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Trading cards for drug and theft charges: Brunswick Police Blotter
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Women-owned cannabis company in Cleveland overcomes challenges
CLEVELAND — The first Black women-owned cannabis company to achieve 100% vertical integration is right here in Cleveland. Seven years ago, Ariane Kirkpatrick entered into an industry few women have chosen -- cannabis. "We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being black and...
Several campus systems to be unavailable early Tuesday
APEX (Oracle Application Express) Applications. Identity Management Web Pages—Account Activation, Password Change, Affiliate Request Form. IP Self Registration and Other IP Management Tools. OnBase. School of Dental Medicine systems—AStar Pro, axiUm, GSD, INFINITT PACS (Digital X-Rays) [U]Tech Software Center. WWW Content Management changes. For assistance with any technology...
Sweets & Geeks expands to Great Northern Mall location
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- Candy lovers and diehard gamers are celebrating the sweet news: Medina’s popular Sweets & Geeks has announced a second location, coming to Great Northern Mall. Opening in September, the nearly 17,000-square-foot operation will allow visitors to not only buy, rent and play an enormous selection...
Olmsted Falls High School receives state grant promoting local agriculture
OLMSTED FALLS, Ohio -- Olmsted Falls High School was recently awarded a $39,988 Grow Ohio Grant. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce funds are tied to the school’s urban agricultural and stability class, which makes its debut this academic year at the Bagley Road school. If you purchase...
Love makes a family – and a must-see interactive exhibition – at the Maltz Museum
Two men, a woman and two little girls smile at each other and the camera while they sit on a cozy backyard patio. The photo of the Watson/Hutchins Family (consisting of Sgt. Kenneth Watson, his partner James Hutchins and Watson’s ex-wife Lisa and their two kids) is just one of over 40 photos in the exhibition “Love Makes a Family: Portraits of LGBTQ+ People and Their Families” at the Maltz Museum in the Northeast Ohio suburb of Beachwood.
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.
Area news in brief for July 22
RODMAN FUNDRAISER – Alliance Applebee’s will host a dine-to-donate event for the Friends of Rodman Public Library on Tuesday. Those dining in are asked to present a flyer, available at both the Main and Branch libraries, to their server, and the Friends of Rodman Public Library will receive 15% of the check. Those ordering online should enter the code DOINGOOD. The offer is not valid on delivery orders.
What's new at the Mu? Massillon artist featured in new show
The Massillon Museum’s Studio M will exhibit “On Its Head,” paintings by Emily Bartolone, from July 27 through Sept. 8. Her paintings merge figuration with geometric abstraction. A free, public reception for the artist will be 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 17. Highlights ...
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.
Hot Stove baseball: Elyria bounces back strong to beat Cloverleaf in extra innings, claim Class EE title
ALLIANCE — Mason Burnette helped the Elyria Pioneers rally one last time. After the Cloverleaf Colts sent the Class EE championship into extra innings with a two-run seventh, Burnette helped Elyria close out the title in the 15-16 age group with a two-run double in the eighth inning that helped send the Pioneers to a 7-4 win at Butler Rodman Park on Sunday afternoon.
You can step it up and circle the globe -- right in your own neighborhood
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- An Independence non-profit has helped encourage people to get so active that their total steps would have circled the world nine times. The Health Action Council works with businesses to promote fitness and wellness among their workers through a series of “Step It Up” challenges.
County roundup: Garrettsville prepares for Peach Social Car Cruise, plus news from Freedom, Hiram, Nelson, Mantua and Windham
The long-awaited time capsule opening took place July 6. Inside the time capsule were, among other things, old newspapers, an old book from the Garrettsville 120th Centennial and a song written about Garrettsville called “Old Garrettsville” that was sung by two girls, according to the James A. Garfield Historical Society, when the time capsule was buried in 1924. Two women sang the song at the time capsule opening.
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.
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.
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