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Senior citizen in Cleveland concerned about higher property taxes says her home value doubled after county reappraisal
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Dorothy Williams has lived in her home in the Kinsman neighborhood for 41 years. On Tuesday, she was shocked when she received her letter from Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer showing the reappraised value of her property. “Almost passed out, but thank God I didn’t but that...
Growing STEM: Unique camp is inspiring the next generation of women aviators
KENT, Ohio — The Kent State University Airport is buzzing with activity. The perfect environment for Ohio high school students to learn about the field of aviation. From trying flight simulators, to pre-flight check, to the big event of the day, flying in a Cessna. "I just learned how...
Glenville presents Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson with state football championship ring
BEREA, Ohio — Midway through Deshaun Watson’s second 7-on-7 football invitational tournament, Glenville coach Ted Ginn Sr. and his players surrounded him near the main field at Berea-Midpark High School’s Roehm Athletic Complex. Ginn extended his hand, which held a case with one of the Tarblooders’ 2022...
Cleveland teen accused of stealing puppy from Parma Petland pleads guilty to theft, obstructing justice
CLEVELAND — A Cleveland teen who was accused of stealing a valuable puppy from a Parma pet store in March pleaded guilty to charges including aggravated theft, court records show. After plea negotiations with Cuyahoga County prosecutors, Markeze Williams, 18, withdrew previous pleas of not guilty and admitted to...
1 man arrested after sticking up Brunswick phone store with 2 others, police say
BRUNSWICK, Ohio (WOIO) - Three men robbed a Verizon Wireless store at gunpoint in Brunswick Tuesday night, according to police. Police say the store located on Center Road was robbed around 9 p.m. An employee had his hands bound by zip ties while the three suspects took cash and merchandise...
Car show at Smithville Historical Society campus Sunday afternoon
The Smithville Community Historical Society Car Show will take place 1:30-4 p.m Sunday. All are welcome to take their classic, vintage, and muscle cars along with Model Ts, Model As and any other awesome and unique cars ...
Canton City Public Health: West Nile virus found in more mosquito samples
CANTON − Two more mosquito samples — collected at Covered Bridge Park and Ransom H. Barr Elementary School as part of a mosquito surveillance program — have tested positive for West Nile virus, Canton City Public Health said. This brings the total of local West Nile virus...
Solon Chabad continues to serve Northeast Ohio’s Jewish community
For Rabbi Zushe Greenberg, spiritual leader, and Miriam Greenberg, family educator, starting Solon Chabad in 1991 was the realization of a goal they set prior to marriage. “Before we got married, we knew that the condition of marriage is that we want to open a Chabad center somewhere,” Miriam Greenberg told the Cleveland Jewish News. “And because I’m from Cleveland, and we knew that in 1991 there were a lot of Jews moving to Solon, but there was no Jewish presence here, that’s how we fell into Solon. Like, let’s go create something.”
Cleveland Clinic becomes official healthcare provider for Kent State athletics
KENT, Ohio -- Kent State University and Cleveland Clinic announced Wednesday a new partnership that establishes Cleveland Clinic as the official healthcare provider for Kent State athletics, offering health and wellness services to student athletes throughout the year. “Our student athletes deserve the best support possible for their health and...
Swagelok adding new distribution center in Solon
Swagelok, which was founded in 1947 and moved to Solon in 1965, has grown to be a $2 billion international business as it celebrated its 77th anniversary on July 14. The company, according to Amy Johns, senior manager of corporate communications and employer brand, said Swagelok is constructing a new distribution center and she expects it to be completed in 2025.
‘Le Diner en Blanc’ returns to Cleveland for elegant evening in secret location
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Le Diner en Blanc – the dinner in white – is back in Cleveland for a third summer on Saturday, August 24. Up to 800 participants can register for a space at the Parisian picnic-themed special event and party from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at a secret location.
Seven most expensive homes sold in Strongsville, July 8-14
A house that sold for $497,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Strongsville in the past week. In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $339,857. The average price per square foot was $159.
Nearly all households opt-in to East Palestine settlement
(The Center Square) – According to court-appointed class attorneys, less than 1% of the nearly 200,000 households involved in the East Palestine train derailment settlement opted out of the $600 million deal. A court filing after the July 1 opt-out and objection deadline showed 0.09% of the 190,887 households in the settlement class opted out of the agreement. The settlement class includes households in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Seath A. Katz,...
Coe Lake treehouse takes Berea to new heights
BEREA, Ohio – A new multi-tiered treehouse at Coe Lake in Berea officially opened Tuesday evening (July 16) during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community gathering. Located 10 feet above the ground and partially covered by a thatched roof, the main deck comprises a 30-foot-by-15-foot area, while the secondary deck is 8 feet by 10 feet.
Connor Hunt wins national title in the seated 100 meter race–sets new national record!
Connor Hunt, a junior at James A. Garfield High School, competed at the Move United Hartford Nationals in Alabama on Sunday, July 14, and not only won the seated 100 meter race, but set a new national record in the process. Official results were not available from The Hartford Nationals at the time of publication.
X-Golf keeps Solon swinging
Local golfers now have a place to practice their swing before taking the courses this summer. X-Golf, at 33615 Aurora Road in Solon, opened in March, providing an indoor golf simulator experience for anyone looking to track their statistics or have a fun evening. Guests can either book a time...
Solon High School honored twice at Values-in-Action awards
Solon High School received two awards at the Values-in-Action Foundation awards dinner on June 6 at Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights. Class of 2024 graduate Isaac Bai was honored with the Eric Scott Russell Student Kindness Award, which recognizes students who consistently demonstrate kindness, caring and mutual respect in interactions with their peers and adults, according to a news release. Bai was involved in Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council and also served as a Kindland student ambassador. He also emceed the Kickoff for Kindness broadcast in collaboration with the NFL Foundation.
2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival – Here’s the Schedule!
It’s “Hall of Fame” time! That means 1480 WHBC will be out and about and sharing all the fun with you! Here’s the full schedule provided to us by the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce plus notes on where you’ll see US! Be Proud Canton! Here we go!
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