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Rock the Yard concert battles through rain to deliver ministry to incarcerated individuals
Usually on Wednesday afternoons, incarcerated individuals at Grafton Correctional Institution are at their assigned jobs or rehabilitation programs. At 1 p.m., music reverberated around the prison as its recreation yard came alive. Grafton Correctional Institution hosted a concert as part of the Rock the Yard concert series, a tour co-sponsored...
The 24-25 Oberlin Artist Recital Series Launches This September
Oberlin’s Artist Recital Series —for over 145 years—has brought many of the world’s celebrated artists to our community. This season's concerts showcase brilliantly diverse performers and intimate music-making that ranges from classical to contemporary to genre-defying jazz/R&B/neo-soul to world music. The series kicks off on September...
Second Harvest names new board members
Second Harvest Food Bank Of North Central Ohio is excited to announce new board members and roles for the 2024-25 fiscal year which began on July 1. “Our board is instrumental to our mission,” said Julie Chase-Morefield, president and CEO of Second Harvest. “They help guide our strategic plan, support our fundraising efforts, and share our passion for creating pathways to nutritious food. I’m excited for what we are going to accomplish together.”
Toledo man one of many parolees under supervision that go missing each year in Ohio
A Toledo man who was released on parole in January after spending 46 years in prison for aggravated murder has since gone missing twice, adding to the tally of more than 2,000 Ohio parolees whose whereabouts are unknown. Bret Vinocur, founder of Block Parole, an Ohio-based website that tracks violent criminals and their parole dates as well as information on missing children, said Michael Morris’ two bouts of going missing while under the supervision of the Adult Parole Authority are representative of a much larger pattern and problem in Ohio. “They are absolutely not watching them,” he said. “There’s like 2,500 guys missing.” According to Facebook posts from the Toledo Police Department, Morris first went missing April 29 and was subsequently located the next day. The post detailed concerns for his safety, noting Morris suffers from Alzheimer’s and walks with a limp.
Video: Teens yell, swear and spit on officers outside Euclid church festival
The FOX 8 I-Team obtained Euclid police body camera video showing the chaos police encountered outside of the 14th Annual Saints Robert and William Family Friendly Church Festival.
See all homes sold in Lorain, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Lorain reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 20 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was an 864-square-foot home on Riverside Drive in Lorain that sold for $125,000. 1407 W....
30 years ago, Akron residents fought Walgreens' opening in Maple Valley. Now, it's closing
Three decades after the controversial demolition of Maple Valley School and construction of the Walgreens that took its place, the pharmacy at 1303 Copley Road in West Akron is closing. Nathan Burruss, shift lead at the Maple Valley Walgreens, said the store will close at 3 p.m. Aug. 19. ...
Wine Dive to host grand opening in Lakewood as affordable wine bar, restaurant
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Wine Dive will hold its official grand opening in Lakewood this week, bringing an affordable wine bar and restaurant menu to town. Wine Dive, 16918 Detroit Avenue, took over the space formerly occupied by El Carnicero, which closed earlier this year. It’s the latest project from restauranteur Dan Deagan, who owns and operates Lakewood and Beachwood truck parks, Humble Wine Bar and Dive Bar Cleveland. He previously ran Deagan’s in Lakewood, which closed last year and is now home to Solstice restaurant and bar.
Brown: Jeff Brohm can help Louisville football make ACC history in second season at helm
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The challenge for Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm in Year 2 of his tenure is to do what no other ACC team that lost in the league’s championship game has done since 2008. Make it back to Charlotte the next season to play for the title again. ...
Thank you for your civil discourse article on ways to discuss important topics without rancor
I hope Plain Dealer readers appreciate as much as I did the July 21 article by Sabrina Eaton, “‘We need to be OK with the fact that we disagree’.” It is quite prevalent now for families to choose to keep topics out of the room at birthday and holiday gatherings.
‘Nothing short of torture’: City of Lorain moves forward a ban on conversion therapy on minors, with pause
Lorain City Council on Monday, July 15 considered an ordinance banning healthcare professionals from performing conversion therapy on minors, but could not come to a consensus to pass the ban as emergency legislation. Instead, the legislation will have a second reading, most likely in September. The ordinance was written by...
WWII Bomber To Offer Rides at Liberty Aviation Museum
Adventure awaits Port Clinton-area residents desiring a visceral experience on a historic aircraft on Saturday, July 27th at the Liberty Aviation Museum located at 3515 East State Road, Port Clinton, OH. Encounter the power, nimbleness and iconic sound of radial engines of the World War II battle-tested B-25, Rosie’s Reply. What better way to experience history in flight than to fly on a 1943-built bomber that flew missions in Sicily during World War II.
10 Great Cleveland Metroparks Hikes With Views
It's prime outdoor season and the Metroparks are, as always, the place to be. Here are 10 hand-picked hikes from the parks experts that come with some stupendous views. Great Falls of Tinker's Creek, Bedford Reservation. Henry Church Rock, South Chagrin Reservation. Ponds of Acacia, Acacia Reservation.
Police charge Cleveland man who allegedly drove through red light, causing deadly accident
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A 27-year-old Cleveland man is now facing criminal charges for allegedly causing a deadly accident on the city’s East side this past weekend. Cleveland police said Gerrod White was speeding eastbound on St. Clair Avenue when he ran a red light at East 110th Street around 5:30 a.m. on July 21.
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