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Alliance police rescue kitten stuck in the gears of a reclining chair
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Two Alliance police officers rescued a kitten stuck in the gears of an electric reclining chair. The owner called police Tuesday morning, asking for help. Officers Bob Rajcan and Tye Lauener responded to the home on Summit Street and found the animal trapped inside the...
Boardman man gets 18 months in prison after being found guilty of drug-related charges
A man was sentenced to prison after being found guilty of drug-related charges. Patrick R. Braxton, 28, of Canterbury Lane, Boardman, was given an 18-month prison sentence on convictions of aggravated possession of drugs, a third-degree felony, and possession of heroin, a fifth-degree felony. Judge Sean J. O’Brien of Trumbull...
Northeast Ohio Thursday forecast: Eventual clearing, cooler weather
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Rain chances will move out of the area Thursday morning leaving clear, sunny skies and mild temperatures behind. The National Weather Service’s forecast calls for highs in the mid 70 with light breezes. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 50s. Friday looks to be sunny and clear with highs in the upper 70s.
Gov. Mike DeWine opens 2024 Ohio State Fair as his plan to transform it starts to take shape
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Mike DeWine is the governor of Ohio. But for at least one day per year, he’s also king of the Ohio State Fair. DeWine was the center of attention during the opening of the 2024 Ohio State Fair on Wednesday – cutting a ceremonial ribbon with family members and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, then touring the grounds with a cluster of aides, administration officials, and reporters in tow.
Ohio redistricting amendment will appear on November ballot
(The Center Square) – Ohio voters will get the chance in November to decide whether to remove the redistricting process from lawmakers and create an independent commission. A group pushing for a constitutional amendment they say would remove politics from redistricting gathered more than enough signatures to put the question on the general election ballot. All that’s left is to figure out the exact ballot language. Secretary of State Frank...
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts cooler than average 2024 fall season for Ohio
That apple-picking trip or visit to the cider mill could be a little cooler than usual for Ohioans this fall, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The publication, which released its annual fall forecast, is predicting below-average temperatures for the state. ...
How Ohioans can get a free tree to fight an invasive species
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A local nonprofit is working to give away over 1,500 free trees to Ohioans this fall, encouraging residents to replace their Bradford pears and other non-native species. Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed is a nonprofit organization that helps protect a 32-mile stretch of the Olentangy River, spanning from Delaware County […]
Ohio State Fair forecast: Rainy start to fair, but clear conditions for the weekend likely
Can you hear it in the wind? The faint tinkling of carnival music and the screams of midway riders? Or maybe you can smell it? The sweet scent of funnel cake and the bite of Italian sausage in the air? The Ohio State Fair is almost here. ...
18,000 places you can’t put a pot business: The Wake Up for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Ohio law prohibits locating a recreational marijuana business within 500 feet of a place of worship, public library, public playground or a public park. If you purchase a product or register for...
Ohio State Fair opens this week, celebrates Ohio’s agricultural strengths
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio State Fair opens Wednesday, July 24, and continues for 12 days through Sunday, August 4. A fair ticket includes free entertainment, visiting the infamous butter cow sculpture and viewing a large collection of farm animals and agricultural exhibits. The entrance fee also covers a free...
Registration open for Alzheimer’s walks
The Alzheimer’s Association invites central Ohioans to register for the 2024 Walks to End Alzheimer’s, taking place across the region this fall. With more than 600 walks taking place across the U.S. each year, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraising event and supports the association’s free educational programs and support groups, Alzheimer’s care services, and advancements in treatment and research. People walk in memory of mothers, fathers, grandparents, and loved ones who are impacted by the disease.
'Why not get a tax break?' Ohio's sales tax holiday expands to 10 days, adds restaurants
With rising costs of just about everything, the average family is expected to spend about $875 on back-to-school shopping. Ohio's sales tax holiday offers a little financial relief. It begins at midnight July 30 and runs until 11:59 p.m. Aug. 8 — several weeks before kids are set to head back to...
One Kentucky airport rarely delays, cancels flights. Here's where it ranks nationally.
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, an airport frequently servicing those in Cincinnati and various northern areas of the Bluegrass State, was recently deemed one of the most reliable in the nation with few flight delays. Jackpot City Casino, an online casino gaming platform, evaluated 60 major U.S. airports and ranked them on the...
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