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Tabletop Exericse ensures Election Day readiness; 2020 was a learning experience
Murphy’s Law states that “anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” While Murphy’s Law is often used in jest, Wayne County Board of Elections (BOE) employees take the adage seriously and prepare for scenarios ranging from power outages, protests, false narratives and adverse weather. The importance of thorough planning and simulation cannot...
Owls start season strong with tight victory
GAMBIER, Ohio -- The Kenyon College men's soccer team, ranked No. 19 in the country and picked to finish first in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), opened up their season at home against No. 15-ranked Ohio Northern University. The Owls won the match 3-2 in an intense matchup, which had a playoff feel despite it being late August in Gambier.
National civil rights lawyer Ben Crump joins Airica Steed's legal team after MetroHealth firing
Ben Crump, a nationally-renowned civil rights attorney, has joined former MetroHealth CEO Airica Steed’s legal defense team in what attorneys are calling a "discrimination and retaliation dispute" with The MetroHealth System. Steed has not yet filed a lawsuit against MetroHealth, but a legal fight is looking more likely with...
MVNU announces faculty & staff member of the year
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University community recently gathered for the annual University Dinner, a celebration honoring the significant contributions of faculty and staff. This event not only acknowledges long-term service and peer-nominated awards but also marks the official start of the academic year. Faculty & Staff...
Luxury car dealership buys Avon land for $10 million
A luxury car dealership has bought 37 acres of land in Avon. Records from the Lorain County Auditor’s Office show R7 Motors Inc., a subsidiary of Rafih Auto Group, purchased three plots of land at the southeast corner of Jaycox and Chester Roads in Avon. All three purchases were...
Akron's Labor Day weekend forecast has a bit of everything from heat to storms to sun
Labor Day weekend will start out a bit stormy and steamy in Greater Akron. The National Weather Service says a warm front will cross northern Ohio Friday bringing with it highs in the 90s and some humid conditions making it feel more like 100 degrees outside. ...
Businesses struggle to stay open in south Toledo area
TOLEDO, Ohio — Development seems to be happening all around Toledo. But some areas, like the area near Airport Highway and Reynolds Road, struggle to get businesses to come in and get them to stay. A building in a plaza of Airport Highway used to be a Glass City...
History's happening at Rossford cafe: Danny's addition will bowl you over
Take a trip down memory lane in Rossford at the renovated Danny’s Cafe. There are elements of Libbey-Owens-Ford, high school sports teams from the past, and even a former town bowling alley throughout the expanded restaurant and bar at 600 Dixie Hwy. “I wanted this to be a legacy project for the town,” said owner Brad Morrison. “It’s about everything that happened here in the 1800s, how L-O-F brought everybody to one spot.” At every turn, there is a piece of history to be taken in, or to take a moment in the present, sip a beer, watch some sports, or dance to live music.
Richland County buys 2 parcels needed for $4.2 million wastewater improvement
BELLVILLE — It cost more than twice as much as Richland County offered. But two land parcels have been acquired needed for a wastewater improvement plan near the I-71/Ohio 97 interchange. The Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved spending $9,226 for two parcels near the existing lift station near...
Ashland University grad named warden for Richland Correctional Institution
During her senior year at Ashland University in the late 1990s, Criminal Justice major Angela (Hunsinger) Stuff had been applying for prison system jobs without any luck. Then one of her professors told her about an internship at the Mansfield Correctional Institution (MANCI) training as a case manager. “It got...
Crestview gets overpowered at point of attack by Division VI powerhouse Kirtland
OLIVESBURG — If there were four key words that stuck out from Crestview coach Steve Haverdill in his postgame interview, it was, "The film is valuable." That film Haverdill is referring to is of Crestview's 42-6 loss to Division VI powerhouse and defending state champions Kirtland on Thursday night, when the Cougars (0-2) were overpowered from the jump, especially on both sides of the line of scrimmage. ...
Events in the area for Labor Day Weekend
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Labor Day Weekend is just around the corner, and Mansfield, Ohio, is buzzing with exciting events that promise fun, history, and community engagement. Whether you’re a local or visiting, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here are some of the top events happening in the area:
Kirtland football hammers Ashland Crestview, looks forward to Week 3 showdown at Perry
ASHLAND — The Ashland Crestview Cougars would have been well-served if the visiting Kirtland football team had been looking ahead to next week’s colossal showdown with Perry. Alas, that wasn’t anywhere near the case. Jake LaVerde carried five times for 199 yards and also threw a pair...
New Ohio program advocates for more open-arm work policies, targets stigma on substance use disorders
CINCINNATI — From incarceration to her job's Core Value Role Model of the Year, Amanda Hall has come a long way. Approaching seven years of recovery from a substance abuse disorder, Hall earned a round of applause Friday from a room of peers and strangers. After drug use landed her a three-year sentence in state prison, she was given a second chance at success in 2019 when her employer looked past her felony convictions and decided to hire her.
Ohio high school football scores | Stark County scoreboard from OHSAA Week 2
Ohio high school football's regular season continued Friday night with Stark County-area teams in action. Here's a look at the final area scoreboard for Week 2 games. Stark County high school football scores - Week 2 Friday - Aug. 30Massillon 45, GlenOak 0 | FINAL | StoryMcKinley 14, Avon 21 | FINAL | StoryFitch 27, Jackson...
Mansfield Urban Summer Jam brings Labor Day festivities back to John’s Park
MANSFIELD — Kye Bowman wants to bring a sense of community pride back to Johns Park. “This area it definitely has its reputation, but this is part of my home,” said Bowman, a podcaster and Mansfield native. “I love coming up here and I feel like it’s definitely...
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