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Telecommunications Bootcamp addresses career opportunities to take back to the classroom
More than a dozen educators from across Ohio visited Ashland University to learn about 5G broadband technology and its impact on various industries as they took part in a Telecommunications Bootcamp for Educators. The camp was presented by staff members in AU’s Office of Workforce Training and Development. The weeklong...
Elyria water plant issue resolved; boil advisory remains in effect (UPDATED)
ELYRIA — Residents in towns that get water from Elyria’s water plant -- including Elyria, Amherst, North Ridgeville and nearby townships -- are advised to boil the water before drinking it after an electrical issue at the water plant reduced its pumping capacity. The advisory, issued Thursday by...
RISE celebrates student ingenuity, research excellence
North Royalton City Schools recently hosted the 2024 Research and Independent Study Extravaganza (RISE), showcasing the achievements of 61 enriched English language arts students from grades five through eight. This year’s RISE event incorporated several objectives, fostering a comprehensive learning experience for the young scholars. The independent study project...
Be part of the 175th Wayne County Fair birthday party; parade entries being taken
From humble beginnings in 1849, when the first Wayne County Fair was held on a dusty patch of land, to the modern-day extravaganza that attracts visitors from far and wide, the has been a beacon of progress and pride. The fair is more than funnel cakes and Ferris wheels. For...
Drunk woman has gun in car; intoxicated driver says she’s allowed to smoke marijuana: Brook Park Police Blotter
Operating a vehicle under the influence: Brookpark Road. A Parma Heights woman was arrested at about 5:30 a.m. July 10 for driving while intoxicated on Brookpark Road. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
'Cancer can grow': OhioHealth mammography unit screened 1,000 patients during first year
An extra 1,000 women received mammograms in the past year, thanks to OhioHealth's new mobile mammography unit. Those are patients who would have either never received screening or delayed it a few more years, according to Lori Holzworth, imaging manager for OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. "If the lady's got a lump,...
Medina Sheriff and deputy shoot and kill woman armed with gun and knife
MEDINA, Ohio — Officers shot and killed a woman at the Medina Sheriff's Office who was armed with a knife and gun Wednesday. We now know the name of the woman who was shot and killed, and Spectrum News 1 has learned that the Medina County Sheriff is one of two people who fired shots.
Crash involving motorcycle, truck seriously injures Avon Lake man
MILAN TOWNSHIP, Ohio — An Avon Lake motorcyclist was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon when he crashed into a truck that attempted to turn left as the motorcycle approached, the State Highway Patrol says. Jeffrey Erb, 62, was taken to Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk following the crash. His condition...
North Olmsted master plan effort includes housing survey
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- Per its charter, North Olmsted is required to adopt a master plan once every decade. To that end, so far this year the city has employed roughly a handful of surveys related to culture, arts, history and quality of life; parks, recreation and green space; and land use and economic development.
Carmel’s Isabel Gripp graduates Oberlin College
Isabel Renee Gripp of Carmel was among more than 600 students to cross the stage at the Oberlin College and Conservatory 2024 Commencement Ceremony in May. Gripp graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and History.
Joyce Bowers
Joyce A. Bowers, 84 of Ashland passed away late Thursday evening, July 18, 2024 at the Arthur G. James Cancer Center in Columbus under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio.She was born on August 3, 1939 in Ashland the daughter of the late, Floyd J. and Frances K. (nee Hastings) Streit. Joyce grew up in Polk Ohio, and graduated from Polk High School, Class of 1957.
Ohio company ordered to end sale of products using unregistered pesticide: EPA
(WJET/WFXP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stopped the sale and distribution of two products from an Ohio-based company due to federal violations. According to a release, the EPA issued an order to Excell Air Filters, located in Ashland, Ohio, to immediately stop the sale and distribution of two products, “Antimicrobial Filter” and “Allergen Filter.” […]
Why get inked at Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival?
MANSFIELD — Hundreds of festival goers get inked during the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival at the historic Ohio State Reformatory. Though most ticket holders attend for the music, body art holds its own as a featured element of the three-day festival in Mansfield. More than 100 artists from...
Local hospitals, utilities and governments minimally affected by CrowdStrike outage
Per a spokesperson, University Hospitals was not directly impacted from the CrowdStrike outage. Bon Secours Mercy Health uses several Microsoft-based systems that were minimally impacted by the outage, according to a statement from the health care provider, but backup procedures ensured uninterrupted patient care. Similarly, Cleveland Clinic’s systems were impacted...
Wide variety of Christian music will be performed Saturday at Orrville’s Orr Park
A wide variety of Christian music will be performed tomorrow at Orrville’s Orr Park. This year’s Praise in the Park event will feature seven bands performing everything from Christian rock and rap, to southern gospel. Hours will be 1pm till dusk, and admission is free. For more details, find “A Praise in the Park” on Facebook or go to riverradio.com.
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