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Wooster Chamber president elected to national chamber executive board
Samira Zimmerly, president, Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, an Alexandria, Virginia-based association of more than 9,000 professionals who work for and with more than 1,300 chambers of commerce. Members of ACCE’s board...
Watch: Bernie Moreno speaks at Republican National Convention
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Bernie Moreno, who’s running for U.S. Senate in Ohio, spoke Tuesday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Moreno, a businessman from Cleveland looking to unseat Democrat Sherrod Brown, was scheduled to speak Tuesday night on the main stage. Before that, he sat down with Chip Brewster of Nexstar Media Wire. […]
Puppy rescue prompts pet care reminder
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 17, 2024) – The Tuscarawas County Pound staff is urging everyone to spay and neuter their pets after taking in three litters of inbred puppies. Facility and Adoption Specialist Beth Lewis says a stray pickup the Friday before last became a rescue operation after the overwhelmed owner agreed to surrender the 19 pups, their mothers, and an unneutered male dog.
Tuscarawas County Health Department sees 68% increase in Lyme disease cases
DOVER ‒ Officials with the Tuscarawas County Health Department have seen a 68% increase in reported Lyme disease cases from May 1 through June 30. There have been 74 suspected Lyme cases among Tuscarawas County residents, compared to 44 suspected cases during the same time period in 2023, the agency reported. As of July 10, health department staff were already investigating another 31 suspected cases of Lyme disease for July.
Holmes and Tuscarawas choirs to join in December 'Messiah' performance
Holmes Center for the Arts will perform Handel’s "Messiah" in collaboration with the Tuscarawas Philharmonic on Dec. 7 at the Holmes Center for the Arts Theater. Singers in the community are invited to join the choir for the production. Rehearsals will be 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Holmes Center for...
City of Wooster says chip seal layer will soon be applied to Oak Hill Road
The city of Wooster says a chip seal layer will soon be applied to Oak Hill Road, between Western Drive and West Wayne Avenue. This chip seal layer, which is a necessary part of the process, will be in place for one to two weeks before the final asphalt layer is applied.
Hedrickson TIREMAAX Auto Tire Pressure Control System Reaches Milestone
NORTH CANTON, OH – (Trailer Technician) – Hendrickson celebrates a significant achievement in its legacy of innovation and excellence as the one-millionth TIREMAAX® automatic tire pressure control system is installed. This milestone installation was completed by Utility Trailer and sold to Kroger, highlighting the impact of TIREMAAX in the transportation industry.
A golden anniversary in Zoar: Yenke Peddler antiques
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Historic Zoar Village will host its Golden Anniversary of the Antique Show, in addition to the annual Juried Artisan Show, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 27 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 28. This is a great antiques show featuring primitives, folk art and...
Adrenalize rocking out Coshocton with best of Def Leppard
COSHOCTON − Presenting the type of raw and high energy rock show the 1980s was noted as the goal of Adrenalize, The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience. The tribute act to one of the most popular hair metal bands of all time will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, on the Coshocton Court Square as part of the third annual summer concert series. The first concert of the season was the Pat Benatar tribute band, Invincible, on June 22....
Ontario standoff/hostage situation: Lawyer files plea of not guilty by reason of insanity
The attorney for a 32-year-old Perrysville man accused of shooting an Ontario police officer and a woman during a domestic disturbance that turned into a standoff and hostage situation has filed a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Terry Hitchman filed on behalf of Jareth Vance, who faces 42 counts, including four counts of attempted aggravated murder and four counts of attempted murder, for a Feb. 11 incident. ...
What's Up? Something for quilters, night creature enthusiasts and old car buffs this week
North East Ohio Quilt Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Wayne County Event Center, Wooster; 48 vendors and quilt exhibit from Tree City Quilt Guild. Free admission, free parking and a free raffle to win over $1,200 worth of vendor donated products. Classes and free lectures. Main Street Music!, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, downtown Wooster. Main Street Music brings free live music entertainment to the pavilion at Wooster's Public Square. Thursday, Ed Marthey; Friday, David Gillespie and...
Here’s the lineup for next week’s Taste of Akron, plus details on the Akron Art Expo
Taste of Akron and the Akron Art Expo will once again take over Hardesty Park (1615 W. Market St.) in the Wallhaven neighborhood. The free annual festivals are hosted by the City of Akron’s Recreation and Parks Department. Taste of Akron is Thursday, July 25, from 5...
Push for more affordable housing long overdue, Cleveland council members say
Cleveland City Council recently green-lighted three affordable housing developments in the neighborhoods for public funding. Even though these won’t be large-scale projects, they are viewed by council and supporters as holding great promise because the housing is intended for everyday Clevelanders. These housing developments focus on building primarily single-family...
Win Tickets To ‘One Night Of The Bee Gees’!
The Staying Alive: One Night Of The Bee Gees tour is coming to Cleveland!. To purchase tickets to Staying Alive: One Night Of The Bee Gees, CLICK HERE. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States residing within the Cleveland, OH metropolitan area, who are 18 years of age or older. The Staying Alive: One Night Of The Bee Gees register to win contest ends on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Subject to Official Rules.
North Olmsted thrift store moratorium targets folks ‘popping some tags’
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- Director of Economic and Community Development Max Upton has been hearing the Macklemore jokes. They started just as it was announced that North Olmsted was extending its 45-day moratorium related to any business operating as a thrift store. If you purchase a product or register for...
Party at short-term rental spills onto street, shuts down Larchmere businesses
Cleveland City Council President, residents, and business owners said a party at a short-term rental over the July 4 weekend was a chaotic mess that forced local businesses to go into "lockdown."
Caring for sick pets is an unaddressed burden, Kent State researchers say
Having cared for her own dog as it battled two chronic diseases, Kent State psychology professor Mary Beth Spitznagel knew that caring for sick pets can be similar to caring for family members. She wanted to know more. She’d already developed a program to help veterinarians and their staff cope...
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