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Massive EPA grant will fund solar installations in Greater Cleveland and restore major brownfield
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The U.S. Environmental Protection agency has awarded a $129 million grant to a Cuyahoga County-led partnership to install solar panels on local landfills, mothball a coal-fired power plant and return a major brownfield to natural habitat. The partnership, which includes Cuyahoga County and the cities of...
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.
Fire destroys restaurant, hall on West Side; firefighter injured
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A fire at a restaurant and hall on the West Side rekindled after it was initially controlled, destroying the building and injuring a firefighter. According to the city fire department, the blaze first started in the restaurant, reportedly Gargano’s, located near the intersection of West 25th Street and Marvin Avenue in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood. There were no injuries to people who were in the restaurant.
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.
Karina Eleni, daughter of Akron actress Melina Kanakaredes, is summer artist at rock hall
Singer-songwriter Karina Eleni was born and raised in Los Angeles, but she is an Ohio native at heart. She has spent most of her summers and holidays here because this is where most of her family lives. “I love Akron,” she said. Swensons, Luigi’s, you name it. She...
19th annual Mahoning Valley Slovak Fest set for August 11
Folks still hankering to celebrate the Slavic culture in the valley are in luck. That's because the 19th annual Mahoning Valley Slovak Fest is set to happen August 11 from noon to 4 p.m. It will happen at the St. Matthias Church Grounds in Youngstown, according to a news release...
Cuyahoga County to Hold Reappraisal Meetings
(Cleveland) Property owners in Cuyahoga County who haven't received their property valuation letters from the County by Monday, July 22nd, 2024, are asked to call the County's Fiscal Office at 216-443-7420, option 3 to get their property value information. The County will be hosting four community meetings next week to...
Cavs end summer league on a high-note with victory over Indiana Pacers, 100-93
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- That’s a wrap for NBA Summer League, at least for the Cavs. The Cavs held off the Indiana Pacers 100-93 in the team’s final game of summer league on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Cavs finished 2-3. In a back-and-forth affair, Jaylon...
National Alliance for Mental Illness to Host 12-Hour Live Stream Event for Erie Gives Day
The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) will be hosting its first 12-Hour Live Event for Erie Gives Day on August 13, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The virtual live event will be held on NAMI's Facebook page. The virtual event will feature activities, challenges, and special appearances. The goal of the event is to raise money and awareness for mental health.
Valley Hot Dog Shoppe locations to offer $1 chili dogs for National Chili Dog Day July 25
Thursday, July 25 is National Chili Dog day, and all four Hot Dog Shoppe locations in the Mahoning Valley are celebrating with an offer that will keep your stomach and your wallet full. Starting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Hot Dog Shoppe in Girard, Warren, Boardman and East Liverpool will...
Erie police watching for speeders along East 38th Street in wake of two serious May wrecks
Two serious motor vehicle crashes happened five days apart in early May along one stretch of a major east-west roadway on Erie's east side. Two motorists died in one of the crashes. Five people were injured, one critically, in the other. ...
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