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School employees take union dues case to Ohio Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – Five school employees in Ohio are turning to the Ohio Supreme Court to stop paying dues after they resigned from the union. The Buckeye Institute filed an appeal with the state’s highest court in the case of five of the original 10 clients. Five clients won their case, which argued that all of the former members of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees had money illegally taken from their paychecks for union dues after they resigned from the union. ...
Ohio parents are strict about kids' internet safety, study finds. Inside the numbers
Ohio parents are stricter about social media and internet safety than the average American parent. According to a recent study by HostingAdvice, more than half (54%) of Ohio parents regularly monitor their children’s social media use and the websites they visit, more than the national average. Here’s what parents...
South Euclid council approves regulations for short-term home rentals, and adds to city’s smoke-free zones
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio -- City Council approved legislation Monday (July 22) to regulate the use of homes for short-term rentals, such as those connected with Airbnb. The city already had on its books regulations for long-term rentals, but added such regulations for rentals of up to 30 days. If you...
Rite Aid to close 30 more stores
Rite Aid has continued to announce the closing of more of its stores. The company announced 30 more closings in bankruptcy filings on Friday. All 30 stores are in Ohio and Michigan. Since the beginning of June, Rite Aid has announced that it would close 196 stores. All but three...
Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff
The Ohio retired teachers’ pension board has approved millions of dollars in bonuses for their investment staff less than a month after grandstanding by eliminating the additional compensation to make a group of educators happy. The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of […] The post Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
'That's not the solution': Euclid to consider charging parents for child's crime
The City of Euclid is considering an ordinance that would charge parents with a misdemeanor for lacking "parental responsibility" if their child commits a crime within city limits.
Musicians and Priests Celebrate Polka Mass at Kirtland’s SNPJ Farm
One of the popular aspects of polka music events is the Polka Mass, a fixture at Cleveland’s annual Thanksgiving Polka weekends. But if you can’t wait that long for this distinctive expression of spirituality, good news. This weekend Father Norm Gajdzinski and Father Bob Kraig will celebrate the mass at the SNPJ Slovenian Farm in Kirtland at 1pm, with the participation of Cleveland’s Jeff Pecon Orchestra. Married couples can celebrate the renewal of their vows and get a special blessing. (Sign up by July 25 at 216- 481-1379).
Climate change is hurting Lake Erie. Ohio is training a workforce to help
Climate change is altering Lake Erie: warmer water temperatures increase the risk of toxic algal blooms. Less ice cover in the winter can lead to more soil erosion. And its water levels are fluctuating at a faster rate. A new program at Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and...
How to turn down the heat when talking about politics: The Wake Up for Monday, July 22, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Last year, 77% of Americans said in a nonprofit, nonpartisan poll they believed the country was headed in the wrong direction. A third of Republicans believed that violence might be needed to save the country, compared with 22% of independents and 13% of Democrats.
LGBTQ community sounds alarm bells over Vance
LGBTQ Americans and advocacy groups are sounding alarm bells over the selection of Sen. JD Vance as former President Trump’s running mate. In addition to a history of anti-LGBTQ statements, the Ohio Republican is the primary sponsor of at least two pieces of federal legislation threatening to sharply roll back transgender rights, including one proposal…
RESULTS: 2024 NOPGA Mid-Summer Pro-Pro Shamble
DJ Holub + Sean McGuire from the Pepper Pike Club won the Northern Ohio PGA’s Mid-Summer Pro-Pro at Barrington Golf Club in Aurora. The duo made three eagles on three of the four par fives in addition to seven birdies, firing 13-under par to win by two shots over Mike + Steve Stone.
Free children’s shoe giveaway at Maple Heights mayor’s ice cream social July 23
MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The City of Maple Heights will be offering free children’s shoes at its upcoming ice cream social with the mayor on Tuesday, July 23. The event, which runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., will be held at the Maple Heights Historical Society located at 5810 Dunham Road.
Chardon volleyball: Abby Kolcum excited to continue to grow as a setter before going to Slippery Rock
Abby Kolcum had big shoes to fill when she took over the starting setter role for Chardon last year. Annabel Frieden was a leader for the Hilltoppers and helped guide them to two regional appearances.
Safety is key when it comes to swimming reminds ER physician
ANN ARBOR, MI (UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN) - Last week, an 11-year-old boy drowned while swimming in Lake Erie as his family visited a beach in Euclid. Incidents like this are preventable, and doctors have some tips on how to keep your day of fun from ending up in the ER.
Rude homecoming leads to car theft: Euclid Police Blotter
EUCLID, Ohio – Here is the Euclid Police Blotter for July 15 to July 21. A man received a rude welcome home when he arrived July 15 at his apartment building on Brush Avenue. The man reported to police that as he walked into his apartment building, he was...
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