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'Hall of Framers' to occupy former home of The Shoppe in Berea: Around The Town
BEREA, Ohio—Hall of Framers, which has operated a retail store at Great Northern Mall for the last six years, will open a new shop at 138 Front St. (the former home of The Shoppe) the first week in September. Andrew Reimer and his wife, Ceyanna, said they would combine...
Ravenna time capsule collection to run through Sept. 27
There's still time to submit contributions to Ravenna's time capsule. The city of Ravenna has extended the deadline to submit items to be included in the time capsule that is tied to its 225th anniversary. Items now can be submitted through Sept. 27, said Chelsea Gregor, clerk of Ravenna City Council and president of Main Street Ravenna.
Brunswick football preview: Koleton Carter gives Blue Devils a fresh start — 2024 camp tour
BRUNSWICK, Ohio — Cooper Neel is aware of Brunswick’s football history, making deep OHSAA playoff runs through the mid-2000s. That’s been too long for the senior receiver, who is entering his third year on varsity and seeking his first winning season. The Blue Devils enjoyed those for three straight seasons from 2019-21, but have won just six games combined in the last two years.
Bob Frank musical performance July 10
The Solon branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library will host musician Bob Frank from 7 to 8 p.m. July 10 at 34125 Portz Parkway. Frank, the founder of the Cleveland Blues Society and 2023 inductee into the Cleveland Blues Hall of Fame, will perform blues, rock and other music.
Fireworks suspected in sparking 3-home blaze: Cleveland Fire
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - 19 News crews are on the scene of a fire that damaged three homes on Cleveland’s East Side. Cleveland Fire received calls around 4:30 a.m. Friday morning of a fire on12200 block of Osceola Avenue. According to Cleveland Fire, the fire began on the second...
Real estate: Massillon shopping center, commercial properties sold for $5.2 million
A Massillon shopping center on Amherst Road and building on Lake Avenue have changed ownership, according to the latest real estate transfers filed with the Stark County Auditor's Office. The properties — which include a Marc's store — at 1409 Amherst Road NE, 1527 Amherst Road NE and 1420 Lake...
Massillon councilman shows up at resident's house following social media exchange
MASSILLON – City Councilman Mike Snee has been accused of intimidation by a former political opponent after showing up at the man's home to question a social media exchange. Snee, a Ward 6 Republican, went Saturday night to the residence of David McCune, a Democrat who ran against him last fall, to confront him about a series of Facebook posts. Snee apparently felt slighted by some of the messages. ...
How to get tickets for Thurman Munson dinner where Yankees World Series hero will speak
World Series hero Mike Torrez will speak at annual Thurman Munson dinner in Canton. Tickets available to public. Event promotes Munson's Hall of Fame candidacy. New York Yankees World Series hero Mike Torrez will be the guest speaker at an annual dinner honoring Thurman Munson in Canton. The Thurman Munson...
Richland Correctional Institution union, inmates worry safety at risk from inmate drug use
The union that represents staff at Richland Correctional Institution says repeated drug use by inmates is putting staff and inmate safety at risk. “We have continued concerns about repeated drug use by inmates at the Richland Correctional Institution," Chris Mabe, the president of the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association, said in a prepared...
Ring-a-ding-ding -- Sinatra Selects set for ORMACO debut 7/6 at Medina Square
Ring-a-ding-ding, Cleveland native Lou Armagno is keeping the music of Frank Sinatra alive and well in Northeast Ohio. Joining the popular tribute singer for a Sinatra Selects show at Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach’s Jazz Under the Stars series this Saturday (July 6) at the Uptown Park Gazebo is vocalist Dianne Palmer.
Report: Darius Garland was ‘pissed’ when he read that he would request trade if Cavs brought back Donovan Mitchell
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland reportedly wasn’t happy with the rumors that suggested he would want to leave the Cavs if they signed guard Donovan Mitchell to an extension this offseason. “I am not convinced that Darius wants out,” Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor said. “I’m not convinced that Darius is...
Jon Gruden Set to Take Charge as Cleveland Browns Head Coach
Jon Gruden is renowned for his roles in the Oakland Raiders' tuck-rule game and leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory. Gruden's career included a notable stint at ESPN and a return to coaching with the Raiders. The Cleveland Browns, struggling with consistent success, are eyeing Gruden...
‘They worked hard to take $97!’: Cleveland couple pays for towing service they never received
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Asia Williams said she and her boyfriend were shorted out of their hard-earned money from J and T Towing of Maple, which they believed was a legitimate business. “I requested a refund but of course she has not sent it back” said Williams . Williams...
How Holocaust Education Took Jodi Elowitz From MN To Cincinnati To Working For Ohio
As Jodi Elowitz puts it, the field of Holocaust education has a habit of choosing people, whether they intended to work in it or not. For her, that moment of choosing happened almost 30 years ago in St. Paul, where the Jewish Community Center used to host a monthly talk series with Holocaust survivors.
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