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Dodging t-showers as we kick off the work week
CLEVELAND — Quite the unsettled pattern taking shape. Not bringing us enough rain to end the drought but it may be enough to put a dent in it. The problem is that this week's rain chances aren't widespread, and they're not soaking rains. Today's is scattered and mostly light....
FORECAST: Several days we could see rain
(WJW) – Monday will be another seasonably warm day, with highs in the lower to mid-80s. You will also start to feel an uptick in the humidity on Monday as well. Although much of the area will stay dry, a stray rain shower or two cannot be ruled out on Monday afternoon/evening.
The forgotten forfeit: When Cleveland tried to cheat its way to a victory
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Last month the Northeast Ohio sports world revisited 10 Cent Beer Night, the raucous evening at the ballpark that resulted in a forfeit against Cleveland. The 50th anniversary of that ignoble night took folks down memory lane to recall the June 4, 1974, game between Texas and Cleveland that resulted in baseball’s official forfeit score of 9-0.
Meet boxer Morelle McCane, Cleveland’s first female Olympic hopeful, as she prepares to go for gold in Paris (photos)
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland boxer Morelle McCane is chasing gold, and history, at the Paris Olympics starting Friday. Cleveland’s first female Olympian will represent the United States as a welterweight (66 kilograms) and will try to become the first Cleveland gold medal boxer since flyweight Nathan Brooks in Helsinki, Finland, in 1952.
CFD: Child Fire Victim Passes Away in Akron Hospital
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The 11-year-old Canton girl badly injured in a house fire ten days ago has died. The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office says little Harmony Fowler passed away at the Akron Children’s Hospital Burn Institute on Saturday. Canton firefighters pulled her...
KSU Downtown Gallery continues long history featuring art from the region
First opening in 1997, the KSU Downtown Gallery has operated as a bridge between the city and the university, showcasing the work of local artists downtown for almost three decades. The gallery was formed under a different name and in a different building. It began as Gallery 138, like its...
Playhouse Square presents Cinema at the Square schedule
After taking a year off, Playhouse Square’s Cinema at the Square is back. The beloved film series makes its return this summer screening films at the Connor Palace, which boasts the largest non-IMAX screen in Ohio. The original 35 mm reel-to-reel projection system is operated by a skilled projectionist.
The YMCA is a great place for older adults to connect and stay active
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Helping to keep senior citizens sprightly and engaged is the goal of numerous programs at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. Executive Director of Health Initiatives Linda McVey said the Y is committed to having a positive impact on aging adults through its network of branches and extensive programing.
Senior living home to open new location in Avon Lake
A residential property on Birchwood Lane in Avon Lake will soon house a new senior living group home. Kelly Wilms, the owner of Live Love Lake Senior Living, bought the house at 32401 Birchwood Lane in February. When the senior living facility opens as soon as next week, she says, up to eight people can call it home.
Get out and get involved — here’s what’s happening this week in Akron
The issue of who will be driving special needs students, as well as those experiencing homelessness, is back on the agenda for tonight’s Akron Board of Education meeting. We caught up with some of the 143 independent van drivers, who’ve helped fill the need for more than 50 years, but are still seeking clarity on what’s going to happen to their jobs.
Still no decision on Huntington Bank branch on Buckeye; Metroparks steps in on Irishtown Bend construction; Justin Bibb picks running mate
When Huntington Bank announced last fall it planned to close its Buckeye Road branch, local residents and activists rallied around the shuttering as unnecessary and yet another blow to a community trying to make a comeback. Their efforts – and Huntington’s willingness to hear them out – produced at least a temporary reversal. In January, Huntington withdrew an application with bank regulators to permanently close the branch. In return, Huntington asked that city leaders and residents help come up with a plan to help reduce crime in the area. The bank, the residents and the city continue to meet regularly on the topic.
Power Rankings: New homes, old heroes and a lemonade mogul in the making
Signal Cleveland’s Power Rankings is a weekly roundup of the people, places and things wielding their power, for better or worse, in Greater Cleveland. Last week, the county’s tax office and Lake Erie were giving everybody headaches. Do you have a suggestion for next week’s rankings? Submit an...
Time running out to buy time at Cleveland State
The clock’s ticking at Cleveland State University. July 31 is the last work day for an unknown number of staff members who took a buyout deal offered by the cash-strapped university. A day later, full-time faculty members must indicate if they, too, want to take the voluntary buyout. It’s all unfolding just before the fall semester begins Aug. 26.
Avon Library FREE Day @ the Pool
AVON LIBRARY FREE DAY @ THE POOL: Friday, August 2 from 11:30am-3:00pm. A special day when your library card gives you FREE admission to the Avon Pool! Just present your Lorain Public Library card at the front desk (through 3:00 p.m.) and you’ll swim for free!
PHOTO GALLERY: 2024 Stark County Am
Photo gallery from the second round of the 2024 Stark County Amateur Championship at Ohio Prestwick Country Club in Uniontown on Sunday, July 21st. INSTRUCTIONS: Click any thumbnail to launch the photo viewer. Hover your cursor over a photo in the viewer to display arrows to move between photos. Click (x) to exit the current batch after viewing. Then, use the navigation below the thumbnails to see additional photos in this gallery.
Wind and STEM lessons fill student sails on Lake Erie
Waves lapped against the dock as Carter Florence pushed a little sailboat into the water. Before long, he was out on Lake Erie, maneuvering the boat’s jib to catch wind gusts with his fellow classmates Nathan Dodge and Emmet Barley. They’re all students in a sailing summer camp hosted by the Foundry, a Cleveland-based organization that introduces youth to sailing and rowing.
Pedestrian Struck on I-77, New Philadelphia Patrol Investigating
The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal incident on I-77 south. The accident occurred near bolivar Sunday morning involving a pedestrian who was struck and killed. New Philadelphia post trooper Roy Beach says the victim, 34-year-old Jonathan Mandala of Akron, apparently walked onto the highway from the right side of the lanes and was hit by a flatbed truck just before 10 a.m.
NFL Flag Championships at Pro Football HOF brings new eyes to growing game
Flag football is a growing sport, and for good reason. From the competition it drives to the inclusivity it provides, all around the world flag football is being highlighted more and more.
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