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Ohio Dad Allegedly Left Kids Unattended At Amusement Park To Ride Roller Coasters
An Ohio dad allegedly left 3 young kids unattended while he went to ride roller coasters with his oldest child at Cedar Point. Now, he’s in trouble with more than just their mom!. A trip to the amusement park with the family sounds like a lot of fun. Of...
FirstEnergy’s chief ethics officer knew about $4.3 million payment the company said was a bribe
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two top lawyers at FirstEnergy, plus the company’s most senior accountant, knew about and helped process a $4.3 million payment that the company later said was a bribe to a top state regulator, according to a newly unearthed memorandum and deposition. Up to now, the...
TV producer recalls generosity of talk show legend and Ohio native Phil Donahue
A giant of the television world, Phil Donahue, died this week at 88. Born in Cleveland, Donahue was dubbed the “king of daytime talk” for his program which aired from 1967-96. He hosted everyone from entertainers to presidents. Carol Story, who also hails from Northeast Ohio, was one of his producers during a 29-year run.
Author Tracy Chevalier to give virtual program through Hudson Library
CLEVELAND, Ohio – New York Times bestselling author Tracy Chevalier is scheduled to hold a virtual program with the Hudson Library & Historical Society next month. Chevalier – a graduate of Oberlin College - will discuss her book, “The Glassmaker” at the program, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.
Girls golf: Brunswick freshman Ellie Gonzalez-Ribble is off and running
Mature and confident beyond her years, freshman golfer Ellie Gonzalez-Ribble is leading Brunswick to new heights. Within the first three weeks of her career, Gonzalez-Ribble has already shot a school-record, 1-over-par 72 twice. Both happened at Greater Cleveland Conference tournaments that Brunswick won to put itself on the path toward winning the first title in program history.
Zoo should have disclosed Rainforest closure to those buying annual passes
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has announced an overhaul to its beloved Rainforest into a new Primate Forest, and its closure until 2026 (”Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announces shutdown date for RainForest,” cleveland.com, Aug. 15). This is exciting news to employees, patrons of the Zoo, and area residents. While exciting, it also means patrons will have limited access during the winter months -- a time when families with young children look forward to indoor activities such as the Rainforest.
Brown’s Run upgrades pro shop, opens outside pavilion, upgrades irrigation system
After realizing operating a full-service restaurant wasn’t financially feasible, the owners of a Butler County golf course have used a mulligan. John Kiser and his wife, Avinne, who purchased Brown’s Run Golf Course in Madison Twp. five years ago, have closed the restaurant and concentrated on investing $500,000 in upgrading the pro shop, outdoor pavilion and irrigation system.
Controversy surrounds Bucyrus City’s Skating Rink purchase…city incapacitated without Law Director
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Tensions ran high at a recent Bucyrus City Council Committees meeting as confusion and accusations of deception swirled regarding the potential purchase of a skating rink adjacent to the fire station. Angela Fishpaw, a Bucyrus resident, took the floor during public participation to accuse Council President Kurt Fankhauser of misleading the council and the community about the status of the purchase, suggesting that it was already a “done deal” and possibly conducted without the full council’s knowledge.
Alliance parade, party to hail MLK's service
The 27th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade and celebration will be Saturday in Alliance. Planned by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Steering Committee, the events will run noon to 6 p.m. at various locations in the Carnation City. The parade will step off at noon and will immediately be followed at Maple...
Tour de Buckeye Lake sees biggest turnout in cycling event history
Cyclists from across Ohio and beyond took to the trails and country roads around Buckeye Lake this past weekend. With over 800 participants, this year’s Tour de Buckeye Lake was the event’s largest since it began eight years ago. Riders followed one of three routes (11-, 28- or 62-miles) which started and ended...
Huge EV battery recycling facility comes online in Ohio
Cirba Solutions officially opened its expanded lithium-ion battery processing plant, using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. A big facility for recycling lithium-ion batteries is now operating in Central Ohio, where workers are busy salvaging and repurposing the metals and minerals needed to drive the clean energy transition. On Thursday,...
Classic rock band’s original guitarist says getting rich destroyed chemistry
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Kiss was formed in 1973 but by the end of the decade had become one of the top-selling rock bands of the 1970s, rising to fame with behind the band members’ makeup and outlandish live shows. But Ace Frehley, the original guitarist for Kiss, says...
Browns Gifted Perfect Free Agency Signing at Position of Need
OT Jack Conklin (knee) OT Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) OT James Hudson III (ankle) With just a few weeks before meaningful football begins, it's clear that Cleveland could use some reinforcements. Fortunately, the perfect solution became available earlier this week. Browns Should Target Veteran OL Dennis Daley. Earlier this week,...
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