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A group of teachers got fed up with cell phones in their classrooms; here’s what they did about it
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio – Students answered calls during class, ordered Uber rides from their desks, FaceTimed their boyfriends from the back of the room. Earlier this year, longtime English teacher Jill Strainic and her colleagues at Brush High School in suburban Cleveland had had enough. If you purchase a...
B’nai B’rith 36th Health Run July 28
The 36th annual B’nai B’rith Health Run will take place on July 28 at the Walter Stinson Community Park at 2313 Fenwick Road in University Heights. The 5K race will begin at the park’s entrance on Saybrook Road and conclude at the entrance on Fenwick Road. The 1-mile race will begin at Faversham and Fenwick roads and conclude at the park’s Fenwick Road entrance.
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.
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. ...
Independence non-profit walks the globe
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – An Independence non-profit has helped encourage people to get so active their total steps circled the world nine times. The Health Action Council works with businesses to promote fitness and wellness in their staff teams and does so through a series of ‘step it up’ challenges.
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...
Neighbor reacts after driver flees from high-speed crash in front of Shaker Heights Police Department
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - A driver fled the scene early Saturday morning after he crashed into a power pole in front of Shaker Heights Police Department. According to a Facebook post from the City of Shaker Heights Government, the crash caused an immediate power outage in the area. The...
Highland Heights Safety Services Night July 25
The city of Highland Heights will hold a Safety Services Night from 5 to 7 p.m. July 25 at the community center parking lot at 5827 Highland Road. Attendees can engage with first responders and their vehicles and equipment, according to a news release. The event will also feature hot dogs, snacks, music and giveaways.
NE Ohio company Whoa Dough expands with national retailer
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ohio – Whoa Dough has widened its retail distribution footprint in a big way. The Highland Heights-based company is now in 222 Super Target locations across the country. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Fine Arts Association receives $500,000 from state
The Fine Arts Association has received an award of a $500,000 capital appropriation through House Bill 2, the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund, part of the recently passed $4.2 billion biennial state capital bill. According to FAA officials, the allocation will “significantly enhance ongoing efforts to enrich the cultural landscape...
Names of arrested juveniles should be printed, not shielded
A 14-year-old was arrested Wednesday evening for being involved in a stolen Kia chase in Bratenahl. Minor or not, white or black - publish names and photos of these kids. Let parents, teachers and friends know what these kids are doing. Are rights of juveniles being protected? What about rights of victims?
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