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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announces shutdown date for RainForest
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced that its RainForest - which has been opened for more than 30 years and offers hundreds of animals, species and flora – will close in September and eventually reopen as the Primate Forest. Last day for visitors is Monday, Sept. 9.
Cold case: Anonymous phone call leads police to man’s body on South Side street in ’01 homicide
An anonymous phone call early Aug. 23, 2001, led a father and son police duo to a South Side street and the discovery of a man's body. The death of the man, Vaschon May, 24, is still unsolved.
Companies answer lawsuit claiming negligence in deadly Realty Building blast
Companies named in a negligence case are asking a judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the family of the Chase Bank employee who died in the May 28th explosion at Youngstown’s Realty Building. The wrongful death lawsuit being considered in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court was filed against...
Jackson Township contractor causes controversy with sign that insults Kamala Harris
JACKSON TWP. – Hund Construction Inc. isn't holding back on its political views, with the latest sign posted outside the business causing controversy. The company is known for using its changeable sign to criticize political stances and politicians, garnering both praise and disdain in online reviews over the last several years. ...
Apparent murder-suicide in Taco Bell drive-thru on Graham Road in Stow leaves 2 dead: police
Two people are dead following an apparent murder-suicide in the drive-thru of the Taco Bell on Graham Road in Stow around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Stow Police Captain Bryan Snavely confirmed. The Taco Bell at 993 Graham Road on the border of Stow and Cuyahoga Falls was surrounded by police cars around 9 p.m....
Cleveland extends deadline until Aug. 28 for home repair lottery
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland homeowners now have two more weeks to submit their names for a chance at winning the city’s home-repair lottery. City Hall on Thursday moved back the deadline from Aug. 21 to Aug. 28 so Clevelanders who were without power after last week’s storm would have more time to apply.
Ross County EBT users warned about card skimmers
CHILLICOTHE— Have you used your EBT card at Save-a-Lot on Western Avenue and Corner Market on Charleston Pike in Chillicothe recently? If so you may be at risk of having your money stolen due to card skimmers recently found in the stores. These skimmers can be found on card readers and look exactly...
Lorain auto parts plant plans to expand, create 104 new jobs
LORAIN, Ohio — A company in Lorain that makes vehicle parts has plans to expand and create jobs. Camaco won a state tax credit worth $540,000 from Ohio’s Tax Credit Authority Thursday. The company manufacturers the frames of the seats in vehicles, and has a plant in Lorain that employs about 270 people.
Daryl Ruiter: I think the Browns miss Bill Callahan, they may have to go get a left tackle
Daryl Ruiter joins Baskin & Phelps to talk about the latest from Browns training camp. He talks about day one of joint practices with the Vikings, the Browns depth at running back, what’s next for Mike Hall Jr., and more.
Residents raise a stink about neighbor’s failing septic system
GREEN — More than 40 Hawthorne Court residents filled Green City Council chambers Aug. 13 to voice ongoing concerns with illegal sewage discharge from a nearby property at 4419 Massillon Road. Hawthorne Drive resident Ron Stoudt provided photos of a trench on the Massillon Road property, allegedly dug by...
Vitatoe named new president of STVM High School
AKRON — St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (STVM) announced July 29 that David Vitatoe will be the school’s next president. Vitatoe earned a bachelor’s degree from John Carroll University, a master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management and a master’s in education from Xavier University. He most recently served at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) as interim vice president of advancement and president of the NEOMED Foundation. An Akron native, Vitatoe attended St. Hilary grade school and Walsh Jesuit High School. His mother, Rose (Mastrolonardo) Vitatoe, is an alumna of St. Vincent High School. He is a member of St. Rita Parish and lives in Reminderville with his wife and three children.
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