News roundup for Jan. 8

Vehicle crashes into Montville Township Discount Drug Mart A 76-year-old woman drove her vehicle into Discount Drug Mart, 5923 Wooster Pike Road, on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in no injuries and no structural damage. "We got a call that she had struck the building of Drug Mart," Montville Township police Sgt. Cory Searle said. "At first, we were thinking that it protruded into the building, but on arrival, we noticed that the building was structurally intact. Nobody was injured, nobody was in front of the car. Nothing inside was damaged, just some items fell off the shelves." Searle said the woman said she slid through the parking spot and into the building. The cause is under investigation, he said. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene, as the vehicle's passenger was experiencing some lightheadedness unrelated to the crash. Medina business owner makes donation to Free Clinic of Medina County Just before Christmas, Medina business owner Norbert "Nobby" Lewandowski visited the Free Clinic of Medina County and presented Clinic Director Nancy Peacock with a check for $25,000. "I have been fortunate to build an accounting firm in Medina, attend Kent State University and Case Western University throughout my career," he wrote in a note to the clinic. "In deep appreciation for the investment Free Clinic of Medina County has made to so many others in the community, I would like to thank the entire organization of physicians, nurses, volunteers, administrators and board of directors for their commitment." Peacock said she was honored by his gift to the clinic. "My heart is so full with Nobby's generosity as well as his kindness in providing such a meaningful donation to the most vulnerable neighbors and friends in our community," she said. State Sen. Mark Romanchuk sworn into 136th General Assembly State Sen. Mark Romancuk, R-Ontario, was sworn into the 136th General Assembly on Monday. It is his second term in the Ohio Senate. "I am humbled to continue serving our community at the statehouse," he said. "I look forward to another successful two years working toward creating a strong business climate and promoting economic growth in Ohio." Medina County Economic Development Corporation January member meeting breakfast The Medina County Economic Development Corp. will have its January member meeting breakfast on Jan. 16 at the Galaxy Event Center at 201 Park Centre Drive in Wadsworth. Networking and a breakfast buffet will begin at 7:30 a.m., and the program will start at 8 a.m. During the program, Medina County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Bethany Dentler will give the state of Medina County report, which will review what happened in 2024. Registration is required and must be done by Friday. Register at tinyurl.com/56vam6k2. Local students named to dean's list at Olivet Nazarene University The following Medina County students were named to the fall 2024 dean's list at Olivet Nazarene University: Grace Cornelius of Wadsworth Jenifer Niedzwiecki of Medina.