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Northeast Ohio hospitals honor teenage patients with prom
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - An enchanted prom was held for teenage patients of Northeast Ohio’s hospitals who are unable to attend their high school’s prom due to illness. Last weekend, over 100 teen patients from Cleveland Clinic Children’s, UH Rainbow Babies and Akron Children’s hospitals attended the Enchanted Evening Dunkin’ Oncology Prom.
"Making history in the completely wrong way": JD Vance is really unpopular and "dragging Trump down"
Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, is making history as Donald Trump's 2024 running mate, but not in the way that the Trump campaign had hoped. According to a CNN survey taken after the Republican National Convention, Vance has an approval rating of -6 points, making him the first vice presidential nominee to enter the general election with a negative rating since 1980.
New text scam targeting Ohio drivers
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A new scam targeting Ohio drivers and their money is on the rise. Authorities from the Miami Valley and across the state are issuing a warning to residents or travelers that may use the Ohio Turnpike. In the text from a Montreal-based 438-area code, the sender intends to trick the resident […]
Senior produce program goes digital
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program has been helping put fresh fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs on the tables of older Ohioans for more than 20 years. Through the program, seniors can get up to $50 worth of produce each season. That program is now going...
Events going on in Vermilion
The Vermilion Rotary Club is hosting “Vine and the Vintner” from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Vermilion Valley Vineyards, 11005 Gore Orphanage Road, Wakeman. The event is open to anyone, to enjoy an evening among the rows to taste, socialize and talk wine with Joe Juniper from Vermilion Valley Vineyards. The cost is $10 per guest, which includes four tastings and live music by Hayley Watson. It’s a pet-friendly atmosphere and proceeds will assist Rotary initiatives. Burgers and shakes can be purchased from Strawberry Cow and El Asian Mexican Street Food food trucks. To reserve a spot by Wednesday, July 31, call (440) 541-8107 or Venmo @vermilionrotaryclub.
Patti Powers tapped as new director for Sandusky County Share and Care
The Sandusky County Share and Care nonprofit ministry, which uses revenues from its thrift stores to support county residents, has a new executive director. Patti Powers, hired in June, was a development fundraiser at Easter Seals for 18 years and, more recently, served as the community outreach coordinator for the Brain Injury Association of Ohio. ...
Metro Parks selling pavers to fund Butterfly House
The Lorain County Metro Parks is inviting residents to support the future of the Miller Nature Preserve Butterfly House while becoming a part of its history. Sales are open for a paver donation program through the Metro Parks, where fans of the popular Butterfly House at 30729 Center Road, Avon, can purchase a paver that will become a part of the new walkway inside the Butterfly House.
Animal welfare advocates offering $10,000 reward for info about person who wounded cat with a shotgun
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Animal welfare advocates are seeking information on a neighborhood cat who lost his leg after being wounded with a shotgun earlier this year. On April 13, George, a 3-year-old neighborhood cat living in Henrietta Township in Lorain County, was found with a badly wounded back leg that was later amputated. The township is in western Lorain County, near South Amherst and Oberlin, and it borders Huron County.
Police pursuit leads to crash of Elyria cruiser
Police are investigating a pursuit that led to the crash of an Elyria police cruiser this morning. According the Ohio State Highway Patrol, an EPD cruiser crashed on Interstate 90 eastbound, just west of the Route 254 exit in Sheffield Village, at 6:11 a.m. today. No injuries were reported from the crash, which remains under investigation, a statement from the patrol said.
Former fire chief indicted on criminal counts; judge dismisses lawsuit alleging unlawful termination
PORT CLINTON, Ohio — The former Port Clinton fire chief was indicted on 10 criminal counts Wednesday, following accusations he had sexually harassed and assaulted one of his employees. In June 2023, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation began investigating Kent Johnson on allegations he had sexually harassed a...
Dover Shoney's restaurant, the last in Ohio, to close and be sold in online auction
DOVER ‒ After 33 years in business, the Shoney's restaurant in Dover will be going out of business. It will be closing in a couple more weeks, according to manager Mike Watson, who has worked there for more than 18 years. The property, located at 881 Commercial Parkway, has been put up for sale...
Sunflowers, wine and more highlight area festivals
FREMONT - Lindsay, Gibsonburg and Fremont will be hosting community festivals this weekend. The Lindsey Sunflower and Homecoming Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Wendelle Miller Park, 240 S. Main St. in Lindsey. There will be a 5K Race, children's games, live music from 1 to 9 p.m. and over 45 vendors and food trucks. Other activities include a cake walk, Baby Royalty and Sunflower Contest, plus a cornhole...
Clyde High School alumni reunion set for Sept. 7
Announcements are in the mail for the 32nd Clyde High School alumni reunion Sept. 7 in the gymnasium of Clyde High School. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. with dinner served by Ole' Zims Wagon Shed. The guest speaker will be Anthony Panfalone, new principal at Clyde High. Classmates deceased in the past year will be remembered. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle to benefit the scholarship fund. If one has not received...
History Spotlight: 1912 flood included ice floes
West State Street, probably 1912 Taken from near the foot of the State Street Bridge, this bleak photograph looks west toward the intersection of Front Street. The ice floes, a large pack of floating ice, are probably from the receding high water of the 1912 flood. The Hotel Fremont can be seen at the right behind the railroad crossing tower. (Submitted by Larry Michaels and Krista Michaels) This article originally appeared on Fremont News-Messenger: History Spotlight: 1912 flood included ice floes
Amherst Junior High School names new assistant principal
AMHERST — Amherst Junior High School will have a new assistant principal. The district named John Brown as assistant principal for the middle school, according to a news release. Brown previously worked as an assistant principal at Midview High School and principal of Midview Middle School, as well as...
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