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NBA Trade Rumors: Cavaliers and 76ers Eyeing Two Nets Forwards
With most of the top players in NBA Free Agency gone, many teams have their roster set for next year. At the same time, some teams are still looking to fill certain gaps on their roster and have shifted toward the trade market. The Brooklyn Nets already traded away Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks which signaled their direction to start a rebuild. The Nets have other players they would like to trade in Dorian Finney-Smith and Cameron Johnson. Both players should have an interest in the league however, it could be difficult to trade with the new CBA.
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.
Avon bike parade brings children, families together to celebrate July Fourth
Independence Day in Avon started with the ring of a bell. Hundreds of children and families lined up on bicycles outside the Avon Aquatic Center on Thursday morning for the city’s annual July Fourth Bike Parade. The event was held with the city collaborating with Avon Christian Heritage Church.
EPA to discuss plans to replace lead water lines in Warren
The Warren water department announced that it will be holding a "Get the Lead Out" initiative event in partnership with both federal and Ohio EPA to address lead service lines throughout the cities water system. The event is scheduled to take place on Monday, July 8, from 6 p.m. to...
'A big difference in our lives:' Reliable broadband comes to rural Tuscarawas County
With the help of federal dollars, Spectrum has expanded broadband to households in southern Tuscarawas County. In the past, some residents had to sit in their driveway or drive to the top of a hill to talk on their cellphones. Rural residents say they now get to live like people...
'An exciting time': Mansfield teacher recalls being cut from The Shawshank Redemption
April Luedy still remembers nearly everything from the day her scene in the greatest movie of all time was filmed downtown Mansfield. "That's where we sat under a tent," she pointed from the intersection of Main and Fifth streets. "We waited there for hours." ...
Youngstown’s five champion boxers honored in the city’s Walk of Fame
Youngstown marked its boxing history by announcing Thursday that the city’s five champion boxers will be inducted to the Youngstown Walk of Fame. They include Harry Arroyo, Greg Richardson, Ray ‘Boom Boom’ Mancini, Kelly Pavlik, and Jeff Lampkin. “We are thrilled to honor these incredible athletes who...
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...
Browns 1,000-Yard RB Named as Potential Trade Piece
Jerome Ford is coming off a breakout season but the Cleveland Browns running back could find himself on the move with Nick Chubb’s return on the horizon. Ford took over the lead back duties last season after Chubb’s injury in Week 2. After seeing a very limited workload as a rookie, Ford reeled off 1,132 total yards — 813 rushing and 319 receiving.
Roofing contractor builds shelter for Canfield man who waves at cars passing by home
If you drive down Route 46 in Canfield near the Kirk Road intersection, you've probably seen Christopher Wetzel. Wetzel sits outside of his Canfield home waving at all the cars that drive by and keeps count of each one that honks at him each day. He's tallied nearly 800 honks by Thursday afternoon.
AL Contender Lands Blue Jays Superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. In Blockbuster Three-Team Trade Proposal That Would Shake Up The Pennant Race
A massive trade proposal has the Toronto Blue Jays sending franchise superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in a three-team deal that would drastically alter the 2024 World Series race. The Blue Jays (39-47) have been one of the biggest disappointments in baseball this season, and they look poised to sell at...
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