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Ohio Paws with Purpose holds pet food distributions in Fairport Harbor
Ohio Paws with Purpose held a pet food distribution in conjunction with a produce distribution July 21 at the Fairport Harbor Senior Center, according to a news release. Approximately 1,000 pounds of dog and cat food was distributed to local dog and cat families. Each bag included 8 to 10 pounds of dry food, three cans of pet food, and treats. Ohio Paws will also be holding distributions at the Fairport Senior Center on Aug. 26 and Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon in the back parking lot of the center, located at 1380 East St.
Armed Lake County driver arrested after ramming woman’s car, deputies say
PAINESVILLE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) - Lake County deputies say they arrested a 41-year-old man Tuesday after he allegedly threatened a woman. According to the sheriff, the investigation involving Justin White, of Mentor, began following reports that a driver was waving a gun and going speeds of 100 MPH on State Route 2.
U.S. News & World Report Recognizes LECOM Among 2024 Best Medical Schools
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) ranks 46th in the nation for the Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care and 39th for Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas among 168 schools, according to the 2024 Best Medical Schools report by U.S. News & World Report. “LECOM’s consistent rankings on...
City of Mentor’s unemployment rate increases to 3.9%
The unemployment rate for the City of Mentor increased 0.1% to 3.9% for the month of June 2024. One year ago, the unemployment rate was 3.5%. In Lake County, the unemployment rate increased 0.2% to 4.1% for the month of June; one year prior, it was 3.7%. Among cities in...
A giant lizard usually found in Africa surprises Lake County resident in backyard
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio — This is not what you expect to find when you venture into your backyard, at least not in Northeast Ohio. Willoughby police were called to a home Thursday when a resident was startled to find a giant reptile in the backyard. Police said in a post on social media it’s believed to be a Nile monitor. The Nile monitor usually is found in sub-Saharan Africa, not in Lake County.
Ohio congressional candidate gets 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to felony
PAINESVILLE, Ohio - A Lake County Common Pleas Judge on Thursday sentenced the Democratic congressional candidate challenging incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce of South Russell to 30 days in the Lake County jail after he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of filing a false voter registration. The Lake...
Mentor High School hosts Ohio State pep rally
Seeing the Mentor High School gym flooded with a sea of enthusiastic fans wearing scarlet and gray is nothing new, but July 23 was something special. Mentor hosted a pep rally for Ohio State University, which chose the high school as one of several stops on an informational and educational tour of Northeast Ohio to connect with incoming students and prospective future Buckeyes and spread the OSU message beyond the sprawling campus in Columbus.
New Ohio law mandates defibrillators in schools and sports venues after Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest
A new Ohio law will require automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, to be placed in nearly every school or sports and recreation venue in the state, a change prompted by the sudden cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin during a Monday Night Football game in Cincinnati last year. Hamlin praised the proposal's backers, the state Legislature and Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, who signed the bill Tuesday, for saving lives. "I'll always consider Ohio my second home, and I'm delighted that this new law makes the places around the state where young people learn, play, and compete safer, more resilient,...
Cavaliers owner launches new sports network
The RSN industry is in a state of flux, and pretty much all of cable with it. So Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is taking a proactive step, but not with his own team, at least not yet. Gilbert’s Rock Entertainment Group will be partnering with broadcast company and owner of many local stations Gray Read more... The post Dan Gilbert, Gray Media launch new Ohio sports network appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Mega Millions jackpot worth $306 million: See the winning lottery numbers for July 26, 2024
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $306 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, July 26, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes throughout Ohio. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the...
These Ohio Cannabis Companies Approved For Adult Retail Sales
COLUMBUS — A group of businesses in Ohio has received the first authorizations to work with recreational marijuana, as the state’s first crop intended for this type of sale has also crossed a milestone. Medical dispensaries and other industry players have been waiting for certificates of operation, the...
Ohio ranks in Top 5 states for protecting religious liberties, study finds
Faith and religious freedom, and the right to exercise them, remains a deeply-rooted way of life for many Americans. The First Amendment backs up that right. But how significant are religious protections in Ohio? ...
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