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Eagle Dance Center earns awards
Eagle Dance Center in Galion showcased unparalleled talent and dedication at The Southern Finals, hosted by Showstopper in Orlando, Florida, last week. The event is the nation’s largest dance competition. Competing against top studios from across the country, Eagle Dance Center secured multiple top honors following their stellar performances....
Galion Community Theatre presents The Addams Family starting July 26
GALION — The Galion Community Theatre is thrilled to announce its summer youth production of the musical “The Addams Family.”. This show is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, featuring an original story that inspires all to “move toward their darkness.”. The production...
Julia Child scholar performance kicks off 25th annual Ashland Chautauqua
ASHLAND — Julia Child famously said “a party without cake is really just a meeting.”. Though cake wasn’t on the menu Tuesday, Karen Vuranch — a veteran Ashland Chautauqua scholar — was a sweet substitute to the real Child. Vuranch, an Ashland University graduate, performed...
Mount Vernon, Ohio – June Summer Front Porch Concerts a Resounding Success; July Concerts Announced
The Summer Front Porch Concert Series Committee is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of the June 21st Front Porch Concerts and is excited to continue the music and fun on July 19th!. One June 21st, Mount Vernon residents and visitors alike were treated to a diverse array of musical...
Final phase of 10-year Licking County Courthouse renovation restoring grand courtroom
The original courtroom in the 148-year-old Licking County Courthouse is filled with artwork and stained glass so ornate that even some of those accused of heinous crimes sit in awe. They sit on church-like pews where their shackles scratch and scar the wooden benches. ...
Utica takes its time in football passing scrimmages
UTICA — Hayden Piper made sure no heads were hanging among his Utica teammates Tuesday. It is July, and the results are secondary. Utica football continued its preparations for the 2024 season, hosting East Knox, River View and Liberty Union for passing scrimmages. ...
Lewis Family Mcdonald’s Hosting Backpack Giveaway
Lewis Family McDonald’s will be holding Bookbag Giveaways at various locations on Monday, July 22nd from 4:00pm until 7:00pm while supplies last. They will be giving away backpacks full of school supplies for school-aged children. They will also be collecting school supplies in their lobbies for local charities. The...
A Northeast Ohio highway is getting extra police patrols to enforce speeding, seat-belt laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio—When driving along Interstate 90 between Cleveland and Euclid, watch your speed and seat belt use, because more law-enforcement officers will be watching as well. An 8-mile stretch of I-90 between East 55th Street and East 260th Street has been designated the state’s first speed and seat belt...
Law enforcement checks out about 300 vehicle drivers Friday
About 300 vehicles went through an OVI checkpoint Friday, when drivers were checked for impairment. The event was held by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, with the assistance of the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office and the Ashland Police Department, on Claremont Avenue in Ashland from 8-10 p.m. Friday. The...
Cleveland car crash hospitalizes driver, causes power outages: Dispatch
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A car crash in Cleveland Tuesday morning sent a driver to the hospital and caused a power outage for a section of a neighborhood. According to Cleveland Division of Fire dispatchers, the crash occurred around 11:57 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, in the area of E. 79th St. and Central Ave.
Dirty Frank’s, 16-Bit among Downtown buildings proposed to be torn down for apartments
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace, 16 Bit Bar+Arcade and the homes of other Downtown businesses are being proposed for demolition to make way for a 23-story apartment building. The Estrella is a mixed-use development proposed by Bluestone Brothers Capital to take up most of the block surrounded by East Rich, South […]
Wiener Mobile, vendors planned for Salem Walmart grand re-opening on Friday
Shoppers who stop at the Salem Walmart may wonder if they have walked into the wrong place if they haven’t been there in a while. The Supercenter on East State Street has been undergoing renovations that Walmart executives say will offer customers a seamless, effortless, high-quality shopping experience. Calling...
'Ban them for a year, I mean, why not?': Toledo council members consider temporary ban on car washes, storage facilities
TOLEDO, Ohio — You might see fewer storage units and car washes popping up in Toledo. Toledo City Council will vote on Wednesday on a temporary moratorium, or ban, on these types of new developments. Luciano Dailey cleans and washes his car a few times a month and said...
Former Browns QB Baker Mayfield Makes Admission on Breakup
The breakup between Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns was not a pretty one and the former No. 1 overall pick admits he could have done a few things differently. The Browns selected Mayfield in 2018, and for a bit, it looked like he could be the face of the franchise in Cleveland. He reeled off a stellar rookie year and helped lead the Browns to the postseason and a playoff victory during the 2020 season.
Former WWE Champion’s In-Ring Return Speculations for Summerslam
Several former WWE Champions, such as Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and The Rock, are speculated to return for the upcoming premium live event, SummerSlam. WWE SummerSlam is set to take place on August 3, 2024, at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. WWE has confirmed multiple matches, including Gunther vs....
Surprise Report on Amari Cooper-Browns Dynamic Emerges Amid Holdout
With training camp a week away, Cleveland Browns fans are wondering if the team will ink star wide receiver Amari Cooper to a contract extension. The 30-year-old wide receiver didn’t attend mandatory minicamp last month as he’s looking for a new contract. Cooper is entering the final year of a five-year, $100 million extension he signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020.
Investigation pending after homeless Wooster parents flee with 18-month-old despite court order
HOLMES COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Wooster couple was detained and released Monday after fleeing with their 18-month-old child, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies said the parents received a court order to turn over their toddler to children’s services because they were all homeless and living in a car.
JD Vance owns a $1.5M home in Alexandria. Here's what his neighbors have to say
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Ohio Senator JD Vance, who owns a home in Alexandria, is stirring reactions in the community. Del Ray is considered a left-of-center community, now home to a clearly right-of-center candidate to be the next vice president of the United States. JD Vance is not putting Del Ray on the map, but his decision to buy a home here was the talk of this community Tuesday.
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