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Wadsworth destination playground nears halfway point of construction
WADSWORTH — Wadsworth’s new destination playground at Memorial Park is nearing the halfway point of its construction phase. The playground phase, an early part of the larger Memorial Park improvement project, began in late April after the demolition of the Kaleidoscope playground. Wadsworth Interim Service Director Matt Hiscock said the playground completion date may be sooner than expected.
Baldwin Wallace University students head to Paris for Summer Olympics to volunteer for Team USA
BEREA, Ohio — Northeast Ohio will be represented not only by athletes at the Olympics. Students and faculty from the Baldwin Wallace University sport management program have arrived in Paris and are spending two weeks as volunteers for Team USA. University officials say this trip fits into the program's...
Suburban League football: 5 things to know from media day
CUYAHOGA FALLS — The annual Suburban League Football Media Day featured the usual mixture of serious and funny conversations Thursday at The Natatorium in Cuyahoga Falls. Wadsworth (9-3, 6-0) is the defending SL National Conference champion and Aurora (11-2, 7-0) is the reigning SL American Conference champ. ...
Elyria man sentenced to at least 18 years in prison on rape charges
ELYRIA — An Elyria man convicted of two felony rape charges by a jury following a two-day trial earlier this week in Lorain County Common Pleas Court was sentenced Thursday to at least 18 years in prison. Paul R. Wilkins Jr., 53, of Fairlawn Avenue, was sentenced by Judge...
Two Salem Regional facilities being folded into Akron Children's
As the old adage goes, the only constant is change. Changes will soon be coming to Salem Regional pediatric care facilities in Salem and Columbiana. "The Salem pediatric offices will be joining the Akron Children's Hospital primary care network," says Paul Olivier, VP of Mahoning Valley enterprises for Akron Children's.
Richland County property transfers recorded July 15-19
These real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between July 15 and July 19: 1385 Angus Drive, Mansfield; Brian D. and Bonnie S. Schulties to David and Melissa Ott; $860,000 4656 Possum Run Road, Bellville; Sheryl L. Smith to Jacob D. Miller; $165,000 ...
10 questions with Paris Olympian and BMX rider Marcus Christopher of Lake Township
Lake Township resident Marcus Christopher will be competing on July 30 in BMX freestyle in the Paris Olympics. Christopher, 21, recently won a gold medal in BMX park riding at the X Games in California. Christopher, whose endorsements include Rockstar energy drink, is a top-ranked BMX freestyle rider. LAKE TWP....
As Steve ‘Mongo' McMichael's Hall of Fame induction nears, his wife discusses flood of emotions
For 15 seasons in the NFL, from his position on the interior of the defensive line, Steve McMichael made life miserable for opposing offenses. Twice, his play earned him a spot on the NFL’s All-Pro First Team. He was also chosen to play in two Pro Bowls. He racked-up 95 sacks, including 92.5 with the Bears, and he helped Chicago’s venerable 1985 team capture the Super Bowl.
Mercy Hospital surgeon performs 'in-house' rescue of employee using Heimlich maneuver
CANTON − There is serendipity and then there is what happened to Jaida Evans. Back on July 9, the young pharmacy tech was on a break in the cafeteria at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital when she suddenly began choking on a piece of steak. "I tried to take a drink of water," she recalled. ...
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
JD Vance lives in one of the most liberal areas of Northern Virginia
JD Vance, the Republican U.S. senator from Ohio and Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick, lives in one of the most liberal areas of largely liberal Northern Virginia. Vance and his family live in Del Ray, a neighborhood in Alexandria, a city where President Joe Biden won 80 percent of the vote in 2020. Alexandria is near Washington, D.C.
Fishing Boat Seized After Walleye Tournament Scandal Sold in Auction
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced that the fishing boat seized from Chase Cominsky, 37, of Hermitage, Pa., was sold through an online auction Tuesday. Cominsky and Jacob Runyan, 44, of Ashtabula, were convicted in May 2023 of felony cheating and misdemeanor animal ownership charges.
J.D. Vance is not a flip-flopper. He’s the rare politician willing to reconsider his positions: Benjamin M. Flowers
UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio -- You often hear politicians criticized for flip-flopping. That’s a fair criticism when the flip or the flop reflects nothing but political opportunism. It’s a silly criticism when the politician changes his mind for good reason and admits it. Take Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio,...
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