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State Champion Warriors honored by Cafaro Foundation
The honors continue to roll in for the State Champion West Branch baseball team. At centre court of the Eastwood Mall the Cafaro Foundation honored the Warriors for winning the Division II State Championship last month. As part of their recognition the West Branch school district was awarded a $10.000...
Surprise Report on Amari Cooper-Browns Dynamic Emerges Amid Holdout
With training camp a week away, Cleveland Browns fans are wondering if the team will ink star wide receiver Amari Cooper to a contract extension. The 30-year-old wide receiver didn’t attend mandatory minicamp last month as he’s looking for a new contract. Cooper is entering the final year of a five-year, $100 million extension he signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020.
LeBron James Family Foundation opens health, wellness center in West Akron
AKRON, Ohio – The LeBron James Family Foundation has expanded its footprint with the opening of the I Promise HealthQuarters at 527 West Market Street, across from House Three Thirty, in West Akron. The new community health and wellness center offers medical, dental, optometry and mental health support for...
Longtime Valley mental health counselor dies
A longtime mental health counselor who dedicated his life to helping others in the Valley has died. Jimmy McGaha, a mental health counselor for more than 40 years in the Valley, died Monday afternoon. He was 75 years old. McGaha opened his own counseling service business, Jim McGaha and Associates,...
Investigation pending after homeless Wooster parents flee with 18-month-old despite court order
HOLMES COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Wooster couple was detained and released Monday after fleeing with their 18-month-old child, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies said the parents received a court order to turn over their toddler to children’s services because they were all homeless and living in a car.
Marshals, Akron SWAT arrest man wanted on drugs and weapons charges Tuesday
Members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested a 39-year-old Akron man Tuesday in connection to various weapons and drugs charges, according to a release. A warrant was issued for the suspect after four guns, cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl were recovered from a home on July...
Woman held against her will, assaulted in Akron apartment; suspect arrested: Police
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A man faces charges after allegedly holding a woman against her will and assaulting her, according to investigators. Akron Police Lt. Matt Whitmire says the woman told officers about her assault while at a local hospital around 2:47 p.m. Monday, July 15. Lt. Whitmire says the...
Lemonade stand kids employ dangerous sales technique: Strongsville Police Blotter
On July 1, a concerned passerby called police about kids running a lemonade stand on Holiday Road. The caller said the kids were running into the street with scooters trying to get cars to stop. An arriving officer advised the kids, while the mother picked up the small children. No...
Browns Re-Sign Key Veteran to Massive Extension
Browns fans have been waiting for contract extensions for several key starters, most notably star wide receiver Amari Cooper. As the Cleveland Browns prepare for training camp like the rest of the NFL, the status of these contract extensions was a big concern for the fanbase. Fortunately, Adam Schefter of...
Myles Garrett Settles Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark Rookie of the Year Debate
Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett, arguably one of the best players in the NFL, is enjoying watching the WNBA this offseason. While attending the 2024 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, was asked about the biggest question surrounding the league: Who ...
Rash of entries into parked autos investigated on Pepper Drive, Dodsworth Lane, Blackerry Circle: Solon police blotter
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FSU Baseball: Conner Whittaker selected by Cleveland on day three of MLB Draft
Florida State baseball is up to eight selections in the 2024 MLB Draft. On Tuesday, the Cleveland Guardians selected right-handed Conner Whittaker in the 15th round with pick no. 445. In three seasons at FSU, Whittaker appeared in 55 games and threw 175 innings. He made at least 17 appearances...
Cleveland police search for Ohio City assault suspect
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Police are looking for a suspect wanted for assaulting another man at a gas station on the city’s West side. According to officers, the attack happened on June 17 at the Ohio City Gas Station in the 3500 block of Lorain Ave. After the assault,...
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill Signs 4-Unit Deal in Ohio
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill, renowned for its authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, announces a four-unit development agreement in Ohio, strengthening the Chicago-based company’s presence across the Midwest. The news of this signed agreement brings the total number of units in development to 25, projecting 5 additional locations to open by the end of 2024.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio likely to close Cleveland or Lorain County locations
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio (BGCNEO) are likely to close locations due to funding loss. In late May, the Clubs announced they were losing $3 million in federal funding — $2.5 million from Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) funds, and $500,000 from federal pass-through funds through local schools. The organization launched the Save Our Clubs campaign, but CEO Allen Smith told The Land the funding gap has not been completely closed.
2024 safety protocols announcement for Ohio State Fair
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVG) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is working with the Ohio State Fair to implement new safety procedures for fairgoers. The state fair is scheduled for July 24 - Aug 4. Organizers announced new procedures in place, which include some of the following:. Metal detectors upon entry.
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