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Behind the Scenes: WKYC Channel 3 Features The BEAT

We’re usually the ones behind the camera- but this time, the story was us. See why WKYC Channel 3 highlighted our award-winning program.

The Coverage Starts Here

Our journalists cover all of Medina County. Every member of The BEAT is required to product six written and on-camera stories each year. Explore this rotating selection of our latest field work.


Niko’s Brings a Taste of the Mediterranean Sea to Brunswick

By Kaydin Wright, BEAT reporter

Big flavor has come to town with the grand opening of Niko’s Gyros To Go Brunswick on Monday, February 9th. Anthony and Gena Saied, owners of Niko’s Brunswick, have worked at the takeout-based Niko’s Gyros To Go in North Royalton for 5 years, and decided it was time to bring their passion for Mediterranean food to Brunswick.


The Starfish Effect: Brodie’s Good Vibe Tribe Changing Lives

By Charlie Pistone, BEAT reporter

A woman walking along a shoreline notices a man tossing starfish back into the ocean. When she asks why, he explains he is trying to save them. She gestures to the beach, covered in hundreds of starfish, and questions how much of a difference he could possibly make. In response, he throws one more starfish into the water and says, “I just changed that one starfish’s life.”


Ohio Pie: The Creation of Ohio-Style Pizza

By Olivia LaScola, BEAT reporter

In Brunswick, Ohio, Ohio Pie has become a staple in the local community since opening on February 9, 2019. Founded by Nick Robson, Ohio Pie introduced the Original Ohio Style Pizza to the community.


Jim Kovi: Paving the Way for Brunswick Athletics

By Ryan Halko, BEAT Reporter

Brunswick sports fans, get ready! Jim Kovi, the Athletic Director (AD) of Brunswick City Schools, has always been passionate about sports and the student-athletes that fuel the district’s athletic programs.


Medina’s The Coffee Colony: A Store That Goes Deeper Than Coffee and Tea

By Harper Finley, BEAT reporter

Despite the name, it’s not only tea and coffee they sell, but hot cocoa, local honey, jelly, home decor, and much more that makes it a unique shop to stop by.


Medina’s Snap Fitness: An Enlightening Experience

By Brooke Thomas, BEAT Reporter

Whether it be to train for a sport, go with a friend, or simply just for fun, working out can be for everyone. Snap Fitness, owned by Kimberly Schuerger and Brian Tracey, is located in Medina at 919 North Court Street.


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