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'It's gut-wrenching': Painesville Township residents call for action after sewage floods out of basement drains
PAINESVILLE, Ohio — On Saturday, residents along Outrigger Cove in Painesville Township discovered sewage covering their basement floors after rain seemingly overwhelmed the area's sewage system. Although the sight disgusted and frustrated homeowners, residents tell 3News it's not entirely shocking. "I feel like I'm a veteran of it, because...
Harvey running back Shahn Alston poised to become top recruit
A once-in-a-lifetime athlete in Painesville’s backyard — that is Harvey running back Shahn Alston. Harvey Coach Mick Mohner knew he was special the moment a freshman put up monstrous weight-room numbers. As Alston racks up Power 4 offers, the soon to be junior is on-track to become arguably Harvey’s biggest recruit ever produced.
Lake County family learns story behind World War II Marine's final battle
CONCORD, Ohio — As the nation marks Independence Day on Thursday, a Lake County family will observe the occasion as they have for decades: in solemn reflection. July 4 marks 80 years since a young Marine named Lewis McIntosh died while fighting in the Battle of Saipan. His nieces and nephews have known Uncle Lewis only through photos and family stories.
Captains held to one hit in 4-0 loss at Dayton
The Captains were held to one hit in a 4-0 loss July 2 at Dayton. In the seventh inning, Alex Mooney walked and moved to third on a one-out single by Jorge Burgos. The next batter, Jake Fox, lined out to right field, and Mooney was thrown out at the plate. Fox’s at-bat was the Captains’ only at-bat with a runner in scoring position in the game.
Cleveland.com Boys Tennis All-Stars 2024: Meet the best from Northeast Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Orange High School has produced some of the best boys tennis players in Northeast Ohio for a number of years, and 2024 is no different thanks to senior Chika Nwaozuzu. Nwaozuzu made the jump from playing doubles in 2023 to singles in 2024, where he reached...
How are Northeast Ohio cities preparing for fireworks after outbreaks of violence at summer events?
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Communities across Northeast Ohio are preparing to host tens of thousands of people at their Fourth of July parades and fireworks shows following a spring and early summer that have been marred by outbursts of violence at several community events. Officials in several cities say that the...
Watch out for these Ohio traffic chokepoints over the July Fourth holiday
CLEVELAND, Ohio - With more people expected to travel for the July Fourth weekend than ever before, state transportation officials are highlighting some areas of potential delays Wednesday afternoon in the Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton areas. Yet, expect traffic to be no worse than “moderate” in Northeast Ohio.
Madison trustees OK next steps on several construction projects
The Madison Township trustees are moving forward on a pair of construction projects. The board voted at its regular meeting Monday to advertise for work on Sites Road and award a contract for engineering work on the Manner Drive drainage project. Township trustees approved the paperwork to authorize a $29,435...
Ohio high school football schedules: 2024 Greater Akron Weeks 1-10 schedule
The 2024 high school football season begins in less than two months. Ohio High School Athletic Association preseason practices start Aug. 1 and Greater Akron teams open their season Aug. 23,. The OHSAA state playoffs pairings are announced Oct. 27 and the postseason begins Friday, Nov. 1. The postseason culminates...
Ohio's bald eagle population soaring just in time for July 4th, ODNR reports
The symbol of America continues to thrive in the Buckeye State. Just in time for the Fourth of July, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has announced that its 2024 annual spring survey, in a statement shared with the Dispatch, found a "robust" estimate of 841 active bald eagle nests, according to ODNR's Division of Wildlife.
How the Inflation Reduction Act is going in one of the ‘most biased’ states for renewables: Ohio
This story was originally published by Floodlight. Solar farms and wind turbines are popping up across America as a new climate law boosts the economics of renewables through billions of dollars of incentives. But in Ohio, one of the most hostile states for renewables, developers are walking a tightrope. For the first time, renewable energy in […] The post How the Inflation Reduction Act is going in one of the ‘most biased’ states for renewables: Ohio appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $137 million jackpot for July 2, 2024: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $137 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, July 2, 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...
Semi driver charged after striking Ohio bridge with oversized load
MEDINA COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - A semi driver was charged after they drove under and struck a bridge in Ohio with an oversized load Friday. According to WOIO, citing the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), 43-year-old Deshawn Johnson of Texas was charged after he drove his semi under a bridge and struck. Per the outlet, citing the OSHP, investigators found that Johnson was driving off his ODOT approved permit for the route and didn't have a lead vehicle with height-sensing technology.
Education experts explore the impact of expanded private vouchers in Ohio
Last week, Akron Public Schools became the latest district to join a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Ohio’s EdChoice private voucher program. The Akron school board voted 5 to 1 to join the lawsuit that includes dozens of districts from across the state. The EdChoice voucher program is not...
Heil Continues Growth of Nationwide Dealer Network with New Locations in Ohio and Michigan
Heil® continues to strengthen its premier nationwide dealer network of sales, parts, and support services, with further growth in the Midwest. The company is excited to announce new Environmental Equipment Sales & Service (EESS) locations in Columbus, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan, enhancing Heil’s presence and support in these key regions.
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