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New Capriccio’s Restaurant to open in Solon
SOLON, Ohio –Capriccio’s Restaurant will open this fall in the former Fisher’s American Tavern in Solon. The former restaurant, which closed in May, is being reimagined as an Italian eatery. When it reopens it will have an 89-seat dining room and a 22-seat patio. If you purchase...
Sheetz to open in Avon with giveaways, more
AVON, Ohio – Sheetz is set to open a store in Avon this week. The convenience store, which will be at 1846 Nagel Road, is scheduled to open Thursday, July 25. It’s located just south of Interstate-90. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Akron police, SWAT standoff ends in arrest
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - An Akron man was arrested early Saturday morning following an hours-long standoff that involved a SWAT team. Akron police say officers responded to Akron City Hospital around 2:30 a.m. Saturday for a report of an assault. Officers say the 49-year-old woman told them her 39-year-old boyfriend...
Nestle’s Solon facility changing the way people eat
Solon is home to Nestle USA’s meals division, pizza and snacking division and Nestle Professional Solutions at 30003 Bainbridge Road. The company – gthe city’s second largest with 2,398 employees as of 2023 according to the city – has a vision to become sustainable by 2050 and “leave the world better than we found it.”
Tree-kangaroos the focus of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo research
The Cleveland Metroparks’ Zoo Science research team presented overviews and outcomes on their projects to the Board of Park Commissioners on July 18. Research curators and zoo scientists Noah Dunham and Diana Koester spoke to the board about several long-term projects their team has been working on. Koester described a recent project studying Matschie’s tree kangaroos, a species native to Southeast Asia whose population has been experiencing difficulty breeding. Koester said research showed the breeding troubles came from the kangaroo population becoming too overweight. So, the research team “overhauled the entire set of diet recommendations for all zoos feeding this species,” according to Koester, “and we continue to work with this species supporting the zoos as they transition over to this diet.”
Bike Cleveland Kicks off Midtown Project With Social Event
Since its founding in 2011, Bike Cleveland has been advocating for infrastructure that’s designed for the safety of cyclists and pedestrians as well as cars to encourage people to use alternative modes of transportation. Now some of its ideas are starting to come to fruition in the city with talks about protected midways on Lorain and Superior avenues.
Tracking pop-up showers and storms on Tuesday
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Some partial clearing as we move into the overnight and seasonably warm, muggy and quiet. A few afternoon pop-up rain showers and storms will develop across the area on Tuesday. Outside of the rain activity, Tuesday will be warm and muggy. Highs on Tuesday will be...
Cleveland Public Library reaches agreement with union on new contract
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Public Library has announced a new collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers' Local 860 that will be in place for the next three years. According to a release, the two sides reached agreement "on a comprehensive economic package that includes a higher starting rate of pay for new Safety and Security Officers to help attract and retain safety staff."
This Quirky Little Michigan Highway Ends At an Off-Ramp Just 4000 Feet Into Ohio
US Highways are generally intended to be long cross-country, multi-state travel. Take some of the routes that pass through Michigan - US 31 travels from Mackinaw City to Mobile, Alabama. US 41 runs from Copper Harbor to Miami while US 23 runs from the Straits of Mackinac to Jacksonville. The...
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce mini-golf fundraiser scheduled for July 31: Sun Postings
BROOKLYN, Ohio -- The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has announced a mini-golf fundraiser. The fun is scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 31 at Memphis Kiddie Park. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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.
Panel discusses adding minority vendors to West Side Market
CLEVELAND, Ohio --Public markets like the West Side Market are far more than a grocery outlet. A collection of small, locally owned businesses they are opportunity incubators. “West Side Market has an important role to play in ensuring equitable access to entrepreneurship and small business development,” explained Rosemary Mudry, executive director for the Cleveland Public Market Corporation – the non-profit managing the West Side Market.
Remembering the night 30 years ago that the Allman Brothers Band, Sheryl Crow and other H.O.R.D.E. stars jammed at Shooters
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The 1994 H.O.R.D.E. festival officially kicked off with a July 14 tour stop at Blossom Music Center show. However, hundreds of music fans -- in the right place at the right time the night before -- got to see something special when members of the high-profile tour featuring The Allman Brothers Band, Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd, Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies and an up-and-coming Sheryl Crow convened for a jam session at Shooters on the Water dock on the West Bank of the Flats.
Cleveland Mother Sentenced For Killing 3-Year-Old Son
Cleveland Mother Sentenced For Killing 3-Year-Old Son. A local mother learned her fate after being convicted of taking the life of her own son just a year ago. Timmeka Eggleton admitted to killing her son Curtis in June 2023. That same month she pleaded guilty to murder and several other charges.
300 cyclists to make way from Cleveland to Cincinnati in support of American Cancer Society
This week, the American Cancer Society’s annual Pan Ohio Hope Ride will see more than 300 cyclists trek from Cleveland to Cincinnati. The trip runs July 25-28. The first day will take riders 88 miles, from Cleveland to Wooster. The next day will see cyclists taking the 95-mile trek from there to Columbus. Day three will see the riders finish their 84-mile trek here in Dayton. Finally, the ride will close out with an 82-mile ride to Cincinnati.
Tri-C General Counsel Featured in ‘Community College Journal’
Jason Carter helps Tri-C navigate laws that govern two-year institutions. At community colleges throughout the nation, in-house legal experts help navigate the maze of state and federal laws that surround student rights, accessibility, financial aid, free speech and intellectual property. Jason Carter, the general counsel and vice president of Legal...
Great Lakes Brewing Co. Enters Massachusetts, Rhode Island
CLEVELAND – Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces its distribution expansion into Massachusetts and Rhode Island with Atlantic Beverage. The brewery began its market launch on July 19, in conjunction with the release of seasonal Oktoberfest in cans and draft. In addition to the fall favorite, the brewery’s entry into the market includes new 2024 brands Juicy Vibacious Double IPA and Strawberry Pineapple Wheat in cans, and Midwest IPA in cans and draft. The launch will be supported by several kickoff events and promotions.
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