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Chaos continues with Ohio teachers’ pension fund as second advisor quits
A second major consulting group has quit working with Ohio’s controversy-ridden retired teachers’ pension fund, another blow to the already chaotic system. Anxiety is high at the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). STRS is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of both a public corruption scheme and mishandling of funds. This all […] The post Chaos continues with Ohio teachers’ pension fund as second advisor quits appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
U.S. Marshals offer reward for Ohio fugitive wanted for violating federal parole
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The U.S. Marshals are searching for a fugitive convicted on federal charges of having a gun and selling cocaine. According to the U.S. Marshals, Antwon Dawson, 33, has now violated his federal parole. Dawson is known to frequent Youngstown, OH and New Castle, PA, said the...
Ohio man, granted a pardon years ago, now coaches others through process
In semi-retirement, lifelong Columbus resident Greg Winbush has been coaching others on how to get through a paperwork-heavy process with sometimes burdensome emotional baggage: trying for a governor's pardon. “I see myself come through the door when I talk to somebody because I know what it feels like to be...
Rare roseate tern spotted along Lake Erie. Here's how you can get a glimpse of the bird
Birders, head to the city of Huron on the shores of Lake Erie to catch a glimpse of a rare visitor to the Buckeye State, a roseate tern. It's the first documented sighting of a roseate tern in the state, said Jamey Emmert, avian education coordinator for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. It's very unusual to find this coastal bird so far inland.
Vacancy combines sports bar, speakeasy and restaurant in downtown Cuyahoga Falls
Has anyone noticed that neon red Vacancy sign in downtown Cuyahoga Falls next to The Farmer’s Rail? Most curious passersby peaking in see a fully stocked bar surrounded by mounted TVs and correctly assume the space is inhabited to some capacity, despite its name. ...
Harris signs to run for Walsh
After a successful four years of being on the Mount Gilead track and field team — a period of time that ended with him running in the Division III state meet — Quade Harris will now move on to Walsh University, where he hopes to trim a few more seconds off his times in order to enjoy the same sort of success.
9 AM: Bionca Ellis to appear in court for pre-trial hearing after allegedly fatally stabbing Julian Wood
Bionca Ellis, the woman accused of allegedly fatally stabbing 3-year-old Julian Wood, is set to appear in court for a pre-trial hearing Tuesday morning. Ellis is accused of allegedly fatally stabbing 3-year-old Julian Wood in a North Olmsted Giant Eagle parking lot earlier this month. According to authorities, Ellis allegedly...
Aurora home with wine cellar, tasting room and 'vineyard views' sells for $700K. See inside
Eight properties sold for more than $500,000 in Portage County during the week of May 13, 2024. One property on Tallmadge Road in Kent sold for $800,000. Here is a list of the properties, and their sale prices: ...
Maddie Burge, Shelbie Krieger, McKennah Metzger, Sophie Schechterman snag softball awards
Here's an in-depth look at all of Portage County's high school softball all-league, all-district and all-state honorees, starting with the top awards won by local standouts. Metro Athletic Conference Co-Pitcher of the Year Maddie Burge (Field junior) Pitching Stats: 19-2, 2.12 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 28 BB, 96 K. Batting Stats:...
Year of the Quarterback, Part 1: Ohio State a wakeup call for high school superstars
Editor's note: Steve Doerschuk spent months researching quarterbacks, mostly from Ohio, many from Stark County. The result is three waves of a series, "Year of the Quarterback." The first wave revolves around top-tier high school QBs struggling to find the field in college. This is the first article in the first wave. From Cleveland St. Ignatius instigator Joe Pickens to Athens Plains prodigy Joe Burrow, the message for super high school quarterbacks spirals through the years. ...
City Council Minutes Report: July 15, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to allow councilmembers to publicly discuss pending legislation that will be voted on at regular meetings. The public is free to comment on pending legislation during the allowed time set aside as part of committee meetings.
Stark County to lose all remaining Rite Aid stores
All the Rite Aid stores in Stark County will be closed by the end of September, according to local store management. The store at 2220 Locust St. in Canal Fulton was included on the latest notice of closures that Rite Aid filed Friday in federal bankruptcy court. The pharmacy's last day will be July 23 and the store will permanently close Sept. 1, according to the store manager.
One of three co-defendants in fatal arson fire in Canton no longer facing charges
CANTON − One of three men arrested in connection with a fatal fire is no longer facing charges. A Stark County grand jury did not find enough evidence to indict Corey E. Bulstrom, 29, of Louisville in connection with the May 1 arson fire that killed Frank Campbell. Bulstrom...
A driver rear ends another car at intersection: Hinckley Township Police Blotter
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Lemonade stand kids employ dangerous sales technique: Strongsville Police Blotter
Lemonade stand shenanigans, Holiday Road: On July 1, a concerned passerby called police about kids running a lemonade stand on Holiday Road. The caller said kids were running into the street with scooters trying to get cars to stop. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
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