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Pork donation to Mid-Ohio Food Collective
In the 20 counties served by the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC), more than 170,000 meals are distributed each day, with the mission of ending hunger one nourishing meal at a time. To support this community-based nonprofit, the Ohio Pork Council, on behalf of Ohio’s pig farmers, has donated $3,000 in nutritious, high-quality, protein-filled pork as a part of their annual Pork Power program.
Spotty raindrops Wednesday, but another long dry stretch will follow
The first half of the summer season has been on the dry side across the Mahoning and Shenango valleys and there won't be many rain chances over the coming 5-6 days. That said, an approaching cold front will spark a scattering of showers and storms on Wednesday. Beyond that, high pressure will build into the region and more comfortable air will settle in for a couple of days. Thursday and Friday will be quite pleasant with low humidity and an abundance of sunshine.
Salem's Johnson named to America Athletic Conference All Academic Team
Salem product Jackson Johnson has been named to the American Athletic All Academic team. He's in his second season at Tulsa and sat out 2023 due to red shirt status. Johnson is majoring in organizational studies with a minor in sports management.
Woman accused of killing toddler outside North Olmsted store is incompetent to stand trial, lawyer says
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Bionca Ellis, accused of fatally stabbing a 3-year-old boy in a North Olmsted parking lot in broad daylight last month, is incompetent to stand trial, her attorney argued in court Tuesday. Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge John Russo ordered Ellis to undergo testing from the court’s...
Lemonade stand kids employ dangerous sales technique: Strongsville Police Blotter
On July 1, a concerned passerby called police about kids running a lemonade stand on Holiday Road. The caller said the kids were running into the street with scooters trying to get cars to stop. An arriving officer advised the kids, while the mother picked up the small children. No...
Tremont Becomes a Food and Drink Mecca This Weekend
Sun 7/21 @ noon-8PM Taste of Tremont is back, celebrating food in one of the city’s foodiest areas. It’s a massive street party with tons of food — and tons of people surging down Professor Avenue. That may be your thing — many people love busy, buzzier...
Mount Vernon favorite featured on expanded Ohio Ice Cream Trail
To celebrate National Ice Cream Month, TourismOhio is inviting Ohioans to grab a cone, bowl, or treat at one of the more than 50 stops along the newly expanded Ohio Ice Cream Trail. “When Fran and I travel the state with our kids and grandkids, we will go out of...
2024 high school football: 4 Toledo-area sleeper teams to watch
Sometimes, a true sleeper team just comes out of nowhere to surprise everyone. A middle-of-the-road team from a year ago, perhaps benefitting from a weak strength of schedule or the return of some standout players, can just go on a run and turn some heads in a quest for a league title or a quality playoff berth. Where will that team come from this year? What will be the 4-6, 5-5, or 6-4 team from a year ago that will make its mark known in northwest Ohio high school football circles? Here’s a look at four candidates — three of which are playing for the same league title in a race where plenty of talent from a year ago is coming back.
Ohio State Highway Patrol enters Best Looking Cruiser contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The 11th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is underway and The Ohio State Highway Patrol is in the running for the top spot. The patrol entered the annual contest, which is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers, according to a news release. Voting is open now and ends July […]
Lottery player out of work during cancer treatment wins big
A West Virginia man says he can now help his wife after years of not working while getting treatment for cancer. While spending time with his son, Melvin Stubbs III went to purchase a lottery ticket on July 8, Ohio lottery officials said in a release. “I just went over...
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