , Medina
  9:00 am
• Krampus - Hudson Christkindlmarkt
  Husdon on the Green , Hudson, OH corner of 91 and 303
  12:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Krampus - Reinecker's Christmas Market
  Replay for Kids , 8575 S Fwy Dr , Macedonia
  1:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Services
  St Paul's Episcopal Church , 317 E Liberty St , Medina
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• All Hazard Advisory Committee
  Medina County Emergency Management , 5834 Heather Hedge Dr , Chippewa Lake
  10:30 am

Saturday December 13

• Breakfast with Santa
  Village of Chippewa Lake , 24 Circle Crest Dr , Chippewa Lake
  10:00 am
• Donuts with Donald & Carol
  3717 Ridge Rd , Medina
  2:30 pm
• Frost & Foxes - Fall Cake Decorating Event
  Cool Beans Café , 103 W Liberty St , Medina
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Mark your calendars for this Saturday, December 13, 2025, and join the joyful celebration as Medina County Sheriff's Office and other agencies take part in Shop with a Cop.
  Enjoy the thrilling motorcade procession from Blue Heron, along Rt 3 to US42, and finishing at Medina Walmart on Pearl Road, featuring police, fire,… (Nextdoor Medina Square)
• I would like to give a shout out to Haney Appliance Repair Team 330-822-4278.
  I had an issue with my washing machine, called them yesterday and they gave me an appointment for today and showed up right on time. Another well… (Nextdoor Cloverleaf)

• Spray Products Corporation posted a job opening for Material Handler in Medina. Apply here.
• Sinceri Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Medina. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medina here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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