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St. Ignatius suspends staff member amid domestic violence, child endangerment charges
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The director of strength and condition for Saint Ignatius High School athletics was suspended earlier this month after getting charged with domestic violence and child endangerment. According to the Avon Lake Municipal Court docket, 38-year-old Anthony Rubino was charged with domestic violence and child endangerment August...
Professor’s book signing, release Aug. 17
Jerry C. Jaffe, professor of theater at Lake Erie College in Painesville, will hold a book release and signing for his book, “Religious Satire in the Era of New Atheism: Do You ‘Seriously Believe That’ After 9/11” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Barnes & Noble at 7900 Mentor Ave.
Marble Room Steaks and Raw Bar to host decadent wine dinner with acclaimed winemaker
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Marble Room Steaks & Raw Bar is hosting winemaker Chris Carpenter for a six-course wine-pairing dinner this month. The dinner is 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, in the restaurant’s vault. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
2024 football preview: Strong season should be in the Cards for Sandy Valley
The start of the 2024 Ohio high school football season is right around the corner. Most teams open Week 1 on Friday, Aug. 23, with a handful playing their season opener on Thursday, Aug. 22. This week, we are holding our own kind of two-a-days with previews on two teams released each day. Here is one...
Podiatrist helps patients put their best foot forward
AKRON — Akron-based podiatrist, Dr. Arthur Aronson, said our feet are literally “the foundation of everything” when it comes to overall health. However, many put off foot health until conditions become much more serious than necessary. “What I hear most often is, ‘I wish I had done...
Akron PorchRokr 2024 schedule: Watch these bands at Saturday’s outdoor music festival
Rockabilly to electric blues. More than 150 bands on 37 stages. Get ready for the 12th edition of PorchRokr, which once again will take over Highland Square porches on Saturday, Aug. 17. Check out the complete lineup for the 2024 outdoor music festival. (You can read more about the event...
Modern and vintage aircraft to fly into Akron this weekend for Props and Pistons Festival
No need to panic this weekend if you hear and see military aircraft flying over Akron. The skies over the Akron-Fulton Airport will be buzzing with planes and helicopters as the Props and Pistons Festival will be Saturday and Sunday. ...
Akron Pride 2024 has lots on tap for Aug. 21-24. Here's what you need to know
The Akron Pride festival is coming up next week and there are three main events that run Aug. 21-24. Starting Wednesday, Aug. 21, the Stadium Virginium: PRIDE! show featuring Virginia West and the West Family takes the Knight Stage at the Akron Civic Theater. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and will have...
Second annual Akron City Festival coming Sept. 1
The second annual Akron City Festival, a celebration of kids going back to school, will be held downtown Sept. 1 from noon to 6 p.m. at Lock 3’s Backyard on Bowery Street. The family-friendly festival will include a parade, a DJ, games, basketball, face painting; fashion, cheer and magic shows; food vendors, gaming trucks, inflatables and more, according to a press release from the city.
Vitatoe named new president of STVM High School
AKRON — St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (STVM) announced July 29 that David Vitatoe will be the school’s next president. Vitatoe earned a bachelor’s degree from John Carroll University, a master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management and a master’s in education from Xavier University. He most recently served at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) as interim vice president of advancement and president of the NEOMED Foundation. An Akron native, Vitatoe attended St. Hilary grade school and Walsh Jesuit High School. His mother, Rose (Mastrolonardo) Vitatoe, is an alumna of St. Vincent High School. He is a member of St. Rita Parish and lives in Reminderville with his wife and three children.
Companies answer lawsuit claiming negligence in deadly Realty Building blast
Companies named in a negligence case are asking a judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the family of the Chase Bank employee who died in the May 28th explosion at Youngstown’s Realty Building. The wrongful death lawsuit being considered in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court was filed against...
Catholic high school football teams ready for new season
GREATER AKRON — Catholic high school teams across the area are ready to take the field and begin the regular season. Several teams in the West Side Leader coverage area are coming off playoff appearances with hopes of returning to the postseason. Archbishop Hoban. The Knights are coming off...
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