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Facebook report challenges claims that fracking is 'environmentally-friendly'
A new Facebook page monitoring thousands of fracking-related accidents and cleanups happening nearly every day over the last nine years challenges the Ohio gas and oil industry’s claims that it’s environmentally-friendly. Report trends indicate a pattern of lax regulation along with superficial attempts to clean up oil, gas and radioactive fracking wastewater from lands and water across the state, according to FracTracker Alliance, a national nonprofit that studies, maps, and communicates the risks and impacts of oil, gas, and petrochemical development. ...
Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Ariane Kirkpatrick was undeterred by the limited presence of Black entrepreneurs in the cannabis sector. In 2017, she made her official foray into the space, according to WKCY-3. “We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being Black and female, we were going to make this work and we did,”… Continue reading Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Ohio gets millions from the feds to plug abandoned oil, natural gas wells
Ohio is getting another chunk of money from the Biden administration to clean up and plug abandoned oil and natural gas wells that plague the state's countryside. The Interior Department has awarded the state $57.25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the federal law passed in 2021 that commits $1.2 trillion to fix roads and bridges, expand internet access, provide access to clean water, improve ports, invest in public transportation and other purposes. The law provides $16 billion to address what the Biden administration calls legacy pollution by reclaiming abandoned coal mines and plugging orphaned wells.
Ohioan Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon 55 years ago
On July 20, 1969, awestruck viewers around the world watched on television as Ohioan Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon. Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and spent his childhood moving because of his father’s career as an auditor with the state. He lived in 16 different...
Lake County Fair 2024 returns July 23-28 with new Expo Wheel, daily pig races
Groups gathered at the Lake County Fairgrounds on July 22 tending to animals, setting up food stands, preparing vendor stalls and more in preparation for the 2024 Lake County Fair. This year’s fair runs July 23-28 at Lake County Fairgrounds, 1301 Mentor Ave. in Painesville Township. Organizers said the...
Guardians’ No. 1 pick will report to Class A Lake County Captains and hit the road
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Guardians No. 1 overall draft pick Travis Bazzana took grounders at second base and off coach Kai Correa’s ground-ball machine early Monday afternoon in preparation for his professional debut. Bazzana will travel to Midland, Michigan, with the Class A Lake County Captains for a six-game series...
Lake County PERI chapter preparing for annual picnic
Lake County Public Employee Retirees, Inc. Chapter 28 will hold their Annual Picnic at noon Aug. 1 at Painesville Township Park. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share and non-perishable food donations. This year St. Noel’s Food Pantry in Willoughby Hills has been selected to receive the donations, according to a news release.
West County farmland neglected after Brenton Davis-led effort to build business park fails
Steve Wiser regards the land just south of Pleasant Ridge Manor, in Fairview Township and stretching into Girard Township, as some of the “best farmland in the county.”. And he should know. His family farmed it for decades. But in the past two years, Erie County government, which owns...
Doersching Has Big Day in Series Finale
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Fort Wayne TinCaps fell, 6-3, to the Lake County Captains (Cleveland Guardians affiliate) in front of a crowd of 5,003 fans on an overcast Sunday afternoon at Parkview Field. Fort Wayne (9-15, 37-53) took an early lead to start the game, as third baseman Jay...
Motorcyclist dies in crash in Lake County
PERRY VILLAGE, Ohio — One man is dead after his motorcycle reportedly veered of a Lake County road Saturday night and alcohol is a suspected factor. The State Highway Patrol tells WKYC Channel 3 the crash occurred at about 10:42 p.m. on Narrows Road near an intersection with Ohio 84. The 1984 Honda Goldwing was traveling south on Narrows Road when it went off the side and flipped, ejecting the driver.
Chardon volleyball: Abby Kolcum excited to continue to grow as a setter before going to Slippery Rock
Abby Kolcum had big shoes to fill when she took over the starting setter role for Chardon last year. Annabel Frieden was a leader for the Hilltoppers and helped guide them to two regional appearances.
Painesville Township to permit maximum of two adult-use marijuana operators
Painesville Township trustees have voted to limit adult-use recreational cannabis operations in the township to a maximum of two operators. The township defined cannabis operators to include adult-use marijuana dispensaries, cultivators and processors. One of the two permits will be reserved for Bloom Medicinals, which has operated as a medical...
Akron police, SWAT standoff ends in arrest
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - An Akron man was arrested early Saturday morning following an hours-long standoff that involved a SWAT team. Akron police say officers responded to Akron City Hospital around 2:30 a.m. Saturday for a report of an assault. Officers say the 49-year-old woman told them her 39-year-old boyfriend...
Dinosaur fun! Jurassic Quest experience coming to Canton Memorial Civic Center
Jurassic Quest, an interactive dinosaur-themed experience for children and families, is coming to the Canton Memorial Civic Center on Sept. 20-22. Attractions include dinosaur shows, lifelike dinosaurs, a fossil exhibit, science and art activities, and bounce houses. Tickets cost $22 and $36. CANTON − Kids and families will have an...
Summit County Fair opens this week; kids under 15 get in free 1 day
TALLMADGE, Ohio – The Summit County Fair is scheduled for July 23-28 at the fairgrounds in Tallmadge, located at 229 E. Howe Road. A family tradition since 1850, the fair offers 4-H and open-class exhibits in livestock, horticulture, floraculture, domestic arts, culinary arts and fine arts. More than 250 food and commercial vendors will be spread out across the 66-acre fairgrounds, according to event organizers.
Cleveland Leadership Center names Leadership Cleveland class of ‘25
The Cleveland Leadership Center recently named its Leadership Cleveland class of 2025, which will include people from diverse backgrounds in the private, public and nonprofit sectors. The 10-month program aims to inspire its participants to use the knowledge and connections they gain to “advance the region.”. “Participants will gain...
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