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Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Brecksville Branch unveils modern upgrades
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio – Cuyahoga County Public Library has recently completed updates to its Brecksville Branch, which include new study rooms with audio/visual equipment and virtual meeting capabilities, a drive-up window and soon a new, more accessible front entrance. The new drive-up window features a transaction drawer, making it easier...
These 10 cities have the most ‘clueless cooks’ in the US (sorry, Ohio)
When it comes to putting food to flame, certain regions are a few blades short of a Cuisinart. One city in Ohio has the highest rate of culinary illiteracy in the country — and the Buckeye State got burned overall. The 10 cities with the highest numbers of “clueless cooks” in the US have been revealed, and Cleveland tops the list, according to “Clueless Cooks: The 2024 Report” from Indiana wholesaler Meats by Linz. With a population of slightly more than 351,000, Cleveland logged a staggering 10,258 Google searches related to rudimentary kitchen skills. In fact, the seventh-largest state is home...
Bedford summer concert series returns with lineup of live music, new band each week
BEDFORD, Ohio — The City of Bedford and its Parks and Recreation Department recently announced the schedule and music groups for its 2024 Summer Concert Series events. Scheduled to kick off on June 12 and run through August 21, this year’s concert series will feature performances every other Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bedford Commons, weather permitting.
Akron Firestone Plant 1, Lawndale schoolhouse join Ohio list of endangered historic sites
Two Akron landmarks — the former Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. factory and an old schoolhouse in Kenmore — have landed on Preservation Ohio’s list of Ohio’s Most Endangered Historic Sites for 2024. The nonprofit group, which bills itself as the state’s oldest historic preservation organization,...
After listening to residents at town hall, Beachwood likely to schedule same-gender swim sessions at aquatic center
BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- After meeting with residents who favor same-gender swim times at the Beachwood Family Aquatic Center, the city is likely to schedule this summer one all-female and one all-male swim session, and make plans for regularly scheduled same-gender sessions in 2025. Mayor Justin Berns and Community Services Director...
Cuyahoga homeowners are likely to see their property taxes increase, bills due July 18
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cuyahoga County property taxes are coming due July 18, covering the second half of 2023 – before bills are likely to increase. Residents can view their current bills online or owners can request a physical copy from the treasurer’s office by calling 216-443-7400, and selecting option 1.
Berea celebrates fun-filled Fourth of July
BEREA, Ohio – Children decked out in red, white and blue lined the Berea streets awaiting the barrage of candy they hoped would come, and it did. The Grindstone Festival parade took place on July 4, stepping off in the morning ahead of the annual city celebration that opened in the late afternoon and lasted into the evening.
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