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‘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...
Lucas County commissioner race takes to television
A Lucas County commissioner race is moving to television, as one candidate’s advertisements will start airing as soon as Friday. Former Toledo Councilman Tom Waniewski, a Republican, stars in a new 30-second advertisement highlighting his upbringing in the city’s Polish community, his work as a reporter turned politician, and his campaign message stressing the need for change on the board of commissioners. “I’m taking these early days of the election year to work on my branding,” Mr. Waniewski said. “I’m getting my name out there and publishing positive branding.”
Cleveland Clinic doctor saves life of choking co-worker
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Cleveland Clinic doctor used his life-saving skills to save a co-worker choking in the hospital cafeteria. Dr. Harry Kourlis, Director of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, was eating lunch when Jaida Evans ran up to their table and was “clearly in distress” and clutching her throat.
‘The building was completed demolished’: Willoughby apartment complex being rebuilt
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio (WOIO) - A new beginning at Chagrin River Walk apartments, 18 months after a massive fire in February 2023 destroyed the Mentor Avenue complex. Close to 20 fire departments responded to the scene to put out the three alarm blaze. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Fire officials: Willoughby apartment complex collapsed...
Summit County sewer services says new software to blame for recent billing errors
The Summit County Department of Sanitary Sewer Services (DSSS) announced Wednesday that the department has been implementing a new utility billing software that has led to issues for some customers in Stow, Hudson and Akron. According to DSSS, some customers received a bill with an incorrect due date or a bill for the first time in several months. If a customer received a bill noting a July 19 due date, the correct due date is Aug. 19....
Construction set to start on new Medina hotel
MEDINA, Ohio -- A new hotel will soon overlook Medina’s historic square for the first time in 70 years. Construction on the Legacy Hotel will soon be underway, with an opening by the end of 2025, officials announced this week. Renderings show the boutique hotel will be a four-story...
Hardesty Park hosting popular food, arts events in Akron this week
AKRON, Ohio – The popular Taste of Akron and Akron Art Expo events return to Hardesty Park this week, featuring more than 30 food vendors and more than 100 artists. It’s the 45th year for the events, which celebrate food and art from around Akron and beyond. Taste of Akron is set for Thursday, July 25 from 5-9 p.m. and the Akron Arts Expo will be held Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bass boat seized after Cleveland fishing tournament cheating scandal sells at auction for $82,000
CLEVELAND — The boat seized following a Cleveland fishing tournament scandal has been sold at auction. According to GovDeals, the $130K bass boat sold for $82,000 after 44 bids following its initial listing at $25,000. After taxes and a 10 percent buyer's premium, the total price of the boat will come out to $96,288.50.
Browns Shake Up Roster on First Official Day of Practice`
The Cleveland Browns officially opened up training camp on Tuesday with veterans reporting to Berea, OH after rookies showed up on Monday. However, the Browns didn’t hold their first team practice until Wednesday. The Browns entered camp with a full 90-man roster but decided to make two small changes...
MetroHealth CEO Airica Steed takes leave for medical reasons
CLEVELAND, Ohio — MetroHealth System CEO Airica Steed has announced she is taking a temporary leave of absence for medical reasons, the health system confirmed. Her leave was first announced in an email to hospital staff on Tuesday, but did not include the reason. Steed’s leave for an unspecified...
Youngstown man attacked by group using 'AK Style' weapon on city's south side
Police are investigating after a man on Youngstown's south side was reportedly attacked by 12 men - one using an "AK Style" weapon. The incident happened on the 100 Block of East Philadelphia while the victim was returning from a nearby Gas Mart with cigarettes. Around 9:30 p.m., he was...
'Nobody can afford it': Some northwest Ohioans upset about paying for Swan Creek watershed cleanup
SWANTON, Ohio — Homeowners from Henry, Fulton and Lucas County got the chance to ask some questions Tuesday after getting a surprise bill for watershed cleanup. The Lucas County Engineer's Office says they must clean up ditches in the area to help with flooding. The county's looking to taxpayers to help pay for it.
Ashland police reports for July 24-25
ASHLAND — The Ashland Division of Police issued the following reports after officers’ activity from July 24-25. These reports include incidents by date, arrests, citations issued and calls by day organized in chronological order. Police fielded 89 calls. There were four incidents, three citations and two arrests. Incidents.
Deshaun Watson has no one to blame but himself for Browns-Amari Cooper escape plan
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper has spent the offseason hoping to get a new contract. Cooper was set to enter the 2024 season on the final year of his five-year, $100 million contract that he signed with the Dallas Cowboys. That contract was transferred over to Cleveland when Cooper was traded in 2022.
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