Hot Shots: Freight train near the Foundry

Lisa Bertok

A train rumbles to a near stop on Medina's near west side on Aug. 13, 2025.

Published August 19, 2025 - 5:10 a.m.

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Medina Weekly reader Lisa Bertok took this photograph of a train in the area of Foundry Social on Medina's near west side.

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Hot Shots: Freight train near the Foundry

A train rumbles to a near stop on Medina's near west side on Aug. 13, 2025.

Giving Tree ornaments help fund arts programs for underserved Medina County residents

Medina Library hosts ‘Artists Sharing the Gift of Art’ holiday exhibit

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Medina Library hosts ‘Artists Sharing the Gift of Art’ holiday exhibit

St. Matthew volunteers help Tennessee community recover from Hurricane Helene

Medina High Drama Club to perform 'Peter and the Starcatcher' this weekend

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