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Mayfield Heights Aquatic Center becomes a gem in the area
The Mayfield Heights Aquatic Center at 6080 Marsol Road, which is part of the community offerings in the city of Mayfield Heights, has become a regional draw since opening in July 2023. The $34.6 million dollar facility will be open through Labor Day, Sept. 2. However, later in the season,...
Bail increased twenty-fold for Farrell woman charged with stealing $10K from WW II veteran
A Farrell woman remained held in the Trumbull County Jail Wednesday on a $50,000 bond after being brought from Mercer County to face charges of theft from a protected class, receiving stolen property, and forgery. During a Tuesday court hearing in which Felecia Splitstone pleaded “not guilty,” a judge in...
Streetsboro Family Days brings concerts, fun this weekend
Streetsboro Family Days will return to City Park this weekend, with music; a car, truck and bike show; and fireworks. The three-day festival, now in its 23rd year, opens Friday. It will feature free concerts and a beer garden. ...
City votes on liquor license for ‘nuisance’ store
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Warren City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to object to a liquor license renewal for an area convenience store. Council members say the Convenient Mart on Elm Road near Larchmont Avenue has nuisance issues they want to be corrected. Second Ward Councilman Andrew Herman says revoking...
Eastlake Police donate seized vehicle to Willoughby-Eastlake Schools auto program
The Eastlake Police Department recently turned over ownership of a seized vehicle to Willoughby-Eastlake Schools. Chief Larry Reik said the 2004 Dodge Stratus was forfeited due to a drug arrest, and the department did not have a need for the vehicle and it was in major disrepair. “We normally post...
FedEx Employee Dies After Falling Out of Truck
Some terrible news, an employee for FedEx has died after he fell out of a moving truck. 20-year-old Noah Fletcher died after he fell out of the truck on an interstate in Peper Pike, Ohio. According to police, Fletcher, who was the passenger in the cargo truck, got out of...
FedEx employee dies after falling out of truck on interstate
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A 20-year-old FedEx worker was killed in a tragic accident when he fell out of his vehicle on an Ohio roadway. According to Pepper Pike police, the accident happened on the morning of July 14 on Interstate 271. The FedEx truck was traveling...
Pickleball Association shines at Farmer’s Market
The Garrettsville Pickleball Association (GPA) gave a resounding yes to the invitation from the Chamber of Commerce to showcase their skills at the Farmer’s Market on July 18th. The GPA had the fun opportunity to encourage and engage community members in learning and playing the fastest growing sport in the United States for the last three consecutive years. If you would like more information on how to connect with us, and join our lively group, please reach us at gpagville@gmail.com. Our next Skills Clinic will be August 3rd from 10:00 til 12:00 PM at the outdoor courts across from the YMCA, weather permitting.
Summit County sewer services says new software to blame for recent billing errors
The Summit County Department of Sanitary Sewer Services (DSSS) announced Wednesday that the department has been implementing a new utility billing software that has led to issues for some customers in Stow, Hudson and Akron. According to DSSS, some customers received a bill with an incorrect due date or a bill for the first time in several months. If a customer received a bill noting a July 19 due date, the correct due date is Aug. 19....
Davey Elementary PTO fundraising for more accessible play spaces
Davey Elementary School has three playground areas, but they are so inaccessible that some children with special needs miss out on their daily recess time. If they can even get to the play areas, these children often sit on the sidelines, watching as their peers enjoy unstructured time, games and laughter.
Man Accused Of Killing Transgender Teen To Stand Trial
The suspect in the murder of a transgender teen in Mercer County was in court for the first time. 29-year-old DaShawn Watkins of Sharon was ordered to stand trial following an hours-long preliminary hearing yesterday. He’s facing first-degree murder charges; accused of killing and dismembering 14-year-old Pauly Likens of Sharon....
Are you missing your pet crocodile monitor found in Willoughby?
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio (WOIO) - When it comes to peculiar animals running around the city, the Willoughby Police Department thought peacocks topped the list... [ Missing Willoughby peacock found in Eastlake, returned to owners ]. That was until a resident found a crocodile monitor in their backyard five months later on...
Progressive Insurance selling HQ in Mayfield; will consolidate in village
Progressive Insurance’s original headquarters, Campus One at 6300 Wilson Mills Road in Mayfield, is slated to close and be consolidated into Campus Two at 300 North Commons Blvd., also in Mayfield, by the end of the year. The consolidation will turn Campus Two into the company’s headquarters, keeping Progressive’s...
Sharon Waterfire Fest kicks off Saturday, here's everything you need to know before you go
The Sharon Waterfire Festival is almost here with the festivities kicking off Saturday, July 27. Here's everything you need to know before you go. The festivities begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday and will last until 11:00 p.m. This year's fest will consist of vendors, a food court, a children's fun zone, a blessing of the Shenango River courtesy of Native American Leon Briggs, a fire show courtesy of Jimmy Pyro and of course plenty of live music on the main stage.
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