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State funds help million-dollar dreams come true at Boardman Arts Park
A $1 million award from the state of Ohio has moved Boardman Arts Park one step closer to putting a dream into action. Allotted the money from the state's One-Time Strategic Community Fund, park staffers have earmarked it for a purpose some might call "whimsical." However, their idea is hardly a whim; it's...
Valley Little League team headed to World Series
The Steel Valley All Stars, a combined 14u girls softball team from across the Valley won the Central Division Championship against the Indiana State Championship team, 15-1 in the Little League 2024 Junior League World Series, Sunday afternoon.
Wildfire smoke could again pollute Ohio's air this summer. Here's how to prepare.
The U.S. EPA said people in the Great Lakes region should prepare for potential wildfire smoke exposure this summer, which can worsen air quality. The EPA says climate change is fueling more frequent wildfires and a longer wildfire season in the western U.S. and Canada. And the smoke from those flames are drifting to the Midwest, affecting air quality here in Ohio.
Stray dog goes 'shopping' early at Hubbard truck stop
It’s never too early for some to run out to a convenience store… even for shoppers with four legs. The clerk at the Flying J truck stop store in Hubbard was working at 5:30 a.m. Monday when a dog slipped in after someone opened the door. After the...
What will happen with medical marijuana?
Hi, I’m Anthony Shoemaker, the statehouse bureau chief for The Enquirer. Last year, Ohio voters approved recreational marijuana use in the state. Sales have not started yet, but patients in the state’s current medical marijuana program are already concerned. State bureau reporter Haley BeMiller has been covering marijuana...
Blade staff bring home 13 awards from Associated Press Managing Editors’ Ohio awards
A Blade sports columnist and photographer took top honors in the Associated Press Managing Editors’ Ohio awards announced Sunday during a banquet in Columbus. David Briggs took home the first place award for best sports columnist during 2023 in Ohio. Jeremy Wadsworth was selected as the state’s best photographer. Artist Joe Landsberger won third place for best full page design, best graphic artist, and best illustration or informational graphic. Photojournalist Steven Zenner won second place for best photo story, as well as third place for best news photo and third place for best feature photo. Sarah Readdean, The Blade’s religion writer, was named the third best features writer in Ohio.
The Lima News wins 12 awards in 2023 contest
COLUMBUS — The Lima News won 12 awards, including three first-place awards, at the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors awards announced Sunday at an event in Columbus. The newspaper tied for third place in general excellence in Division IV, a category for mid-sized newspapers across the state that included newspapers in Canton, Cleveland, Elyria, Findlay and Warren.
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.
Sign ups set Wednesday for Hermitage Food Pantry
Sign-ups begin Wednesday for those in need of assistance from the first food pantry affiliated with the Mercer County Food Bank in the City of Hermitage. The collaboration with the Gentle Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, the food pantry will offer a variety of non-perishables, produce, and meat. The first...
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. ...
ASTRO FALCONS DIG UP A WIN OVER MINERS
STRUTHERS OH- Under Saturday’s clear skies at Bob Cene Park, the Astro Falcons took flight and defeated the Yukon Miners 5-1. Ty McCaskey drove in two runs with two hits, while Rowan Urbach was a powerhouse with three hits, including a double and a triple, an RBI, and two runs. Logan Patellis chipped in with a double and a run. Tyler Wilson dominated on the mound, going six innings, allowing just four hits and one run while striking out four. Tristen Cole managed two hits and a run for the Miners.
Warren City School District leader Steve Chiaro named Superintendent of the Year
Warren City Schools Superintendent Steve Chiaro received the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation’s 2024 Ohio Superintendent of the Year Award on Thursday. The prestigious honor is the highest accolade the foundation bestows upon an educator. The foundation celebrated Chiaro and presented the award to him at a banquet during the annual Jennings Educators Summit in Warrensville, Ohio.
Renowned comedian Chris Wineland to perform a show in Girard
National Christian comedian Chris Wineland is set to return to his home roots for a one-weekend-only performance in Northeast Ohio. This highly anticipated event marks the first time in years that Wineland has brought his comedic talents to Ohio. The performance will take place at Liberty Assembly of God, the very church where Wineland served as a youth pastor.
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...
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