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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...
Ann Freeman, Girard, Ohio
GIRARD, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Ann Freeman, 93, passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, July 24, 2024, at Liberty Health Care. Ann was born August 7, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Mamrycz) Demetruk and was a lifelong area resident. She was a proud graduate of...
Sharon man faces murder charges in death, dismemberment of 14-year-old transgender girl
MERCER — DaShawn Watkins, a 29-year-old Sharon man, will face trial in the June 23 death and dismemberment of 14-year-old Pauly A. Likens Jr., a transgender female. Following a preliminary hearing that lasted more than four hours Thursday at the Mercer County Courthouse, Sharon District Judge Travis Martwinski ordered Watkins to stand trial...
ORT Honey From the Heart sale through Aug. 8
ORT is hosting its annual Honey From the Heart sale this summer in celebration of Rosh Hashanah through Aug. 8. Honey From the Heart, in its 34th year, raises money for ORT give a quality education to over 200,000 students in over 30 countries as they prepare to enter the job market and become leaders in their communities. Each order, which is shipped for free, comes with an eight-ounce jar of kosher honey and a personalized card.
Case Moving Forward against Man Charged with Murder of Transgender Teen
The case is moving forward against the man charged with killing of 14-year-old transgender female Pauly Likens. DaShawn Watkins, 29, of Sharon is charged in the June murder of Likens whose remains were found in Mercer County. Watkins was ordered to stand trial after a Thursday preliminary hearing in the...
More charges filed against Sharon man going on trial for the murder, dismemberment of transgender teen.
A Sharon man will answer to six criminal charges when he appears before a judge for allegedly killing and dismembering a transgender teen. At the request of the Mercer County District Attorney, 29-year-old DaShawn Watkins has been charged with involuntary deviant sexual intercourse and criminal homicide, according to court records. Those are in addition to the original charges of murder, aggravated assault, evidence tampering, and abuse of a corpse.
City of Mentor’s unemployment rate increases to 3.9%
The unemployment rate for the City of Mentor increased 0.1% to 3.9% for the month of June 2024. One year ago, the unemployment rate was 3.5%. In Lake County, the unemployment rate increased 0.2% to 4.1% for the month of June; one year prior, it was 3.7%. Among cities in...
How much did Sheely’s latest fundraising drive garner?
NORTH LIMA, Ohio — Sheely’s Furniture & Appliance here raised more than $8,000 in its second quarter fundraising drive and presented the proceeds to Believe in Dreams. This fundraising event was held at both the Aurora and North Lima locations. Sheely’s provided matching funds for every donation received and incentivized customers to donate by providing a $100 off a $1,000 or more purchase. In all, it gathered $8,055.32.
Macedonia Resident Anne Pustai Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
At the July 25 City Council meeting, Macedonia resident Anne Pustai was honored for having celebrated her 100th birthday on July 11. Anne is a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and is known for her homemade soups and applesauce. She is still an avid shopper and enjoys the simple pleasures of life. Please join us in celebrating Anne's century of strength, kindness, and devotion to family and faith. Happy birthday! 🎂🎉
Local man accused of lewd act at park during youth soccer league
NILES, Ohio (WKBN)- A man from Niles is in the Trumbull County Jail after police said he was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior while watching a youth girls soccer league, according to a police report. Police were called to Stevens Park shortly after 11 a.m. on Saturday on complaints that...
Fairport Harbor Village mayor praises groups in the community for sponsoring events
Fairport Harbor Village Mayor Timothy Manross has commended volunteers from community groups for their hard work in planning and carrying out special events. Manross praised these organizations during a recent Village Council meeting. “To the Fairport Mardi Gras Committee and to the folks (from other local nonprofit groups) who put...
Ohio police get a call about a giant lizard roaming around, name it "Norman"
It's not every day you stumble across a huge lizard wandering across your property, but that's just what happened to a Willoughby resident Thursday afternoon. Willoughby officers responded to help the resident with the escaped critter. The police department named the reptile "Norman" and think it may have escaped from...
Top pick Travis Bazzana set to make debut with Captains on road this weekend
Fans of the Lake County Captains might get the chance to see a form of fireworks that don’t light up the night sky when the team returns to Classic Auto Group Park on July 30. Travis Bazzana — selected by the Guardians with the first pick in the MLB...
Pa. Gov. speaks on hate crimes after death of Sharon teen
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (WKBN) — In the wake of the brutal murder of a teenager from Sharon, Pennsylvania’s Governor says he’s been pushing for years for tougher laws covering the state’s ethnic intimidation laws — also known as hate crimes. In New Castle Wednesday, Josh...
New mics are ‘a big step up’
Brookfield Fire Department has put in service new lapel microphones for their portable radios. “Very nice microphones,” said Fire Chief David Masirovits. “Big step up from where we were at, as far as volume and functionality.”. The Motorola mics were bought with a $7,650 grant from the Ohio...
Nuclear medicine equipment comes to UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna
RAVENNA − Residents of the Portage County area can get treatment for conditions such as heart disease, cancer and bone disorders closer to home now that University Hospitals Portage Medical Center's Nuclear Medicine department has opened. Brian Adams, director of operations and clinical services at UH Portage, said about $750,000 worth...
AUSTINTOWN FINDS THEMSELVES IN THE SEMIFINALS
WHITESTOWN OH- Austintown stayed alive in the regional tournament with a gritty 2-1 win over Illinois on Thursday. Annabel Mikesell was a force in the circle, recording all 18 outs. Austintown struck first in the opening inning thanks to an error that brought in a run. Illinois answered in the...
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