Highland Local School District sent a notice to parents and families on Thursday warning them about cases of whooping cough in the district. The Medina County Health Department informed the district of the probable cases. Several students in the district were in direct contact with their non-school-aged siblings who tested positive for whooping cough, the district said. If your child exhibits symptoms of whooping cough, the district said to contact their primary care physician or the Medina County Health Department ..read more

With consistent warmer weather on the way, Wadsworth leaders are looking to capitalize on patio weather and let people roam on foot with their favorite beer, wine, and alcohol. City council members recently passed a designated outdoor refreshment area totaling about 16 acres in the central business district. Since 2015, Ohio law has allowed designated outdoor refreshment areas, which allow local governments to exempt a specific area from open container provisions. The state said there are currently 167 designated outdoor refreshment areas. It means adults of drinking age who purchase a designa ..read more

A local sexual assault survivor is on a mission to help others who have also lived through traumatic situations. Kelsey Lambrakis, of North Ridgeville, is bringing awareness and helping to make changes at local police departments and sheriff's offices so that victims feel believed, supported and comforted. In 2022, Lambrakis was the victim of a sexual assault in Medina County. The crime was committed by a man she knows. "It really, truly imploded every inch of my life," Lambrakis said. When she reported the crime to the Medina County Sheriff's Office, she was interviewed in a room that felt co ..read more

A new report shows more retirees are choosing to spend their golden years in the Buckeye State. Twelve cities in Ohio are ranked among the top 50 best suburbs for retirees, according to thisoldhouse.com. Brunswick ranked in the top 10, landing at number eight. Good Morning Cleveland anchor Mike Brookbank spoke with one of the authors of the report about what makes Brunswick such a great destination. "Brunswick did great in everything," said Taelor Candiloro, a data journalist. "Over 17% of the population in Brunswick are senior citizens, but only around 6% of that population is actually living ..read more

With the total eclipse of the sun less than two weeks away, many cities are gearing up for watch parties, large crowds and a slew of events. That includes Medina which is going big after it was named a Solar Eclipse Ambassador location by the Great Lakes Science Center. The city, known for its shopping and welcoming people to the historic Square, is expecting a boom in visitors April 8. "We are expecting, or we're told, that we'll have a huge influx of folks," said Barbara Dzur, who handles economic development and marketing for Medina. The city is hosting a solar eclipse countdown watch party ..read more

Candy creator by day. Amateur astronomer by night. Medina businessman Larry Johns loves to satisfy a sweet tooth for customers, and he also has a big appetite to learn about our galaxy. Johns owns McJak Candy, which makes about one million lollipops a day and 3,000 cups of cotton candy daily. The company, which has 40 employees, also makes fudge and is getting back into the popcorn business. "It's always fun to be in a candy factory. People call me the Willy Wonka of Medina," Johns said. While candy-making is his profession, Johns is equally excited to talk about his hobby outer space and the ..read more

It's back to the drawing board for some school districts after voters across Northeast Ohio voted down several school levies on Tuesday. Whether they were new levies or renewals of existing ones, voters in districts such as Medina, Strongsville, Brunswick, Ravenna, Richmond Heights, Garfield Heights and more now must look for new solutions after unofficial results from their board of elections show voters narrowly rejecting school taxes. RELATED: 2024 March 19 Primary Election Results In Brunswick's case, the operating levy had been in place since 1994 and contributed $3.2 million annually to ..read more

A 9-year-old was hit by a car while crossing the street near Medina Public Square on his way to school Tuesday morning. The boy's father, John McKay, tells News 5 he wants drivers to see the video as a warning. "Traffic is chaos around there," said McKay. "I tried to get there as quick as I possibly could." McKay said it's a phone call no parent wants to receive. "It's scaring me; I have never been that terrified in my life," said McKay. This isn't the first pedestrian to be hit near Medina Public Square in recent years. According to Medina Police, the child hit Tuesday morning is the first pe ..read more

News 5 has been telling you about the shortage of bus drivers plaguing many school districts here in Northeast Ohio. Bus driver shortage It's a problem impacting much of the country. USA Today surveyed school transportation leaders across the nation and 92% said their operations are strained by driver shortages and 40% say they've had to reduce transportation services to deal with the shortages. Brunswick is actively hiring for several school bus driver jobs. This weekend, they're taking a new, unique approach to recruitment efforts. The district is hosting a hiring event where you can test dr ..read more

Sixteen Brunswick High School students need the communitys support so they can impact the lives of those fighting a tough battle. Its the hard work of our team that gives us the confidence that well get there, said Teddy Bickley. A group of Brunswick High School students is on a mission to improve the lives of others. I think when we hear about cancer sometimes, we think that thats not something that can happen to me or someone I know and then when you get the opportunity to meet someone, the opportunity to see someone going through that, it feels real, said Brunswick for a Brighter Future co ..read more