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Medina 2026

MAGAZINE & COMMUNITY GUIDE This is an Image Builders Marketing Inc.™ Trademark Publication created and produced for the City of Medina.

CITY OF MEDINA Jim Shields, Mayor 132 North Elmwood, PO Box 703 Medina, Ohio 44256 330-725-8861 www.medinaoh.org Copyright © 2025, All rights reserved.

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Contents 4 Welcome to Medina

Welcome Letter from

Mayor Jim Shields

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BUSINESS

President & Publisher BERNICE P. KALDY

28 Community Informati Information on

Medina County Distict Library: Where Local History Comes to Life

A National Celebration; A Local History

Empowering Adults, Enriching Lives with Project Learn

16 Educati Education on

The Society Fosters Independence and Community Connection

Medina City School District: A Tradition of Learning Medina Christian Academy Continues to Grow and Flourish

18 Health & Wellness

A Legacy of Care at Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital Salon Evangelene Celebrates 20 Years Exploring the Benefits of Physical Therapy Services with Ferrell-Whited

22 Main Street Medina

Fuel Your Passion; Take Flight with Cold Stream Air Services

30 Important Phone Numbers

Contact Information for The City of Medina and Other Local Resources

33 Worship Guide

A Listing of Medina Places of Worship

34 Dining Guide

Your Source for Local Dining

The Heart of the Community

24 Parks & Recreati Recreation on

Medina City Parks Listing and Map Make a Big Splash at the Medina Community Recreation Center

Forging Memories: Inside The Foundry Social

Advertiser Adverti ser Index

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ON THE COVER: Through the shadows of the setting sun, one can picture both the historic village that was Medina’s beginning to the vibrant town it has become. THIS PAGE: Built in 1975 with funding from the Letha E. House Foundation, the iconic Medina Gazebo in Uptown Park recently celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025.

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As I move into the role of Mayor, I look forward to working with City Council and city staff to continue bringing residents the quality services they have come to expect, and I am open to hearing your ideas on ways we can continue to improve those services. It takes everyone working together for Medina to be successful. I will seek out and try to include all stakeholders when making decisions that impact the city and its residents.

In 2026, the City of Medina joins the nation in commemoration of America 250, and the founding of our nation. We are proud to be presenting a year of special events to honor our local founding fathers, who actually carved the City of Medina out of the Connecticut Western Reserve wilderness. Be sure to pick up a City of Medina Visitor Guide so you don’t miss any of these events.

Thanks to this magazine’s advertisers, this publication comes to you free of charge. I would ask that you, in turn, take time to support our fine local businesses.

— Jim Shields

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AS YOUR NEW CITY OF MEDINA MAYOR, it is my privilege to present to you the 19th annual Medina Magazine. I am honored to be moving into the Mayor’s office, and I want to thank my predecessor, retiring Mayor Dennis Hanwell, for his 40 years of service to Medina as a police officer, police chief, and Mayor. I wish him and his wife, Christine, many years of rest and relaxation. I plan to build on what he started as Mayor sixteen years ago, and keep Medina thriving and prosperous.

2025 was a banner year for economic development in the city.

With the openings of Meijer and Acme Fresh Market, we now have new grocery stores at both ends of town, and we filled the two requests that I most often heard: “Can you find something to replace the old K-Mart, and when is Acme going to build in Medina?” The completion of these projects, plus the new Hemingway’s Underground Cocktail Lounge and Restaurant, Farmhouse 1843, IMPACT Collision, the Davis-Park School of Arts, and new medical and dental offices, provides more services and continues to draw more visitors to Medina. We are also seeing continued joint development in the City of Medina/Montville Township Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) at the southern border of the city.

I anxiously await the opening of the new Legacy Hotel and the adjacent event center on South Court Street. The long-anticipated hotel fills a need that we have had to provide more amenities for our downtown.

Guests coming to the city for business, travel, and events will now be able to stay downtown and enjoy our great restaurants and shopping. All of the above-mentioned additions support positive growth that improves the success of our merchants and the quality of life for our residents.

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CITY OVERVIEW

A National Celebration A LOCAL HISTORY

By Roger Smalley TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY YEARS as an independent nation: Following the War of 1812, the first settler who tracked through The United States of America. Not long in the scope of human Ohio’s dense wilderness alone and arrived in Medina Township in civilization, and yet arguably the country with the broadest global October of 1814 was Zenas Hamilton. Austin Badger came in 1818 impact in history. and was hired by the newly formed Medina County government For two hundred and eight of those years, the town of Medina, to clear a two-acre parcel of land donated by Boardman. Today, we Ohio, has been a proud part of that great nation. In our growth know it as the Public Square Park. from primeval forest to modern city, we have Badger also built a two-story log cabin where overcome many challenges. We have strived to Cool Beans is now located. The second floor served become the best version of our community. Like as the county courthouse until the new brick The Village of Medina our nation, we know there is more work to do, but courthouse was built across the street. A larger was incorporated by we look to the future with optimism. courthouse followed in 1841, which was expanded In 2026, we take time to celebrate what we multiple times. A new courthouse was built in special act of the Ohio have and to remember how our town and our 1969, and after renovations are completed in 2026, nation became what we are today. So, let’s start at it will become the municipal courthouse.

Legislature in 1835. the beginning.

The community’s long history of support for Ten years later, the religious institutions began when the members A New Community of St. Paul’s Episcopal and the United Church of first official Medina Christ Congregational held services in a log cabin Just 12 years after the Declaration, Congress County Fair was held in 1817. established the Connecticut Western Reserve, The Village of Medina was incorporated by which was purchased by a land company on the Square. special act of the Ohio Legislature in 1835. Ten composed of investors, including Elijah Boardman, years later, the first official Medina County Fair who owned most of Medina Township. was held on the Square. On April 11, 1848, a large fire destroyed In April of 1817, Boardman offered to give the newly forming twelve buildings and damaged others. county of Medina approximately 300 acres of land in Medina News of the fire was reported in a local newspaper, which had Township if the new county would locate the county seat where been founded in 1832. In 1859, the paper changed its name to the our city is today. Four lots facing the Public Square were reserved Medina County Gazette. Its first editor was H.G. Blake. for public buildings. Also reserved were the lands for the Public Blake and others, both in town and around the county, quietly Square Park and for the Old Town Cemetery on East Liberty. That is how Medina became our County Seat.

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Founded in 1818 as the county seat, Medina was designed as a New England-style town around a central village green. After two disastrous fires in the 1800s, Medina was rebuilt in the classic Victorian architectural style that gives our city its charming character today.

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A National Celebration 7 Continued from page 6

participated in the Underground Railroad while many citizens spoke loudly for the cause of antislavery.

When the Civil War erupted, a countywide mass meeting was held in the Uptown Park nine days after the fall of Fort Sumter.

Two hundred men enlisted that day. By war’s end in 1865, 330 men from the Village and Township of Medina had served in the conflict. Many civilian women organized societies to collect money, clothes, or supplies to support the war effort.

The Great Fire of 1870 began in the early morning hours of April 14th. Men, women, and children formed lines and fought the fire with buckets. There were no lives lost, but many cases of injuries and burns, and forty buildings were destroyed.

Rebuilding in brick took time. Most of the new structures on Town Hill and the west side of the Square were up and open before 1875. The Fire Department was formed, and the Town Hall and Engine House opened in 1878. The 1880s saw new buildings filling the south side of the Square and more being completed on South Court. The north side followed in the 1890s and early 1900s. The 1881 History of Medina County noted that “These fine buildings …give to Medina an elegant appearance seldom found in a town of 1,500 inhabitants.”

Constructing with more permanent The McDowell-Phillips House Museum (below) is dedicated to preserving local history; the John Smart House Museum (below right) is home to the Medina County Historical Society as well as showcasing a large collection of local artifacts.

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materials did not only apply to Medina’s brick buildings. The roads around Public Square were paved with brick in 1894 and 1895. The community faced one unusual but practical effect of growth in 1883. The Old Town Cemetery next to St. Paul’s on East Liberty Street was declared full. It had served the village since 1819.

A tract of land on the eastern border of the village was purchased in 1883 for $3,400, and would become Spring Grove Cemetery.

By 1890, Medina was a thriving village

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The 1880s saw new buildings filling the south side of

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the Square and more being completed on South Court.

humming with commerce and energy. New businesses ringed the park in the town’s brick buildings. The park bustled with activity. In 1899, a new bell announced the arrival of the Interurban Electric rail cars as they turned the corner at North Court and Liberty. Medina soon looked toward a new century.

New Growth and Changes The early decades of the 20th century brought many new changes to Medina.

Some highlights of the period follow: In 1900, Miss Ella Canavan, newly graduated from Oberlin College, opened a private kindergarten in a local home. Five years later, it moved to Lincoln School as

part of the Medina School District.

In the summer of 1904, Medina businessman Amos Ives Root stood in a pasture in central Ohio and watched his friends Wilbur and Orville Wright take off in their flying machine, circle the area, and land back where they began. Unlike the flight at Kitty Hawk, this Wright Flyer’s rudder enabled the brothers to actually steer the craft.

Medina’s first water pumping station was built in 1907. In 1913, a filtering and softening plant was added, the second of its kind in Ohio and the third in the nation.

Pipes were made of logs that were split, hollowed out, and rejoined with iron bands.

One may be seen at City Hall.

Medina’s first apartment building was constructed in 1913 and it continues to welcome renters today. In 1911, telephone service became available to the village.

In 1927, the Northern Ohio Telephone Company began operating the Medina Exchange on the southeast corner of Elmwood and West Washington, where Miss Molly’s is today.

By 1916, the entire village was receiving regular electric power from the Pennsylvania Power Company. Electric power had been available on a very limited basis since 1900.

In 1917, during World War I, local soldiers trained in the Public Square Park.

Tents were set up in the park to hold together local units while they waited for their troop transport train to arrive at the Medina station, a process that could take several weeks.

At 5:15 on the morning of November 11, 1918, the fire bell awakened the community.

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A National Celebration 7 Continued from page 8 People flocked to the Park to hear the welcome news that the war was over. At least 10,000 people from all over Medina County celebrated in the Square.

In 1929, one of Medina’s oldest industries, the A. I. Root Company (founded in 1869) went out of the honey business and moved full-time into the production of beeswax candles. Despite this, Medina is still known to many as “The Sweetest Town on Earth.”

In 1930, as the Great Depression began, Medina was a village of just over 4,000 people. Many small but prosperous professional, retail, and other businesses were established on and around the Square. Nevertheless, the Depression had its impact with foreclosures, unemployment, and scarcities, and it touched every resident in some way.

Depression gardens became “Victory Gardens” in the 1940s as America, and many from Medina, once again went to war. By August of 1945, World War II left humanity with the loss of over 60 million lives, the legacy of an unimaginable holocaust, and the advent of a nuclear age filled with the potential for total annihilation.

The war’s end would also usher in a new era for Medina, which would experience huge population growth and a broadening of perspective. Maintaining small town heritage while embracing expanding opportunities would represent a significant community challenge that could only be met by finding cooperation, civic involvement, and a balance of interests.

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When the results of the Census of 1950 were released, Medina’s new population was announced to be 5,093, a nearly 17% increase over the population in 1940. In October of 1951, the village was notified by the State that it would be classified as a Statutory City effective January 1, 1952. On May 6, 1952, the voters of Medina approved the new Charter. It became effective on January 1, 1954, and has served the city well ever since.

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The War Bonds Building was built in 1942 and placed in Medina Square, where it was used for the sale of war bonds during World War II. It was later moved to its current location at the McDowell-Phillips House Museum.

Nearly every area of Medina life was impacted by a wave of post-war growth. Medina Community Hospital added a new wing in 1954, a second new wing in 1960, and expanded again later in the decade. Many newcomers arrived with young children, and the Medina City School District buildings began to bulge. In 1951, Garfield Elementary was expanded, and in 1956, a new high school opened, and the old high school on North Broadway became the junior high school. Ella Canavan Elementary was opened in 1960, and by 1963, it was already being expanded. Many more children would join them soon.

The creation of the Medina Industrial Park was a key element in the success of Medina’s response to growth, as it provided a plan to attract new industry. The Chamber coordinated a collaborative effort of local government, public utilities, local railroad lines, and investment development companies to create a 600-acre area on the city’s west side, prepared for and set aside for new industry.

The results were dramatic. Between 1959 and 1965, over 20 new industries moved into the industrial park, providing nearly 1,300 jobs and investing over $11,000,000 in buildings and equipment.

Some of Medina’s new businesses included: Bliss and Laughlin 8 Continued on page 12

Maintaining small town heritage while embracing expanding opportunities would represent a significant community challenge that could only be met by finding cooperation, civic involvement, and a balance of interests.

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A National Celebration 7 Continued from page 10 Steel, National Disposer, Plasti-Cote, Trumbull Asphalt, Ohio Mattress, Formrite Tube, Southern Door, Friction Products, Woodbine Chemical, Ramco-Standard, and Fry Roofing. These new industries joined older manufacturers such as A. I. Root, Hausted, Medina Supply, Dolly Madison Pickles, Bennett Lumber, the Farmers’ Exchange, and Henry Furnace as a part of Medina’s vibrant and diverse manufacturing community.

Medina stood at a crossroads in the late 1960s.

Across America, communities were embracing a civic redevelopment concept known as Urban Renewal.

Old buildings were being torn down to make room for modern structures intended to meet modern needs.

Entire historic neighborhoods and downtown blocks were swept away. That option was being considered in Medina.

A small group of concerned citizens began to meet and discuss what could be done. They called their group the Medina Community Design Committee (CDC). In early 1968, artist Elmer Zarney painted a picture showing how the Town Hall could look if it were repainted. After viewing the CDC’s painting, Mayor Fred Greenwood used funds from his executive account to authorize the restoration and painting of the building. Members of the

CDC directly oversaw the work, and it was completed in May 1968.

The impact was dramatic. For the first time, residents, property owners, and uptown merchants could clearly see the value of restoring the existing Victorian buildings to their hidden, former beauty. One by one, properties around the square began to be restored through the private investments of owners.

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beautiful, historic place to live with good schools and city services that was waiting “out in the country.” Medina’s image soon went national.

During the US Bicentennial in 1976, NBC-TV chose Medina as their representative “Hometown, USA.” The network covered the city’s 4th of July parade and interviewed residents on what the Bicentennial meant to them. American Greetings featured the gazebo and local images on their cards. General Tire filmed a national television commercial as well.

Dodge created a major advertisement featuring 20 new trucks parked along the south side of the Medina Square. The two-page ad ran in newspapers and magazines around the country and showcased our city to the nation.

In 1978, the Akron Beacon Journal magazine ran a multi-page article titled, “Medina: A Beautiful Recovery from a Case of the Uglies.” It featured Medina’s restoration but also noted some of the challenges that Medina faced.

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CITY OVERVIEW Since 1869, the A.I. Root Company has been an industryleading, family-owned company renowned for its honey, beeswax and high-quality candles.

three new fire stations around the city. The city purchased the Freedom Field Airport to secure a local air transport resource. Vice President George H.W. Bush spoke to a large crowd in front of the historic courthouse in 1988. The Medina County Vietnam War Memorial was dedicated on May 27, 1990.

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A National Celebration 7 Continued from page 13 From 1970 to 1990, Medina’s population doubled. Growth required expansions in community services. A new high school was built in 1974, with the old building becoming Claggett Middle School. Heritage Elementary opened in 1976. Both new buildings were filled to capacity the day they opened.

In 1987, the community approved a bond issue to construct

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In November 2003, voters approved a municipal income tax increase. From 1990 to 2010, as the population increased, institutions, infrastructure, and services continued to expand to meet demand. Some notable examples include: Building Root Middle School and Blake, Northrup, and Waite Elementary Schools while expanding other schools; constructing a major addition to the high school; creating a community recreation center and two splash pads, walking and bike trails, a community TV station and a performing arts center; accessing a new source of water; renovating the uptown park; creating new public parks; embracing a major expansion of the library; opening the nation’s first Kmart Super Center; creating jobs through economic development and establishing the Main

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The Medina Town Hall and Engine House Museum opened in 2013. The city widened and beautified North Court Street in 2017.

In 2018, Medina’s Bicentennial featured a year-long celebration with more than 70 events. Ohio Magazine named Medina as “Ohio’s Best Hometown.” A new county courthouse opened in 2024.

Residential growth slowed as lots in town were filled. Since 2020, economic and cultural growth have continued to benefit the community. The Medina County Historical Society purchased and restored the McDowell/Phillips mansion, creating a new museum.

Five historic neighborhoods were designated. A huge new Meijer’s store opened in 2025, as well as a much-needed Acme Fresh Market on the city’s south side. A new hotel and event center in Medina’s Historic District is expected to open in 2026.

Since becoming a city in 1950, Medina has retained its picturesque charm and appeal. Medina has become a modern city, but remains a town that is proud of its history. Our town will celebrate its own 250th birthday in 2068. What sort of place will that future Medina be? The answer begins today.

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EDUCATION MEDINA CITY SCHOOLS

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Medina’s 150-Year Journey ON SATURDAY, MAY 24, Medina High School celebrated its 150th commencement inside Ken Dukes Stadium — a milestone that reflected a century and a half of resilience, growth, and community pride. From its humble beginnings in a log cabin schoolhouse in 1817 to today’s thriving district, Medina’s story was one of perseverance and belief in the power of public education.

What began as a small-town school grew into a hub of academics, arts, athletics, and service. Over the decades, new facilities, innovative programs, and the Portrait of a Bee philosophy shaped generations of students while strengthening ties to the community.

This commencement honored that

history while celebrating the Class of 2025, whose tassels symbolized both personal achievement and their place in Medina’s enduring legacy.

Alumni, staff, and families joined in marking this golden moment, complete with commemorative touches and recognition of the thousands who came before.

As Medina City Schools looked ahead, the milestone served as both a reflection and a promise — a reminder that while much had changed, the values of perseverance, excellence, and community remained constant.

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FOUNDED IN 1981, Medina Christian Academy has been blessed to come alongside families as an educational ministry proclaiming the Gospel for over forty years in the Medina community. Originally, the school was a ministry of First Baptist Church of Medina and was called First Baptist Christian School until a rebranding process took place in the summer of 2000. The school name was then changed to Medina Christian Academy; however, the school remained a ministry of the church. In the summer of 2018, the school became an independent ministry from First Baptist Church of Medina, but has remained in the church building for the duration of the school’s history. The relationship between the church and the school remains strong and is an indicator of why the school has flourished in the past 8-10 years.

Through EdChoice expansion opportunities, the school began to grow beyond the capacity of the church building, and the school board was able to purchase Rustic Hills Golf Course in the summer of 2020, just a half mile from the church. The renovation of the country club facility allowed the 6th through 12th-grade program to flourish.

Quickly, the school outgrew this facility, and the decision was made to build the High School in 2023. Now the school has grown to 638 students for the fall of 2025, and is blessed to have the property to accommodate the school growth it has experienced.

IN THE BEE-GINNING: (clockwise from top left) 1914 Medina High School; Medina High School Marching Band (year unknown); High school AP art students share their talents with members attending the Chamber's monthly meeting; 1940 high school cheerleaders; Mr. Horton's school bus in the 1930s; high school theater students perform a play.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital:

A Legacy of Care CLEVELAND CLINIC MEDINA HOSPITAL traces its origins to a modest four-bedroom home owned by the Weidner family.

Following their son’s recovery from a serious illness in 1936, the family committed to transforming their home into a hospital. With the support of the local community, Medina Community Hospital officially opened its doors on October 22, 1944, during the height of World War II. It began with humble resources: 35 beds, two surgical suites, a single X-ray camera, and a small emergency room. Eight physicians and 30 employees comprised the entire staff.

Today, Medina Hospital has evolved into a state-of-the-art, 148-bed facility that has been proudly affiliated with Cleveland Clinic since 2009. Following substantial investments in infrastructure and innovation, the hospital is equipped with cutting-edge medical technology and offers a comprehensive range of services across more than 30 specialties, delivered by a dedicated team of medical specialists.

The Weidner family generously offered their home for use as a community hospital after their son recovered from a serious illness.

From the first steps back to full recovery, Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital delivers world class joint care to keep you moving. Our personalized treatments are designed to rehabilitate, restore and help prevent future injuries so you can move through life with strength and confidence.

The hospital is particularly renowned for its comprehensive orthopedic care, offering expert physicians, innovative treatments, and exceptional patient outcomes. The Emergency Department continues to uphold its legacy of delivering expert care, with the capability to manage everything from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions.

Patients benefit from streamlined access to inpatient and specialty services, all backed by Cleveland Clinic’s world-class standards of excellence.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPLORING THE MANY BENEFITS OF

Physical Therapy Services PHYSICAL THERAPY offers a wide range of solutions for people looking Beyond recovery, to recover from injury, manage many people seek chronic conditions, or improve overall mobility and strength. Whether you’re physical therapy an athlete, a post-surgery patient, or as a proactive step someone simply striving to move with toward better health. less pain, therapy can be tailored to meet your unique needs.

One of the most common benefits is targeted rehabilitation. Through guided exercises and hands-on techniques, physical therapists help restore strength, flexibility, and coordination after injuries or surgeries. This type of therapy not only aids recovery but also reduces the likelihood of future setbacks.

Specialized services can further enhance results. Aquatic therapy, for example, uses the buoyancy and resistance of water to create a supportive, low-impact environment for rebuilding strength and balance. Techniques like dry needling can be incorporated to release tight muscles and improve mobility, while cupping therapy may be used to increase circulation, reduce tension, and promote healing.

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Physical therapy is often one of the best choices you can make when you have long-term pain.

Physical therapy can also play an important role in managing chronic pain conditions such as arthritis or back pain. With customized programs, therapists teach strategies that improve posture, build endurance, and enhance overall quality of life.

Beyond recovery, many people seek physical therapy as a proactive step toward better health. From improving athletic performance to maintaining independence later in life, the benefits extend well beyond the treatment table. With a personalized plan, physical therapy provides a pathway to stronger, healthier living.

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MAIN STREET MEDINA

It’s Hip to Be on Our Square!

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At JK Gift Shop, community is at the heart of everything sisters Julie McNabb and Katie Heinz do. What began as a small boutique inside their longtime business, The Interior Design Studio on Medina’s historic square, has blossomed into two thriving gift shops in Medina and Wooster.

For Julie and Katie, shopping locally means more than finding the perfect gift—it’s about creating connections, celebrating community, and building memories. With Julie’s strong business sense and Katie Heinz, Owner Katie’s eye for design, the duo curates a unique selection of thoughtful, trendy, and affordable finds, making every visit a fun and memorable experience.

Whether you’re hunting for something sentimental, witty, or one-of-a-kind, JK Gift Shop is proud to be your destination for “The Best Julie McNabb, Gift Ever.”

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MAIN STREET MEDINA is a non-profit community development corporation whose mission is to lead the effort for historic preservation, economic sustainability, and continued evolution of Medina’s Historic and South Town Districts as the heart of the community.

We produce yearly events that are free to the public, including Kids Day & Teen Fest in June, South Town Arts & Music Festival in August, Medina Fall Festival in September, and the ever-popular Medina Candlelight Walk in November, as well as monthly promotional events.

The Medina Square Farmers Markets run every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Historic Public Square for 21 weeks beginning in May. The markets feature 80+ vendors with the best in locally grown greens and heirloom produce, fruits and vegetables, herbs and flowers, meats and cheeses, jams and jellies, nut butters and honey, fresh bread and baked goods, pet stuff, and much more!

Main Street Medina is volunteer-based with more than 200 members ranging from families to small businesses. Our volunteers clocked over 3,000 volunteer hours last year. We maintain a board of directors and four committees, including Design, Promotions, Organization, and Economic Vitality. These committees work on events and promotions, memberships and fundraising (like the Medina Beer Fest), business support and recruitment, and streetscape improvements and development.

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Medina Fall Festival September 26 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cars & Coffee October 18 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Gnomes on the Roam March 30 – April 5

Medina Restaurant Week October 2 – 11

Ladies Night Out October 22 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Medina Ghost & Gobblin’ Walk October 15 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Medina Candlelight Walk Nov. 20 – Nov. 22

Cars & Coffee April 19 • 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Medina Beer Fest May 9 • 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Medina Square Farmers Market May 16 – October 10 Every Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

That crazy landlady in a caftan? It was a Mrs. Roper Romp Party during a recent Ladies Night Out.

Kids Day & Teen Fest June 6 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cars & Coffee June 21 • 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Ladies Night Out July 23 • 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

South Town Arts & Music Festival August 22 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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Main Street Medina is a nationally accredited Main Street America Program and is certified by Heritage Ohio and its network of communities. To find out more about making a donation or getting involved, call our office at 330-722-6186 or email george@mainstreetmedina.com. If you want to sponsor or volunteer for an event, contact angela@mainstreetmedina.com.

For more on our activities and events, visit our website at www.mainstreetmedina.com, friend us or like us on Facebook or Instagram @MainStreetMedina. To become a supporting member, go to www.mainstreetmedina.com/be-a-member.

THE TIMELESS CHARM of Medina County’s communities provides visitors with a wide variety of entertainment, exploration, and dining experiences. Whether you desire indoor or outdoor adventures, this Northeast Ohio destination begs you to immerse yourself in its vibrant spirit. Explore the possibilities in Medina County.

Request a free visitors guide online at visitmedinacounty.com or stop by the visitors center on the Medina Square at 23 Public Square, Ste. 220.

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PARKS AND RECREATION

Golfing Since 1927

had Gibson is the General Manager of Bunker Hill Golf Course in Medina, where he combines his passion for golf with a deep commitment to the community.

While focused on delivering an excellent golfing experience, Chad has also made Bunker Hill a hub for meaningful events and fundraisers. He proudly supports the Special Olympics golf team and sponsors three local high school programs: Cloverleaf, Brunswick, and Strongsville.

A lifelong Medina County resident, Chad has dedicated more than 35 years to local golf courses and event centers. Guided by his belief in a “givers‑gain” philosophy, he has used networking, mentorship, and community involvement to help individuals, families, and businesses thrive.

Under Chad’s leadership, Bunker Hill has hosted more than 3,500 outings and 1,500 fundraisers, raising over $12 million for schools, churches, scouts, military organizations, nonprofits, and families in need. He has also served as a director and volunteer for local Chambers of Commerce, BNI leadership groups, and nonprofits—demonstrating his strong commitment to Chad Gibson, General Manager, building a better community.

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Our Parks are

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Playground WALK. RUN. CYCLE. PLAY. TOGETHER! Looking for something FUN to do in the great outdoors?

From playgrounds to basketball to tennis and pickleball there is something for all ages. The Medina City Parks & Recreation Department is a growing department that is responsible for maintaining 800 acres of parkland, athletic fields, and all park facilities. Notable amenities include 12 pavilions, 11 soccer fields, 14 baseball fields, one football field, two disc golf courses, 16 miles of mountain bike trails, over four miles of paved multipurpose trails and nature trails, two splash pads, outdoor swimming pool, 10 sports associations, and many organized events throughout the year.

For more information, visit www.medinaoh.org/city-hall/parks.

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PARKS AND RECREATION

Make a BIG SPLASH! THE MEDINA RECREATION CENTER is a 109,000 square-foot facility featuring many pieces of cardio and fitness equipment, free weights, an indoor walking track, and four full-size basketball courts. Come visit Jungle Cove, our indoor leisure pool with a 129-foot water slide and inclusive play features including water geysers, current channel, climbing alligator, and dump bucket. We also have a 25-meter indoor competition pool, whirlpool, and saunas. Programming includes several summer camps, after-school programming, youth basketball leagues, and many fitness, aquatics, sports, and enrichment classes for all ages.

Birthday party packages are available online. Visit MedinaRec.org for a full listing of programs, facility hours, and general information.

Outdoor Gear & Equipment Born To Challenge Youth Basketball leagues are available for all ages; skateboarders try out ramps, rails and bowls in the Skatepark located in Reagan Park.

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FREE Services To Our Veterans & Military Families VA Claims Assistance Transportation l Financial Assistance

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WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE: Located in the Recreation Center, Jungle Cove (above) offers year-round swimming; (above right) a joyful participant at the Christmas in July Foam Party; (right) cooling off on the Splash Pad on a hot summer day in Ray Mellert Park.

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PSE Credit Union

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hat started 70 years ago as a credit union for the Parma school teachers is now a thriving not-forprofit bank that offers Cuyahoga, Medina and Lorain County residents financial services and more.

PSE Credit Union, conveniently located at 3845 Pearl Road in Medina Township, offers all the same services as a bank, “but with lower loan rates, higher savings interest rates and lower fees,” says Branch Manager Sheri Smith.

This family-oriented institution now includes over 28,000 members throughout Cuyahoga, Medina and Lorain Counties and makes educating kids about finances a core part of its mission.

“As part of our commitment to kids, we take our mascot Pennie the PSE Puppy into schools and teach kids as young as kindergartners to save money through our Sheri Smith, Branch Manager Pennie Club,” says Smith.

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LIBRARY

Where Local History Lives: The Family History and Learning Center at Medina Library THE HUB OF LOCAL HISTORY and genealogy research in Medina County can be found at The Family History and Learning Center at Medina Library. Staffed by experts with more than 50 years of experience, the team approaches each search as a mystery to solve.

“We love family and local history. We can help you discover your ancestors and teach you how to preserve your family’s stories for future generations,” says Lauren Kuntzman, FHLC Manager.

The Center offers genealogy classes, Zoom events with nationally recognized leaders in the field, and online resources

to help launch your genealogy search. Get started with the Introduction to Family History guidebook available online and in the library. The online Obituary Database has death notices from the Medina County Gazette dating back to 1859, Ancestry.com Library Edition is available at all MCDL locations free with a library card, and search Medina High School yearbooks dating to the 1910s. There’s so much available online and waiting on the shelves of the local history collection. “Genealogy research is addicting. What started as my hobby is my professional calling,” says Lisa Rienerth,

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The BookShelf:

Where Used Books Create New Opportunities

RELIVE HISTORY: Library staff can help you convert your old slides in our Digital Lab.

FHLC Associate.

Immersed in the History Collection is the Digital Lab, featuring equipment for conversion of old home movie reels, videos, or slides into digital files. Film degrades with age, and memories will be lost if not converted. Take family movies out of the box in your basement and surprise your parents or grandparents with the best gift imaginable, access to forgotten, cherished memories. “I’ve made many visits to the library to work on copying slides and videos.

This team is incredibly helpful, professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and problem solvers.” Kurt V., Brunswick.

Appointments are highly recommended so staff may offer assistance as needed.

Learn more at mcdl.info/History or stop by the Medina Library, and we’ll show you around!

TUCKED INTO THE HEART of Medina and Wadsworth, The BookShelf isn’t just a used bookstore, it’s a cornerstone of opportunity for adults striving to build brighter futures. Every gently used novel, children’s book, or classic you purchase directly supports Project: LEARN of Medina County, our nonprofit dedicated to adult education.

From GED preparation to English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes, Project: LEARN provides free, life-changing educational programs for adults who want to improve their skills, advance their careers, or better support their families. The proceeds from The BookShelf make these programs possible.

When you shop, donate, or volunteer, you’re not just decluttering your shelves or saving money, you’re investing in your community. Each book sold helps fund classes that give learners the confidence and tools to reach their goals.

You can find more information about volunteering, classes, and our bookstores by visiting projectlearnmedina.org.

Fostering Independence k Community Connection IN THE 1950S, families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities were often left with one option for their child: state institutions that were overcrowded, isolating, and neglectful. Refusing to accept that reality, a group of determined parents came together in 1953 to create something better for their children and those who would follow. That effort became The Society, an organization built on the belief that individuals with disabilities deserve the opportunity to live their best lives.

Today, The Society continues that mission through services designed to foster independence and community connection. We provide residential homes throughout Medina County, offering safe, supportive spaces where individuals can live, grow, and belong. Our Link Day Programs emphasize community inclusion, providing opportunities to learn new skills and explore interests.

Through our Resource Center, community members can borrow durable medical equipment free of charge, ensuring cost is never a barrier. Lastly, our Ombudsman Services help to guide families through complex systems, making sure they feel supported every step of the way.

When individuals with disabilities are welcomed and valued, our whole community grows stronger, kinder, and more connected.

To learn more about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, or ways to support our organization, visit thesocietylink.org.

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ince 1994, Iler Networking & Computing has been a trusted partner for businesses across Northeast Ohio, delivering reliable IT support that keeps operations running smoothly. Their remote support capabilities allow them to resolve issues quickly—wherever you are—so your team can stay focused, productive, and stress-free.

With the continued increase of cyber-attacks and Ransomware, Iler is a top provider of network security with certified security experts on staff.

Their tools monitor your systems 24/7/365 allowing them to stop attacks before they stop your business! They help their clients with Compliance, such as Cyber Liability, PCI, HIPAA, FTC Safeguards, NIST CSF, CIS, CMMC, and more! Rest assured that they have the expertise and experience to handle all your IT needs securely and professionally. Kent and his family have resided in Lorain County since 1998. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Elyria and is a deacon at First Baptist Church of Elyria. Kent also started Iler Aerial Imaging in 2016 – handling professional video production and drone services/training.

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION CITY DEPARTMENTS

Medina Police (non-emergency) 330-725-7777

Office of the Mayor Administrative Office Manager Tracy Eckert 330-722-9020 teckert@medinaoh.org

Medina Fire (non-emergency) 330-725-1772 Medina County Sheriff 330-725-0028 Medina County Public Transit 330-723-9670

Parks & Pavilion Reservations 330-721-6950

CITY BUILDINGS City Hall 132 North Elmwood Ave. 330-725-8861 Medina Municipal Court 135 North Elmwood Ave. 330-723-3287 Medina Community Recreation Center 855 Weymouth Rd. 330-721-6900

Important Phone Numbers Medina Municipal Airport 2050 Medina Rd. 330-239-1606

CITY COUNCIL Council President John M. Coyne III 330-723-9998 jcoyne@medinaoh.org

OFFICIALS

Ward 1 Chet Simmons 330-321-2165 csimmons@medinaoh.org

Mayor Jim Shields 330-722-9020 jshields@medinaoh.org

Ward 2 Dennie Simpson 330-725-3302 dsimpson@medinaoh.org Ward 3 Regi Haire 330-722-7471 rhaire@medinaoh.org

Ward 4 Undetermined at time of print At-Large Edward Isabella 330-321-4960 eisabella@medinaoh.org At-Large Natalie Harjar-DiSalvo 330-353-8279 nhdisalvo@medinaoh.org Clerk of Council Kathy Patton 330-722-9040 kpatton@medinaoh.org

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Building Department Dan Gladish 330-722-9030 dgladish@medinaoh.org Cemetery Department City of Medina Sexton James Hjort 330-722-9056 springgrovecemetery@ medinaoh.org Economic Development Economic Development Director Kimberly Marshall 330-764-3319 kmarshall@medinaoh.org Economic Development & Marketing Manager Barbara Dzur 330-722-9029 bdzur@medinaoh.org

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Planning & Zoning Community Development Director - Andrew Dutton 330-722-9023 adutton@medinaoh.org

Finance Department Finance Director - Keith Dirham 330-722-9051 kdirham@medinaoh.org

Administrative Assistant 330-722-9038

Fire Department Chief Larry Walters 330-725-1772 (non-emergency) lwalters@medinaoh.org

Police Department Chief Edward Kinney 330-725-7777 (non-emergency) ekinney@medinaoh.org

Law Department Law Director - Greg Huber ghuber@medinaoh.org

Recreation Center MCRC Superintendent Christy Moats 330-721-6919 cmoats@medinaoh.org

Administrative Assistant Dena Haswell 330-722-9070 dhaswell@medinaoh.org

Service Department Service Director - Nino Piccoli 330-722-9082 npiccoli@medinaoh.org

Parks Department Director - Jansen Wehrley 785 E. Washington St. 330-721-6950 jwehrley@medinaoh.org

TELECOMMUNICATIONS Armstrong Phone/ Internet/Cable 877-277-5711

AT&T Services Phone/ Internet/Cable 833-864-6597

Medina Community Recreation Center

DIRECTV Cable 855-977-8993 Dish Network Internet/ Cable 833-450-8651 Frontier Phone/Internet 877-462-8188 Omni Fiber Phone/ Internet/Cable 844-844-6664 Viasat Internet 833-414-0349

UTILITIES Columbia Gas of Ohio 800-344-4077 First Energy (Electricity) 800-633-4766 Medina City Water 330-722-9081

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Engineering Department City Engineer Patrick Patton 330-721-4721 ppatton@medinaoh.org

Medina County Sanitary Engineers (sewer) 330-723-9585

Kiwanis Club of Medina PO Box 903 330-298-5152

Medina Solid Waste/ Rubbish 330-722-9026

Main Street Medina 39 Public Square, Ste. 305 330-722-6186 www.mainstreetmedina.com

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce 139 N. Court St., Ste. A 330-723-8773 www.medinachamber.com

Medina County Board of Elections 3800 Stonegate Dr., Suite C 330-722-9278

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION Medina County Convention & Visitors Bureau 23 Public Square, Suite 220 330-722-5502 www.visitmedinacounty.com Medina County District Library 210 S. Broadway St. 330-725-0588 www.mcdl.info Medina County Health Department 4800 Ledgewood Dr. 330-723-9688 Medina County Office of Older Adults 246 Northland Dr. 844-722-3800 Medina County Park District 6364 Deerview Ln. 330-722-9364 Medina County Public Transit 6094 Wedgewood Dr. 330-723-9670

Medina County Veterans Service Office 210 Northland Dr. 330-722-9368

PRE-SCHOOL, K-5

Medina Lions Club 330-725-0687

Heritage School 833 Guilford Blvd.

330-636-4400

Medina Post Office 303 North Court St. 330-722-6511

GRADES: K-5

Medina County District Library

Ella Canavan Elementary 825 Lawrence St. 330-636-4000

GRADES: 9-12

Medina Sunrise Rotary 330-461-9630 Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles 972 North Court St. 330-725-4635

SCHOOLS MEDINA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 739 Weymouth Rd. 330-636-3031 www.medinabees.org Superintendent Aaron Sable 330-636-3010 sablea@medinabees.org

Eliza Northrop Elementary 950 E. Reagan Pkwy.

330-636-4600

H.G. Blake Elementary 4704 Lexington Ridge Dr. 330-636-3900 Ralph E. Waite Elementary 4765 Cobblestone Park Dr. 330-636-4500 Sidney Fenn Elementary 320 N. Spring Grove St. 330-636-4100 GRADES: 6-8 A.I. Root Middle School 333 W. Sturbridge Dr. 330-636-3500 Claggett Middle School 420 East Union St. 330-636-3600

Medina High School 777 East Union St. 330-636-3200 Evolve Academy 222 South Broadway St. 330-636-4213 Medina County Career Center 1101 W. Liberty St. 330-725-8461 www.mcjvs.edu Medina County Career Center South Campus Adult Education 6300 Technology Lane 330-725-8461 www.mcjvs.edu

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Buckeye Local Schools 3044 Columbia Rd. Medina, Ohio 44256 330-722-8257 www.buckeyeschools.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS St. Francis Xavier 612 East Washington St. 330-725-3345 www.sfxmedina.com/school Medina Christian Academy 3646 Medina Rd. (Grades PK-5) 5399 River Styx Rd. (Grades 9-12) 330-725-3227 www.medinachristian.org

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PLACES OF WORSHIP Bethany Baptist Church 7040 Chatham Rd. 330-635-0322

Remsen Christian Church 1500 Remsen Rd. 330-239-1203

Buckeye Christian Assembly 3159 Columbia Rd. 330-764-4099

The Chapel Medina 4855 Lexington Ridge Dr. 330-520-2050 thechapelmedina.com Chatham Community Church 6423 Avon Lake Rd. 330-667-2351 Chippewa Lake Baptist Church 5326 Chippewa Rd. 330-769-2790 Church of Christ 4730 Sharon Copley Rd. 330-725-2201 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 4411 Windfall Rd. 330-723-5200 Cornerstone Chapel 3939 Granger Rd. 330-723-3334 Fellowship Baptist Medina 901 W Liberty St. 330-722-2777 First Medina 3646 Medina Rd. 330-725-5853 Medina First Christian Church 4797 Sharon Copley Rd. 330-723-7021

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 606 E. Washington St. 330-725-4968 St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church 400 N. Broadway St. 330-725-8885

Grace Church Medina East Campus 2325 Medina Rd. 330-239-2600

Medina Assembly of God 830 Lafayette Rd. 330-725-4887

Granger United Methodist Church 1235 Granger Rd. 330-239-2396

Medina Bible Church 787 Lafayette Rd., Bldg. D 330-722-4847

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 317 E Liberty St. 330-725-4131

Medina Church of the Nazarene 6901 Wooster Pike 330-722-7683

Second Baptist Church 451 Bronson St. 330-952-2055

Harvest Presbyterian Church 1095 E Reagan Pkwy.

330-723-0770 Heartland Community Church 3400 Weymouth Rd. 330-725-1948 Williams Campus 787 Lafayette Rd. 330-725-1948 Holy Martyrs Church 3100 Old Weymouth Rd. 330-722-6633 Lafayette United Methodist Church 6201 Lafayette Rd. 330-725-6176 Liberty Baptist Fellowship 111 N Broadway St. 330-256-6498 Living Hope Church 6288 Wooster Pike 330-725-7730 Living Word Lutheran Church 3631 Hamilton Rd. 330-723-6046

Medina Community Church 416 S Broadway St. 330-723-5155

Seventh-Day Adventist Church 3866 Medina Rd. 330-723-0250

Medina Presbyterian Church 5020 Burgundy Bay Blvd.

330-723-1000

United Church of Christ Congregational of Medina 217 E. Liberty St. 330-725-4559

Medina United Methodist Church 4747 Foote Rd. 330-725-4943

Unity of Medina 655 N. Broadway St. 234-802-2137

New Hill Church 580 N State Rd. 330-800-0976

Waltz A Global Methodist Church 7465 Egypt Rd. 330-722-1015

Poe United Methodist Church 6712 Wadsworth Rd. 330-722-0521 Poiema Church 5301 Chippewa Rd. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 3355 Medina Rd. 330-723-8293

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Weymouth Community Church 2756 Stony Hill Rd. 330-723-1750 York United Methodist Church 6566 Norwalk Rd. 330-725-8147

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DINING GUIDE 17 Public Square

Cups Collective

111 Bistro Medina

Diner 42

126 N. Court St. 330-241-5990 www.cupscafe.org

17 Public Square 330-952-2330 www.17publicsquare.com

2736 Medina Rd. 330-952-1122 www.111bistro.com

A Cupcake a Day

115 W. Liberty St. 330-389-1247 www.acupcakeaday.com

Aladdin’s

951 N Court St. 330-636-7755 www.aladdins.com

Antonio's Pizza

3825 Pearl Rd. 330-725-1111 www.antoniospizza.net

Applebee’s

4115 Pearl Rd. 330-723-2311 www.applebees.com/en

Asian Grill

1164 N. Court St. 330-764-3332 www.medinaasiangrill.com

Big Dog Daddy’s

320 S. Court St. 330-952-1870 www.bigdogdaddys.com

Biggby Coffee 5145 Buehlers Dr. 330-952-0105 www.biggby.com

Blue Heron Brewery

3227 Blue Heron Tr. 330-870-2583 www.blueheronmedina.com/ brewpub

665 Lafayette Rd. 330-725-2777 www.diner-42.com

Dominic’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

Bob Evans

Chipotle Mexican Grill

3049 Medina Rd. 330-725-3343 www.bobevans.com

3070 Medina Rd. 330-721-1747 www.chipotle.com

Brown Derby

Cin Dees Place

4904 Grande Blvd.

330-721-1348

5051 Eastpointe Dr. 330-721-1731 www.brownderbyusa.com

Bubbleberry

102 W. Washington St. 330-721-0793 www.lemonberryfrozenyogurt .com/bubbleberry

Buffalo Wild Wings

5050 Eastpointe Dr. 330-764-9464 www.buffalowildwings.com

Candyapple & Co.

109 W. Washington St. 330-635-0132 www.candyappleco.com

Center Café Restaurant –

Medina County Career Center 1101 W Liberty St. 330-721-0229 www.mcjvs.edu/?page_id=252

Chill Artisan Ice Cream

11 Public Square 2775 Medina Rd. 330-722-3035 www.chill-icecream.com

J a n e ’ s

899 N. Court St. 330-725-2303

232 W. Smith Rd. 330-722-6700 www.cindeesplace.com

Circles on the Square Donuts 28 Public Square 330-952-2728 www.circlesonthesquare.net

Dominic’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

320 S. Court St. 330-952-2087 www.thefarmerstable medina.com

Fiesta Jalapeños

4913 Grande Blvd.

330-723-9896 www.fiestajalapenos.us

First Watch

221 S. Jefferson St. 330-725-8424 www.dominicspizzamedina.com

1001 N. Court St. 330-661-4693 www.firstwatch.com

Don Tequila Mexican Restaurant

Foundry Social

1158 N. Court St. 330-723-7917 www.dontequilamedinaoh.com

Dragon Buffet

1201 N. Court St. 330-725-6155

Dunkin’ Donuts

333 Foundry St. 330-333-9000 www.thefoundrysocial.com

Geppetto’s Pizza & Ribs 1038 N. Court St. 330-225-4100 www.geppettos.com

Gionino’s Pizza

1209 N. Court St. 330-722-4040

960 N. Court St. 330-572-0068 www.citybbq.com

203 Lafayette Rd. 330-722-2727 www.gioninos.com

2739 Medina Rd. 330-721-8271 www.dunkindonuts.com

Grab & Go Drive-Thru & Pub

Cool Beans Café

East of Chicago Pizza

City Barbeque

103 W. Liberty St. 330-723-7174 www.coolbeansmedina.com

The Corkscrew Saloon

811 W. Liberty St. 330-725-0220 www.thecorkscrewsaloon.com

Courthouse Pizzeria

2 Public Square 330-952-1743 www.courthousepizzeria.com

Crumbl Cookies

1124 N. Court St. 330-461-9922 www.crumbl.com

307 S. Court St. 330-723-0510 www.eastofchicago.com

Edamame Ramen Hibachi and Boba

3597 Medina Rd. 330-952-0139 www.facebook.com/profile. php?id= 61553074617790 &mibextid=LQQJ4d

Emi’s Taqueria

249 Lafayette Rd. 330-722-7528 www.emistaqueria.com

D i n e r

Breakfast Lunch Private Events

5145 Buehlers Drive, Medina, OH Catering Available

330-952-0105 A Taste of Home with an Eastern European Twist 115 Public Square l Downtown Medina l 216-298-7113.

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The Farmers Table

5145 Buehlers Dr.

www.biggby.com

236 N. State St. 330-461-4042 www.facebook.com/ gngbeverage

Grande Café and Roastery 4080 Creative Living Way 330-591-4371 www.medinacreative housing.com/grande-caferoastery

Granite Grill at Shale Creek

5420 Wolff Rd. 330-723-8774 www.shalecreekgolfclubggp.com

Griddles Café

986 N. Court St. 330-722-9806

The Foundry: 124 N. Court St. 216-622-5635 www.thegrindmedina.com

Guy’s Pizza Co.

800 Lafayette Rd. 330-723-7600 www.guyspizzaco.com

H2 Huth & Harris Wine Merchants

221 S. Court St. 330-805-3212 www.h2winemerchants.com

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

1050 S. Court St. 330-952-2313 www.handelsicecream.com

Happy Garden

3725 Medina Rd., #103 330-725-7099 www.happygardenoh.com

Hemingway’s Underground 236 S Court St. 216-938-4012 www.hemingwaysunder ground.com

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Jane’s Diner

Honey Bee Bakery

23 Public Square 330-725-0912 www.honeybeebakery medina.com

Hop Hing Chinese Restaurant

891 N. Court St. 330-722-6135 www.newhophing.com

House of Hunan

18 Public Square 330-722-1899 www.thehouseofhunan.com

Hutch Nutrition

503C S. Court St. 330-952-0469 www.hutchsportsxpe.com/ classes/nutrition

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Jane’s Diner

115 Public Square 330-722-0511 www.Facebook.com/ JanesOnTheSquare

Jersey Mike’s Subs

1174 N. Court St. 614-260-7689 www.jerseymikes.com

Jimmy John’s

240 N. Court St. 330-721-7700 www.jimmyjohns.com

Johnny J's Pub & Grill 925 N. Court St. 330-721-0082 www.johnnyjspub.com

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RISING PROUDLY on Medina’s west side, The Foundry is a place where history and progress meet.

The story began in 1871, when the building opened as the Medina Foundry, later becoming the Hollow Ware Company, which manufactured iron skillets, kettles, and general household goods. In 1916, it merged with a furnace manufacturer to become the Henry Furnace Company, later manufacturing furnaces and air conditioning units.

The plant remained in operation until the late 1990s, and the facility fell silent.

After years of vacancy, new owners purchased the property in 2013 and began an ambitious renovation.

The project preserved the building’s historic character — soaring 46-foot ceilings, steel girders, and original brickwork — while adding modern upgrades.

The revitalization took shape with the arrival of High Voltage Karting in 2015, followed by Foundry Social and MAD Brewing in 2019. Visitors can enjoy billiards, ping pong, bocce, duckpin bowling, arcade and video games, alongside a full kitchen, bar, and house-brewed craft beer. Foundry Social and MAD Brewing have quickly become regional destinations for food and fun.

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Johnny Malloy's Sports Pub

1038 N. Court St. 330-723-4100 www.johnnymalloysmedina.com

Jo Jo’s Sports Bar & Grill

221 S. Jefferson St. 330-722-5656 www.dominicspizzamedina.com

Keller Café Bistro

Little Caesars

Master Pizza

Longhorn Steakhouse

Medina Brewing Company

1174 N. Court St. 330-723-2012 www.littlecaesars.com

4907 Grande Blvd.

330-721-4585 www.longhornsteakhouse.com

Los Cantaritos Mexican Restaurant

320 S. Court St. 330-952-2084 www.keller-market.com/ cafe-bistro

930 W. Liberty St. 330-439-7348 www.loscantaritosmexican grilleoh.com

Lagerheads BBQ Smokehouse

MAD Brewing Co.

333 Foundry St. 330-333-9000 www.madbrewingcompany.com

2832 Abbeyville Rd. 330-725-1947 www.lagerheads.us

Marcello’s New York Pizza

Lager Heads Brewing Company

2777 Medina Rd. 330-559-3333 www.marcellonypizza.com

325 W. Smith Rd. 330-721-2337 www.lagerheads.us

Marco’s Pizza

201 S. Court St. 330-721-0793 www.lemonberryfrozen yogurt.com

320 S. Court St. 330-952-1217 www.medinabrewing company.com

Miss Molly’s Tea Room

140 W. Washington St., #6 330-725-6830 www.missmollys.net

Foundry Social

On Tap

ParTake Kitchen

2736 Medina Rd. 330-725-1972 www.ontapgrille.com

540 Blake Ave. 330-461-9998 www.partakekitchen.com

Monarca Cantina

The Original Steaks and Hoagies

108 Public Square 330-723-0010 www.monarca.co

947 N. Court St. 330-952-0878 www.steaksandhoagies.com

Mr. Hero

Panda Kitchen

P.J. Marley's

119 Public Square 330-722-6328 www.pjmarleys.com

Planted Flag Brewery

1029 N. Court St. 330-722-4376 www.mrhero.com

503 S. Court St. 330-725-2989

3594 Pearl Rd. 330-952-2739 www.plantedflag.com

NY Bagel Deli

Panera Bread

4065 Pearl Rd. 330-721-4728 www.panerabread.com

Polar Bear Club at Castle Noel

3725 Medina Rd., #115 330-952-0985 www.nybageldelis.com

244 N. Court St. 330-725-0101 www.marcos.com

Lemonberry Frozen Yogurt

2736 Medina Rd. 330-723-9700 www.masterpizza.com

Papa John’s Pizza

500 S. Court St. 330-725-7575 www.papajohns.com

260 S. Court St. 330-721-6635 www.castlenoel.com

Project Sushi

3579 Medina Rd. 330-661-0017 www.project-sushi.com

Upscale Fine Dining Monday - Thursday 11am-8:30pm Friday & Saturday 11am-9:30pm Fine dining menu opens at 5pm Closed on Sundays

Casual Pub Downstairs

Locally Owned & Operated by Renowned Chef John Kolar, CIA Graduate

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Thyme2Restaurant.com

Sérénité Restaurant

Thyme²

Something’s Popping

Tilted Farmer

Sully’s Irish Pub

Timber Lodge

538 W. Liberty St. 330-952-2611 www.sereniterestaurant.com

Biggby Coffee

Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar 1122 N. Court St. 330-952-0088

2736 Medina Rd., #109 330-952-1721 www.pulpjuiceandsmoothie.com

Quaker Steak & Lube 4094 Pearl Rd. 330-723-5823 www.thelube.com

Romeo’s OT Sports Grille / Romeo's Pizza 1100 N. Court St. 330-723-6111 www.romeospizza.com

Santosuosso’s Pizza, Pasta & Vino

3725 Medina Rd. 330-764-9888 www.santosuossos.com

47 Public Square 330-722-3088 www.somethingspopping.com

117 W. Liberty St. 330-764-3333 www.sullysmedina.com

Sweets & Geeks

342 E. Smith Rd. 330-662-4272 www.sweetsandgeeks.com

Sweet Mango Thai Cuisine

871 N. Court St. 330-952-2637 www.sweetmangoohio.com

Swine BBQ

117 Public Square 330-725-3322 www.swinebbq.net

113 W. Smith Rd. 330-764-4114 www.thymetherestaurant.com

7249 Wooster Pike 330-315-1858 www.thetiltedfarmer.com Thyme2

2809 Pearl Rd. 330-725-6288 www.timberlodgemedina.com

Tokyo Hibachi & Sushi

1132 N. Court St. 330-952-2818 www.medinatokyo.com

Tres Potrillos

3175 Medina Rd. 330-723-5600 www.trespotrillosmexican restaurant.com

Twiisted Burgers & Sushi

985 Boardman Alley 330-661-0606 www.twiisted.com

Vicious Biscuit

4136 Pearl Rd. Coming Soon! www.viciousbiscuit.com

Waffle House

3190 Medina Rd. 330-725-1538 www.wafflehouse.com

Waffle O Waffle

799 N. Court St., #17 330-722-8689 www.waffleowaffle.com

Wingstop

1104 N Court St. 234-266-9838 www.wingstop.com

Wrecking Crew Brew Works 144 N. Court St. 330-952-1480 www.wreckingcrew brewworks.com

Yours Truly

3725 Medina Rd. 330-722-5800 www.ytr.com Multiple locations of fast-food restaurants are located in Medina. Every effort has been made to provide a complete and accurate restaurant list for the community magazine.

Please contact us in reference to corrections as there are restaurant openings and closings in the area after the magazine is published.

John Kolar

Thyme2

For over two decades, John and Kathy Kolar have been proud to call Medina home. Both natives of Northeast Ohio—Kathy grew up in Copley and John in Hinckley—the couple moved to Medina after John graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in New York. Here, they built both their family and their business, raising two sons, now 20 and 23, while establishing a lasting place in Medina’s dining community.

Their culinary journey began with the opening of Three Birds in Lakewood in 2003. In October 2006, John introduced Medina to Thyme the Restaurant, later evolving into Thyme² in 2012. The restaurant’s open kitchen design remains one of John’s favorite features, allowing him to interact directly with guests while watching them enjoy their meals.

Inspired by his mother—both his cooking mentor and toughest critic— John creates elegant, New American cuisine along with pub classics.

During the challenges of COVID-19, Thyme² adapted by offering family meals to go, providing guests with familiar, hearty dishes while navigating the realities of pandemic restrictions.

Working alongside the Farm Bureau, the Kolars have hosted Farm Dinners that have generated over $250,000 for Feeding Medina County, as well as hosting Breakfast with Santa for families of Garfield Elementary School. For John, though, the most gratifying reward of restaurant ownership has been the friendships and relationships built along the way.

“The Medina community has been caring, supportive, and understanding,” John reflects.

“Thank you, Medina, for letting us in and supporting us all these years. It’s been great!”

Now proudly serving the community for 20 years, Thyme2 continues to be a cornerstone of Medina’s dining scene, blending culinary passion with community spirit—an enduring recipe for connection, gratitude, and good food.

John Kolar, Owner

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ADVERTISER INDEX Acme Fresh Market l Grocery Store................................................. p 12 Armstrong l Cable/Internet/Telephone/Broadband Connectivity...... p 15 Biggby Coffee l Coffee Shop........................................................... p 34 The BookShelf l Used Bookstore...................................................... p 28 Brock 11 Consulting l Human Resources/ Organizational Development............................................................ p 20 Bunker Hill Golf Course & Event Center l Golf Course/ Event Center.................................................................................... p 24 The Chapel Medina l Church........................................................... p 21 City of Medina l City Government..................................................... p 7 Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital l Hospital/Medical Facilities....... p 18 Cold Stream Air Service l Flight Training, Tours, Maintenance......... p 32 Corrigan Krause l Accounting & Consulting Services....................... p 33 Dominic’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant l Restaurant..................... p 30 Everything Outdoor Camping & Tactical l Camping/Outdoor/ Tactical Supplies............................................................................... p 26 Ferrell-Whited Physical Therapy l Physical Therapy Services......p 11, 20 Five-Star Gymnastics l Gymnastics & Fitness Center........................ p 24 Foundry Social l Restaurant/Entertainment...................................... p 35 Gembala, McLaughlin & Pecora l Attorneys/Law Firm.................... p 33 Heartland Community Church l Church......................................... p 33 High Voltage Indoor Karting l Indoor Go Karting.......................... p 35 Hospice of the Western Reserve l Hospice/ Palliative Care Services..................................................................... p 19 Iler Networking & Computing l Networking & Computer Service/Sales.................................................................................... p 29 Image Builders Marketing l Community Magazine Publisher.... p 38, 39 The Interior Design Studio l Interior Design Services...................... p 22 Jane’s Diner l Restaurant.................................................................. p 34 JK Gift Shop l Gift Shop/Home Decor.............................................. p 22 JoJo’s Sports Bar & Grille l Restaurant............................................ p 30 The Landscape Shop l Residential/Commercial Landscaping............ p 32 Life’s Treasures Thrift Shop l Thrift Store....................................... p 14 MAD Brewing Company at Foundry Social l Brewery................... p 35 Main Street Medina l Main Street Organization.............................. p 22 Medina Bible Church l Church........................................................ p 33 Medina Christian Academy l School/Private................................... p 16 Medina Community Recreation Center l Recreation Center.......... p 26 Medina County Career Center l School/Career & Technical............ p 17 Medina County Convention & Visitors Bureau l Visitors Bureau/ Tourism............................................................................................ p 23 Medina County District Library l Library ....................................... p 28 Medina County Federal Credit Union l Credit Union/ Financial Services............................................................................. p 20 Medina County Health Department l Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health Support............................................................... p 21 Medina County Veterans Service Office l Veterans Services.......... p 26 Medina Gem Co. l Jewelry Sales/Service.......................................... p 23 New Leaf Ventures l Home Builder....................................... Back Cover Off the Wagon l Toy/Novelty/Game/Gift Shop................................. p 23 On the Spot Heating & Cooling l HVAC Repair/Maintenance......... p 28 Owens Corning l Manufacturer/Employment Opportunities............ p 13 Plastipak l Manufacturer/Employment Opportunities....................... p 15 Project: LEARN of Medina County l Community Resource............. p 28 PSE Credit Union l Credit Union/Financial Services........................... p 27 Redwood Apartment Neighborhoods l Apartment Neighborhoods................................................................................ p 32 Root Candles l Candles/Gifts/Home Decor......................................... p 3

Rumpke l Waste & Recycling Services............................................... p 31 Salon Evangelene l Salon & Spa Services......................................p 1, 19 Social Lights l Modern Interactive Photo Booth Rental..................... p 26 The Society l Community Resource.................................................. p 29 South Court Dental l Dentist/Dental Services.................................... p 9 Thyme² l Restaurant................................................................... p 36, 37 TWB Company l Manufacturer/Employment Opportunities............................................................. Inside Front Cover VA Northeast Ohio Health Care l Veterans Health Services....................................................................... Inside Back Cover Van’s Auto Service & Tire Pros l Auto Service & Tire Shop............. p 40 Westfield Group l Insurance Services................................................. p 5 Westwood Place Senior Living l Independent Senior Living........... p 27 Wichert Insurance l Insurance Services............................................ p 22

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cott Hughes and Alex Kaldy Drellishak are the driving force and friendly faces behind Image Builders Marketing.

Scott Hughes, Vice President of Sales, thrives on promoting businesses in his hometown, North Ridgeville, and other cities in the Cleveland area. Celebrating his 19th year with IBM, he is passionate about magazines and print advertising since his college days at the University of Toledo. “Our community magazines are a great advertising medium and marketing tool. Our publications are reference guides, information directories, and visitors magazines.”

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Van's Tire started out in the Wadsworth community over 30 years ago. Joshua Baughman, a native of Norton, Ohio, took over the Wadsworth location in September of 2013, and updated the name to Van's Auto Service & Tire Pros. Since then, 16 more locations have been added to the Van's family of stores in Northeast and Central Ohio, and New York.

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