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Berea City Council enacts zoning to allow dual-use cannabis dispensary
BEREA, Ohio -- After months of discussion, City Council finally adopted an ordinance at a July 22 special meeting that enables one dual-use cannabis dispensary to be located on the city’s west side. Only one properly licensed medical and recreational use dispensary may operate in Berea, and it must...
Young Athlete Collapses On Wellington Field & Dies The Next Day
Delani Smith played football during his four years at the school before heading off to college. He was practicing on the school's football field on Monday when he collapsed and passed away a the hospital the next day.
Fridrich Bicycle announces that it will close soon
CLEVELAND, Ohio — After 141 years, Fridrich Bicycle in Ohio City is closing its doors for good on Aug. 31. Chuck Fridrich announced earlier in the year that he was looking to sell the shop, but had yet to set a closing date at the time. A Fridrich employee confirmed to cleveland.com Friday that the bike shop will close at the end of August.
Final Friday rocks The Brickyard under perfect conditions
MANSFIELD — Friday night’s Final Friday show at The Brickyard in downtown Mansfield was cast amid perfect weather. Temperatures in the mid 70s with a gentle breeze greeted revelers who took in an evening of live music from local performers. The photos below were provided by Rob Stroul.
Browns Receive Terrific News Regarding Deshaun Watson’s Recovery
The Cleveland Browns have their expectations set high for the 2024 campaign. They went 11-6 last year and made the playoffs but they were hammered by injuries. Quarterback Deshaun Watson was one of the guys who was put on IR and missed the 2023 season. After Week 12 against the Baltimore Ravens, an MRI revealed Watson had a displaced fracture to the glenoid in his shoulder.
Longtime Wellington civic leader Bernie Nirode dies at 82
WELLINGTON — Southern Lorain County lost a longtime volunteer and township official earlier this week. Bernie Nirode, 82, died Wednesday at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. Nirode was a public servant, dedicated to his community, those who worked with him said on Friday, including serving on the Rural Lorain...
Proposed Browns Trade Sends $60 Million Star to Chiefs for Picks
The Cleveland Browns have the luxury of depth at the offensive tackle position and look to turn it into some draft picks via trade. The Browns have three starting-caliber offensive tackles: Jack Conklin, Jedrick Wills and Dawand Jones. All three went down with season-ending injuries last season but are expected to be ready for the start of the season.
Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter reduces dog adoption fees due to low capacity
VALLEY VIEW, Ohio -- The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is offering reduced adoption fees on all dogs through Wednesday, July 31 to ease capacity issues. The standard $95 adoption fee has been lowered to just $30 for the promotion. The shelter has partnered with Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters...
Passing the Peace Torch rolls through Ashland Aug. 2 in run across U.S.
ASHLAND — The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run (peacerun.org), history’s largest peace torch relay, will be in Ashland on Friday, Aug. 2 in the afternoon. The Peace Run will cover 81 miles on the second running from Lemoyne to Ashland on U.S. 250 passing the Peace Torch along the way.
Twinsburg gears up for 49th annual Twins Day Festival on Aug. 3 and 4
TWINSBURG, Ohio – Mark your calendars for Aug. 3 and 4, when the 49th annual Twins Days Festival will take place. Renowned as the “Largest Annual Gathering of Twins in the World” by the Guinness Book of World Records, this highly anticipated event promises to draw twins and multiples from across the globe, celebrating their unique bond in a festive atmosphere.
ACL Guardians Play Their Last Game, Valera, Devers and Gonzalez Go Deep Thursday
Doug Nikhazy finally got roughed up in AAA after his unbelievable start. He gave up 6 runs on 8 hits with just 2 strikeouts to 2 walks in 5 innings pitched. His AAA ERA is still at an awesome 2.77 despite the poor start today. That being said, Randy Labaut...
Northeast Ohio Weather: Tracking rain & rumbles for Monday
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Clouds will be on the increase Sunday night into Monday. Moisture does increase by Monday morning. A disturbance will be tracking in. The current thinking is for a mostly cloudy sky and humid tomorrow with a few morning showers around, as well as a few afternoon storms.
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