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Ohio offers bonus to military, veterans to work in schools
(The Center Square) – Service members, veterans and their spouses can receive a taxpayer-funded bonus to work in Ohio schools for at least a year. The state recently announced the Military Recruit Award, which allows schools to offer a $3,000 hiring bonus to students who join the educational workforce in public school districts, community schools, independent STEM schools and joint vocational school districts. “In Ohio, we are proud to support...
Hot, humid and rocking: Train and REO Speedwagon deliver fan-friendly Blossom Music Center show (photos)
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio -- Keep on loving you. That’s the simple message shared between fans and bands Monday, July 15, at Train and REO Speedwagon’s co-headlining performance before nearly 11,000 strong at a hot, humid and sticky Blossom Music Center. If you purchase a product or register for...
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...
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. ...
Cuyahoga County beefing up Universal Pre-K scholarship program. Is your child eligible?
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne is introducing legislation Tuesday to beef up the county’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program and increase participation. He’s proposing spending $31.5 million to support the program for another three years, with $5.1 million of it going to Starting Point to manage the...
Bionca Ellis attorneys say she is 'incompetent to stand trial' for fatal stabbing of Julian Wood
Bionca Ellis, the woman accused of allegedly fatally stabbing 3-year-old Julian Wood, appeared in court for a pre-trial hearing Tuesday morning. Ellis's attorneys say an evaluation was done earlier this month in which she was deemed "incompetent to stand trial." The state requested that Ellis be referred to a court...
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.
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: ...
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. ...
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:...
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.
More Rite Aid stores closing in Stark County, residents feeling the impact
If it feels like every few days you're hearing about another Rite Aid closing, you're right. The pharmacy's released list after list of stores it's shutting down since it filed for bankruptcy.
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...
Alliance votes to permit chickens in the city
ALLIANCE ‒ Residents can now own chickens within the city limits. City Council on Monday voted to amend city laws to permit residents to own up to six hens. No roosters are allowed. Council opted to allow female chickens for personal or household use in residential backyards. ...
Weeklong water main closure planned for Brunswick high school, rec center and library July 22.
BRUNSWICK, Ohio --- Representatives from Hammond Construction have announced a six-day water main shutdown beginning at 7 a.m. July 22 in order to complete demolition activities and final closure of the Towslee Elementary building at 3355 Center Road. The closure will reportedly affect several buildings on the Brunswick High School campus.
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