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Ohio Sen. George Lang apologizes for 'divisive' civil war comment made at JD Vance rally
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance's hometown state senator said at his rally Monday that if Republicans don't win the 2024 election it could lead to a civil war to "save the country." The comments came from Ohio state Sen. George Lang, R-West Chester, right after he took the stage at Vance's...
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a cooler than average 2024 fall season is ahead for Ohio
Sweater weather is on the way. The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a cooler than average fall this year for Ohio. The publication also says the majority of the Buckeye State — except for the northwest section of Ohio — will see above average amounts of rain. ...
School employees take union dues case to Ohio Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – Five school employees in Ohio are turning to the Ohio Supreme Court to stop paying dues after they resigned from the union. The Buckeye Institute filed an appeal with the state’s highest court in the case of five of the original 10 clients. Five clients won their case, which argued that all of the former members of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees had money illegally taken from their paychecks for union dues after they resigned from the union. ...
Thief enters business early and walks out with new sewing machine: Mayfield Heights Police Blotter
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Rude homecoming leads to car theft: Euclid Police Blotter
EUCLID, Ohio – Here is the Euclid Police Blotter for July 15 to July 21. A man received a rude welcome home when he arrived July 15 at his apartment building on Brush Avenue. The man reported to police that as he walked into his apartment building, he was...
Custom-built Atwater home sells for $520K. Take a look inside
Three properties sold for more than $500,000 in Portage County during the week of May 20, 2024. One property on East Main Street in Kent sold for $800,000. Here is a list of the properties, and their sale prices: ...
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...
Four-Star LB Cincere Johnson Visiting Notre Dame on Thursday
On Thursday, Notre Dame will host their annual 'Grill and Chill' event, a summer celebration of the end of the summer dead period. The event is a final summer touchpoint for the coaches and recruits before the primary focus switches firmly from recruiting to the 2024 season. Among the confirmed prospects in attendance is Cincere Johnson.
Kids Empire plans new children’s entertainment center at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – Kids Empire, a chain of elaborate playgrounds and party centers for children, intends to open a new location in SouthPark Mall. The Strongsville Planning Commission approved the site plan July 11. The commission also approved a conditional-use permit because “indoor playgrounds” and “amusement facilities” are allowed in SouthPark only on a case-by-case basis, under an ordinance City Council passed earlier this year.
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...
Register your upcoming youth programs
Is your department planning an event, program, camp, or other learning activity for children or teens under eighteen?. The Office of Compliance requests you please register any upcoming youth programs for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters as soon as possible on Campus Groups. Additional information can be found on the office’s website. Please contact Samantha Kachure in the Compliance Office at 216.368.8785 or sxk2127@case.edu with any questions.
3 Reasons to see The Felice Brothers at Grog Shop on Thursday, July 25
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Americana became a catch-all phrase in the late ’90s and early 2000s to describe a new wave of emerging American roots music. It tracks back to the early 20th century folk and country music popular in the U.S. at the time, but with a bit of a rock and roll edge.
Cup of Cavs: LeBron James has a lot riding on the Olympics
There’s little Cleveland Cavaliers news to discuss today. Let’s start the morning by talking about Team USA’s shaky performances in their final tune ups. LeBron James’s legacy is set. He’s going to be 40 next December and is the all-time leading scorer. Everyone knows that he’s in the twilight of his career. The Los Angeles Lakers being an trainwreck make it so James doesn’t have any expectations for delivering team success.
Northeast Ohio gets federal funding to go big on solar power expansion
New solar power projects are soon to come to Northeast Ohio following the awarding of a more than $129 million federal grant for renewable energy. The funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection agency is the largest grant awarded to Cuyahoga County since it adopted the charter form of government in 2011, Cuyghoga Green Energy Administrator Mike Foley said. The funds will be used to remediate brownfields and transform them into solar energy hubs.
The YMCA is a great place for older adults to connect and stay active
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Helping to keep senior citizens sprightly and engaged is the goal of numerous programs at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. Executive Director of Health Initiatives Linda McVey said the Y is committed to having a positive impact on aging adults through its network of branches and extensive programing.
Still no decision on Huntington Bank branch on Buckeye; Metroparks steps in on Irishtown Bend construction; Justin Bibb picks running mate
When Huntington Bank announced last fall it planned to close its Buckeye Road branch, local residents and activists rallied around the shuttering as unnecessary and yet another blow to a community trying to make a comeback. Their efforts – and Huntington’s willingness to hear them out – produced at least a temporary reversal. In January, Huntington withdrew an application with bank regulators to permanently close the branch. In return, Huntington asked that city leaders and residents help come up with a plan to help reduce crime in the area. The bank, the residents and the city continue to meet regularly on the topic.
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