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Vote in Messenger/Herald female athlete of millennium bracket
In an effort to determine the top female athlete of this millennium with Messenger/Herald roots, we created a bracket. Please vote below to reduce the field to 16. The poll runs from 3 p.m. Monday to 3 p.m. July 26. The bracket will be cut in half each following week to ultimately identify one...
Climate change is hurting Lake Erie. Ohio is training a workforce to help
Climate change is altering Lake Erie: warmer water temperatures increase the risk of toxic algal blooms. Less ice cover in the winter can lead to more soil erosion. And its water levels are fluctuating at a faster rate. A new program at Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and...
LGBTQ community sounds alarm bells over Vance
LGBTQ Americans and advocacy groups are sounding alarm bells over the selection of Sen. JD Vance as former President Trump’s running mate. In addition to a history of anti-LGBTQ statements, the Ohio Republican is the primary sponsor of at least two pieces of federal legislation threatening to sharply roll back transgender rights, including one proposal…
Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff
The Ohio retired teachers’ pension board has approved millions of dollars in bonuses for their investment staff less than a month after grandstanding by eliminating the additional compensation to make a group of educators happy. The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of […] The post Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Puppies Poisoned and Dumped Near Beach City
The Tuscarawas County Dog Pound reports somebody poisoned four dogs and left them to die horrible deaths in the woods near Beach City. Facility and Adoption Specialist Beth Lewis says the dog warden, responding to a call on Friday morning, found three of the dogs already dead and a fourth barely alive and suffering. That dog was euthanized immediately.
10 most expensive homes sold in Summit County, July 15-21
A house in Boston Heights that sold for $1.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Summit County in the past week. In total, 164 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $237,877. The average price per square foot was $158.
Valley City Frog Jump attracts thousands to Medina County for 63rd annual celebration 🐸
Thousands of frog fanatics descended on the small community of Valley City's Mill Stream Park Sunday to watch frogs do what they do best, with lots of encouragement from their handlers of course. When observing those just entering the fenced-in jumping ring, it was clear that there were various reasons as to why...
Metro Athletic Conference seeks new member schools
The Metro Athletic Conference is accepting letters of interest from schools who may want to join the league in the 2026-27 school year. That would be the MAC's first year without Coventry, which recently announced its upcoming move to the Principals Athletic Conference. The MAC's members include three Portage County schools (Field, Ravenna...
300 cyclists to make way from Cleveland to Cincinnati in support of American Cancer Society
This week, the American Cancer Society’s annual Pan Ohio Hope Ride will see more than 300 cyclists trek from Cleveland to Cincinnati. The trip runs July 25-28. The first day will take riders 88 miles, from Cleveland to Wooster. The next day will see cyclists taking the 95-mile trek from there to Columbus. Day three will see the riders finish their 84-mile trek here in Dayton. Finally, the ride will close out with an 82-mile ride to Cincinnati.
Back-to-school giveaway, youth talent show set for Crenshaw Park in Canton
CANTON − A youth talent show and back-to-school giveaway will be held Sunday at Crenshaw Park. Walking With A Purpose, a nonprofit that seeks to help youth develop confidence in themselves and build positive relationships with adults and their peers, will host Christmas in July from 2 to 6 p.m. at Crenshaw Park at 1500 Sherrick Road SE. Admission is free. ...
Motorcyclist killed in Akron crash while fleeing from Barberton police: What we know
AKRON, Ohio — A 53-year-old man has died following a motorcycle crash after a pursuit involving Barberton police. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO! newsletter. Akron police say the incident began on Monday, July 22, at...
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Whiskey & Wine on Nine Golf Outing
Looking for a fun charity outing with two interesting contests to go along with the golf? Then check out Aunt Susie’s Whiskey & Wine on Nine Golf Outing on Saturday, August 10th at Arrowhead Golf Club in North Canton. The event benefits people in Stark County who have been diagnosed with cancer.
'There are people who care about you': Mobile shower facility launches in Akron
AKRON, Ohio — Across the street from the First Congregational Church of Akron, on Monday, something wonderful happened. After months and months of planning and building, the Shower Bus was launched. It was born from an idea by Rob Ford, founder of nonprofit, Forever R Children. Then, thanks to...
Summer 'Camps' Unlike Any Other
Akron Public Schools is proud of the way it works to offset the summer slump, as it's called. Educators have watched it for years. Summer arrives, and scholars take a much-deserved break -- so much so that often times their grades suffer when they return to school in the fall. One solution?
Cleveland homeless shelter is Ohio's top voter purge address
The address with the most voters to be purged in Ohio in 2024 is 2100 Lakeside Ave., the Cleveland men's homeless shelter run by Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry. Why it matters: People experiencing homelessness or with unstable housing are especially susceptible to disenfranchisement, as they struggle to maintain residency and respond to mail from their local board of elections.
Akron prohibits new vape shop clusters, sets rules for recreational marijuana dispensaries
Akron wants to stop clusters of vape shops from cropping up across the city. On Monday, Akron City Council approved new rules for vape shops, as well as recreational marijuana businesses. The vape store legislation creates a 2,500-foot minimum distance between vape shops that operate in the city. It defines vape shops as stores...
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