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Hundreds of thousands of parents died from drugs. Their kids need more help, advocates say.
Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her. Emma’s mom, Danielle Stanley, died of an overdose last year. She was 34, and had struggled with addiction since she was a teenager, […]
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.
Administrators address loss of middle school teacher
Hudson City School District was set to get the 2024-2025 school year underway with excitement and “some sadness,” according to Superintendent Dana Addis. The sadness related to the loss of eighth-grade teacher Deborah Mancuso who died on Aug. 8. She had taught science at Hudson Middle School for 20 years.
School staff member resigns, accused of sharing inappropriate content with minor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — An intervention specialist in a local school district has resigned her job amid charges that she shared inappropriate content with a minor. The Westfall Local School District placed Tiffany Haughey on leave on Aug. 2, just after district officials received a complaint about her. The...
Here’s when the new nail salon is coming to Niles, Allure Nails & Spa
Celebrate a new business with a new set of nails at Allure Nails & Spa in Niles. Owner Thomas Pham said the goal of opening the new salon is to provide Niles residents with a serene place to relax while getting their nails and eyebrows done. Pham said he wants...
What we learned about Ridgewood football's season-opening win against Coshocton
COSHOCTON — Like veterans teams often do, Ridgewood didn't let a few early body blows faze them on Friday night. In fact, the Generals absorbed them. Then they clenched their fists and came back throwing haymakers. Senior quarterback Grant Lahmers and a swashbuckling defense helped shake off a sluggish start to pull away for...
Get Licking County Week 1 football final scores
Thrilling home victories for Newark and Northridge highlighted Week 1 in Licking County on Friday night. Granville, Heath, Johnstown and Licking Valley also moved to 1-0 with Newark Catholic set to host Bishop Ready on Saturday. ...
New Craft Distillery Opening in Whitehouse
Calling all fans of whiskey, Bourbon and craft spirits: Adventure Spirits Distillery, a new and exciting craft distillery, is opening and bringing the fun of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail right here to Northwest Ohio. Owners Joe Carter and Barry Beale are both retired Air Force veterans from the 180th Air...
Roosters just north of OSU closed for the rest of the year
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Roosters on the north side of The Ohio State University’s campus is closed for the rest of the year. The wings restaurant, located at 3370 Olentangy River Road, has been temporarily closed since a fire broke out July 3. In a Facebook post Friday, the restaurant said the fire caused […]
Neighborhood Nuisance: Post office discontinues mail service due to “aggressive” dogs
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Neighbors on the 200 block of Toledo’s Sunnyside Drive say they haven’t received mail in about a month-and-a-half. Kimberly Petee, a mother of two who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer, says the inconvenience is overwhelming. She says she’s facing financial constraints due to her treatments and can’t afford to put up a mailbox.
Grove City High School's award-winning NJROTC program builds leaders
When you hear of the high school level Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps, some may think this program is designed to train soldiers and military personnel, ready to defend the country post-graduation. Although many students from this program do enter the military upon completion, this “citizen development program” has...
Popular metal rock band abruptly cancels US tour this fall
Alternative metal rock band Helmet has canceled its upcoming tour across the United States due to lower than expected ticket sales, the band announced Thursday. Helmet shared the news in a social media post Thursday, confirming the cancellation of its 13-date U.S. tour with supporting band Local H. The band’s tour across Europe, which is scheduled to begin in November, will still take place as scheduled.
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