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Ohio election law violates rights of voters with disabilities, federal judge says
Ohio's election law violates the rights of people with disabilities who rely on caregivers or family members to return their absentee ballots, a federal judge ruled Monday. The decision came down in a lawsuit that challenged a rule allowing only certain family members to help relatives who are hospitalized or homebound because of...
See all homes sold in Parma, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Parma reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 16 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,193-square-foot home on Pelham Drive in Parma that sold for $215,000. 5014 Albertly...
Temple Israel Ner Tamid holds Confirmation for three students
In honor of Shavuot, which began in the evening of June 11, Temple Israel Ner Tamid in Mayfield Heights held its Confirmation service on June 14. Rabbi Matt Eisenberg led the service celebrating three teenagers affirming their commitment to leading a Jewish life, while celebrating Shavuot, which recalls the Israelites’ acceptance of the Torah at Mount Sinai. The Confirmands were Annabelle Kamerman of Gates Mills, Michael Karas of Beachwood, and Bella Tsing of Highland Heights.
Chagrin Falls High School Football Team holding annual car wash fundraiser this Sunday
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio -- If your car has several “wash me’s” written all over its exterior, it may be time for the Chagrin Falls High School Football Team to wet, wash, and dry your ride. At the downtown Chagrin Falls BP Gas Station (20 E. Washington St....
As tick-borne diseases spread rapidly across Ohio, researchers call on the public for help
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Neal Sargeant drags a one-meter piece of cloth through the tall grass. After walking a few feet, he stops, kneels and flips over the fabric. “And just like that, he’s ours,” Sargeant says. Attached is an American dog tick. He drops the tick...
Man accused of stealing Willoughby Hills ambulance indicted by the grand jury
PAINESVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - The 19-year-old Warren man accused of stealing a Willoughby Hills ambulance, was indicted by the Lake County Grand Jury. Jamarion Hill was indicted on the charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle and disrupting public service. According to Willoughby police, Hill stole the ambulance around...
New Jersey woman under-scans Giant Eagle purchase: North Royalton Police Blotter
On July 3, a Giant Eagle loss prevention officer called police after observing a customer under-scanning her order while going through the self-checkout line of the Royalton Road store. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
Truck driver charged in Ohio crash that killed 6 including 3 high school students
ETNA, Ohio — A truck driver in Ohio has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide because of his involvment in a November 2023 chain-reaction crash involving a charter bus filled with high school students that left six people dead and 18 injured. Jacob McDonald, of Zanesville, Ohio, was indicted...
JD Vance owes almost everything to Peter Thiel, a pro-Trump billionaire and "New Right" ideologue
In 2016, JD Vance compared Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler and now he is the former president’s running mate. Behind the scenes of the Ohio Senator’s transformation from a “Never Trump guy” to the Republican nominee's second-in-command is Peter Thiel, a billionaire venture capitalist and co-founder of Paypal.
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. ...
South Euclid council approves regulations for short-term home rentals, adds to city’s smoke-free zones
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio -- City Council approved legislation Monday (July 22) to regulate the use of homes for short-term rentals, such as those connected with Airbnb. The city already had regulations for long-term rentals on its books, but has now added such regulations for rentals of up to 30 days.
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…
‘Excitement is building’ for Lyndhurst’s Aug. 3 tribute to hometown rocker Eric Carmen
LYNDHURST, Ohio -- Mayor Patrick Ward is enthusiastically looking ahead to Aug. 3 -- the date when the city will pay tribute to songwriter and musician Eric Carmen. Carmen spent his early years in Lyndhurst before going on to fame, first as a member of Cleveland rock band The Raspberries, then as a solo artist, then as a writer of hits for other artists and movie soundtracks.
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