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Mercy Health gives advice for checking backpacks to prevent back pain in children
Mercy Health physicians are raising awareness about the importance of proper backpack use to keep children from getting injured this school year. While backpacks are a back-to-school staple, an overloaded or improperly worn backpack can lead to significant health issues. “Backpacks are a fun way for children to express their...
Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown host 150-year anniversary fundraiser at Waypoint 4180
There’s a mass and dinner happening to honor the Ursuline Sister of Youngstown’s 150 years of ministry in the Mahoning Valley. Ursuline High School president Father Richard Murphy will celebrate mass at 4 p.m. Sept. 22 at St. Columba Cathedral at 159 W. Rayen Ave. in Youngstown. Following...
Aurora Material Solutions Expands Compounding Capacity
Plastics compounder Aurora Material Solutions reports that it has completed expansion of its Streetsboro, OH, facility, adding more than 140 million pounds of capacity. In addition to meeting growing demand for rigid PVC, rigid PVC alloys, and chlorinated PVC and enhancing lead times, the expansion reportedly will result in job creation.
Twinsburg’s Glen Chamberlin Park reopens after major renovation
TWINSBURG, Ohio - Residents and visitors of Twinsburg can once again enjoy Glen Chamberlin Park, which reopened its gates following an extensive renovation project. Key improvements to the park include an enhanced green space, with new foliage and lighting throughout the park and an improved amphitheater; an upgraded playground with modern equipment, interactive elements and safe play areas; improved ADA access; and, soon, new restroom facilities, according to a news release.
High school scoreboard for Aug. 15
South: Hace 40, Lavrisha 42, Zappola 43, Hart 46; Mayfield: Daher 38, Beers 43, Paratta 44, Nicolli 48. Edgewood: Howard 37, Feathen 39, DeFrazio 43, Peany 44; Madison: Elliott 40, Mullins 45, Amos 47, Smith 48. Cardinal 164, Wickliffe 215. Girls golf. Kenston 196, Mayfield 207. Kenston: Mighton 40, Solak...
One charged with OVI after Poland Avenue crash cuts power, closes road
One person was injured in a crash that knocked out power and closed a road in Youngstown early Thursday. An SUV struck a utility pole and flipped over at 2 a.m. along Poland Avenue, east of Center Street. According to a police report, officers found the driver, identified as 36-year-old...
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announces shutdown date for RainForest
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced that its RainForest - which has been opened for more than 30 years and offers hundreds of animals, species and flora – will close in September and eventually reopen as the Primate Forest. Last day for visitors is Monday, Sept. 9.
Man taken to hospital after reported assault ‘by several guys’ at Southern Park Mall
Boardman police were dispatched to the food court at the Southern Park Mall at about 2 p.m. Aug. 10 to investigate an alleged assault. Dispatchers stated one of the victims was unconscious and lying on the floor of the food court. When officers arrived, officers talked to the brother of the victim, who returned to the food court after getting his hair cut and found his brother being “repeatedly punched in the face by several guys.” When the brother intervened on behalf of his sibling, the assailants left the scene.
88.5 pounds of meth, kilo of cocaine found following police chase into Canfield neighborhood
A police pursuit that began in Youngstown late Wednesday ended in the search of a fashionable Canfield neighborhood with a tracking dog and a helicopter. Drug Task Force agents chased a car along Interstate 680 to Meridian Road after 11 p.m. Other police agencies joined the pursuit, which continued along...
Cold case: Anonymous phone call leads police to man’s body on South Side street in ’01 homicide
An anonymous phone call early Aug. 23, 2001, led a father and son police duo to a South Side street and the discovery of a man's body. The death of the man, Vaschon May, 24, is still unsolved.
Akron picks urban planning firm to lead Innerbelt redesign master plan
The city of Akron selected urban planning firm Sasaki to develop a master plan for its redevelopment of the Innerbelt. The goal of the plan will be to better connect the east and west sides of Akron, while correcting historic mistakes which displaced thousands of Black residents for the highway.
Cleveland extends deadline until Aug. 28 for home repair lottery
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland homeowners now have two more weeks to submit their names for a chance at winning the city’s home-repair lottery. City Hall on Thursday moved back the deadline from Aug. 21 to Aug. 28 so Clevelanders who were without power after last week’s storm would have more time to apply.
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