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Is LifeWise religious program making inroads in Summit County public school districts?
An Ohio House proposal to require school districts to adopt policies that allow students to be released from school for religious instruction has focused attention on an organization that has rapidly grown its school presence in recent years. LifeWise, based in Hilliard, Ohio, has been particularly successful expanding its bible-study program, reaching agreements...
Summit County projected to see thunderstorms, high temperatures early this week
Summit County residents seeking a brief respite from the recent run of hot temperatures are in luck as the beginning of the week calls for rain, according to the National Weather Service. While temperatures as projected to reach as high as 91 degrees Monday, the rest of the week brings...
Warren man arrested for not reporting to parole officer; found in homeless shelter
Police arrested a 70-year-old Warren man on attempted escape after he failed to report to his parole officer. Reginald Gilkes pleaded guilty and was sentenced to seven months in prison on a conviction for escape. The case involved Gilkes being put on post-release control for a prison term for a...
Reactions to Ohio’s JD Vance being named Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – With Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump naming Ohio Senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential running mate, politicians from across the country are touting the state’s junior senator’s credentials. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine congratulated Vance on being the pick. “A son of Middletown, Ohio, J.D. can relate to the many Americans who […]
Is Ohio law banning gender-affirming care constitutional? Trial began Monday
Ohio's transgender youth could get some clarity on their healthcare after this week. The trial on the constitutionality of an Ohio law banning gender-affirming care began Monday. The trial is expected to last five days. ...
Ohio Renaissance Festival caps daily attendance, visitors must purchase tickets in advance
Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information provided by a Renaissance Festival spokesperson. Ohio Renaissance Festival visitors will have to plan ahead this year due to new daily attendance limits. ...
2 people, including 12-year-old boy, injured in Stow house fire: Chief
STOW, Ohio (WOIO) - Two people were hurt early Tuesday morning following a house fire in Stow, according to the city’s fire chief. Chief Mark Stone says a 12-year-old boy was initially trapped when crews received the call around 2 a.m., but was rescued before crews arrived. The 12-year-old...
McDonald's locations in Ohio are holding a school supply drive
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - McDonald's of Ohio kicked off their second annual school supply drive on Monday. This year, 380 locations across the Greater Ohio Region are participating, including 12 in the Lima area. Lima locations are teaming up with Allen County Children Services to ensure that students can start the year off on the right foot.
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...
City receives $1.5M grant for Solon Community Park
After receiving a $1.5 million grant June 26 to invest in the Solon Community Park, Mayor Eddy Kraus said it is a “day of gratitude” to have been blessed with “such great representation” in Washington, D.C., and the state capital. “The investment that we wanted to...
Medina decks the halls -- and the square -- for Christmas in July
MEDINA, Ohio -- Christmas lovers will have plenty of reasons to visit historic Medina July 25-28 as the city celebrates Christmas in July. “I think with having Castle Noel nearby and our Candlelight Walk during the holiday season, it just seems like a great opportunity to celebrate Christmas in July here in Medina,” said Angela Mansier of Main Street Medina.
Three West Side communities come together to maintain their summer recreation facilities
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio -- The cities of Rocky River, Westlake and Fairview Park are coming together this summer to offer up their individual recreation facilities to all of their residents. Not only does this open up more opportunities for everyone, it also gives each city a chance to close its...
One of the best meteor showers of year has started
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – It is the time of summer when we get to look up into the sky each night and try to catch a few shooting stars (meteors) as the Perseid meteor shower started on July 14th. It does not peak until August. This meteor shower is...
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