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Religious leaders not letting up on efforts to end Youngstown violence
Religious leaders from all over Youngstown united Sunday for the first "Stop the Violence walk and prayer rally of the year. The Reverend Kenneth Simon of the Community Mobilization Coalition has been spearheading these walks since 2021, which began in response to several acts of violence that summer, including the shooting death of 10-year-old Persayus Davis May in her home.
Could we see Obama-era turnout in Ohio cities in November? Will it matter? The Wake Up for Monday, July 29, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Ohio used to be a swing state, a purple heart-shaped piece of heartland, where candidates of either stripe visited to court votes. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Youngstown City Schools to show 'Right to Read' documentary throughout August, September
The Youngstown City School District is partnering with Youngstown State University, the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County and the NAACP Youngstown branch to show the 2023 documentary "Right to Read." Directed by Jenny Mackenzie and produced by LeVar Burton, the film follows the life of an NAACP activist,...
Best of the rest: These athletes just missed the cut for Times Recorder's Top 25 lists
Putting together the Top 25 boys and girls in the past 25 years also led to some tough decisions, and here are some names who were also considered, in no particular order. Girls Kristyn Heagen, John Glenn, 2008 ...
Ohio’s rural renaissance: The tangible benefits of renewable energy PILOT payments
As Ohio continues to bring new utility-scale renewable energy projects online each year, an increasing number of communities across the state are experiencing tangible economic benefits. These benefits, once met with skepticism by renewable project opponents and some community members, come in the form of annual fixed payments made directly to local communities over decades. […]
Lawmakers have lots of proposals to help with rising property taxes. Will any become law?
Homeowners in many parts of Ohio have seen significant spikes in their property tax bills. State lawmakers have proposed more than a dozen bills to provide relief through a variety of strategies. But will any of those bills become law before the end of the year, which is also the...
Vance says ‘childless cat ladies’ comment taken out of context and blown up by Democrats
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) said his controversial comments about “childless cat ladies” were “taken out of context” and blown “out of proportion” by Democrats because that is “what they always do.” The running mate of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has sought to defend his 2021 comments after they sparked backlash last week. Vance was […]
Motorcyclists pay tribute to fallen Ohio officers, including Jacob Derbin and Jamieson Ritter
A solemn and roaring tribute to fallen officers across the state of Ohio and locally was held Sunday in Cleveland. It was the 16th annual Cops Ride and fundraiser.
Pretenders Barnstorm Ohio: Set Lists, Videos
The Pretenders tore through Ohio this week with two headlining shows in Chrissie Hynde's hometown and an opening set in front of a baseball stadium full of Foo Fighters fans. The trip began with a return to Akron for two sold-out nights at the Goodyear Theater. As you can see below, Hynde posted a photo of herself in front of her childhood home on social media Tuesday morning, the day of the first show.
Biking across Ohio to raise money for cancer support group
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A few hundred people biked across Ohio to support people fighting cancer. More than 70,000 people in Ohio are diagnosed with cancer every year. The Pan Ohio Hope Ride has set out to raise $1 million dollars for an organization called Hope Lodges, which provides housing for cancer patients going through treatment.
Can a simple envelope improve traffic stops for disabled drivers?
Russ Maddick likes to drive. In his free time, he goes shopping at Goodwill and drives to restaurants like Arby’s and Domino’s. “Every Saturday, I go with my coworkers for eggs and coffee,” he said. Maddick has an intellectual disability, so sometimes it can be tricky for...
Section of Shields Road in Boardman to close beginning Tuesday
A section of Shields Road in Boardman is scheduled to close for four days beginning Tuesday, July 30. Shields Road between Sheban Drive and Lockwood Boulevard will be closed between Tuesday, July 30 and Friday, August 2 to complete necessary tree removal. The road will only be closed during work...
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