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What if? We could build better facilities if we all pitched in: The Wake Up for Monday, July 8, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. The Cleveland Browns are beloved throughout Northeast Ohio. So why should Cleveland residents alone be saddled with upkeep and renovation of Browns stadium?. If you purchase a product or register for an...
‘Whoomp! There it is.’ Hitmakers from 1990s coming to 2024 Lenawee County Fair
ADRIAN, MI – The Lenawee County Fair is taking it back to the 1990s with the return of its big entertainment concerts. A “90s Rewind,” concert is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at the fairgrounds, 602 N. Dean St. in Adrian. The concerts will feature five R&B and hip-hop artists that were popular in the 1990s.
Margaretta's Washington reels in spot in Michael K. Bosi athlete of year series
Margaretta junior Julian Washington can often be found reeling in buckets or big catches with his hands. Washington, who is among this year's athletes in the Michael K. Bosi series, was first-team in the Sandusky Bay Conference Bay Division for basketball, averaging 19.8 points and shooting 64% from the field as a sophomore last season. He caught nine touchdown passes, intercepted six throws and scored once on defense for football. ...
South Rockwood clips Bedford in key Fair Softball Tournament game
MONROE — South Rockwood played Bedford last summer in the finals of the Monroe County Fair Softball Tournament. The same two teams met Sunday on the opening day of the 50th edition of the county-wide event for 12-under teams. If their back-and-forth thriller is any indication, fans can expect a wild ride to the...
Jon Gruden Named New Head Coach for Cleveland Browns
Jon Gruden’s name sparks a variety of emotions in NFL fans. Perhaps most memorable was his role in the Oakland Raiders’ controversial tuck-rule playoff game against the New England Patriots. But soon after, he led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory, marking a triumphant phase in his coaching career.
Polka perseverance: Pemberville festival celebrates timeless 1-2-3 dance
PEMBERVILLE, Ohio — When North Toledoans Mike and Mary Stockner planned a date night that revolved around polka, they always took their daughter, Dorothy. That little girl, who learned to dance shortly after she started walking, is now 92 — and still showing off the polka moves. Now Dorothy Romp and living in Monclova, she took several turns around the dance area Sunday at the Pemberville Polka Party in the Park. “When there’s music, I want to be there,” Mrs. Romp said. “My mother and dad belonged to the Bavarian Sports Club in Toledo, and every dance, they took me with them — never a babysitter.
Perrysburg Twp. trustees will rebid $3.7M administration building project
The process to build a new Perrysburg Township administration building has reversed. At this week’s meeting, the trustees voted to rebid the $3.7 million project after an attorney for one of the companies that was not awarded the construction bid complained about the process. The bid had been awarded to Rudolph Libbe Inc., of Walbridge, Ohio, on June 5. “Since that time, one of the other firms has contested the proposal, saying that it had deficiencies,” said township Administrator Jon Eckel. “I have talked with our attorneys and to avoid any future problems or issues with this, we have decided that we will redraft that proposal.”
Bowling Green men's basketball duo meet in Olympic qualifier as the Bahamas tops Lebanon
VALENCIA, Spain — In a matchup of a player and a coach with the Bowling Green State University men’s basketball team, the Bahamas’ national basketball team defeated Lebanon 89-72 on Saturday in the semifinals of an Olympic qualifying tournament. Lourawls Nairn, Jr., a second-year assistant coach with the Falcons, started for the Bahamas, which advanced to Sunday’s final against Spain. The winner earns a spot in the Paris Olympics. Nairn logged a little more than 12 minutes, recording two rebounds — both offensive — and an assist with a plus-minus rating of plus-6. Deandre Ayton (Portland Trailblazers) led the Bahamas with 24 points and 15 rebounds.
Watch: Bowling Green baseball featured on national Fox broadcast
BOWLING GREEN — Bowling Green State University's baseball program was featured on the FS1 pregame show prior to Saturday's MLB game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. BGSU hall of famer Orel Hershiser, athletic director Derek van der Merwe, baseball coach Kyle Hallock, and shortstop Tyler Ross were interviewed. The story focused on Hershiser and the program being revived after it was briefly eliminated in 2020. Watch it here: "Without Bowling Green, there probably is no Orel Hershiser."In May of 2020 when @BGSU_Baseball was cut due to budget restrictions, a group of alumni led by Mr. Hershiser himself rallied together to save the program pic.twitter.com/yweywvIAMi
When do AP scores come out in Ohio? What to know about your College Board results
Scores are typically released at 8 a.m., with East Coast scores arriving first. AP scores will be available on the College Board account. If you’re anxiously waiting for your Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores, here’s what you need to know. Each year, AP scores are released online in...
Ohio solar project listening sessions seek to boost projects’ chances for success
Solar developers are hoping that listening to local communities in Ohio early in the design stage will boost their chances for success before state regulators. “We are really invested in and committed to being good neighbors,” said Lindsey Workman, community affairs manager for Vesper Energy. The company held three meet-and-greet sessions in Greene County this spring for its proposed Aviation Energy Center project, in addition to earlier meetings with trustees for several townships.
Fake Botox, knock-off Ozempic seized by border protection officers in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — It's 1 a.m. at the Port of Cincinnati, prime time for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency. According to CBP officers, shipments of fake medication and merchandise fly into the busy air freight hub every single day. Those officers' jobs are to catch those dangerous and sometimes deadly knockoffs before they hit the streets.
New report looks at underlying causes of Ohio’s violent crimes
Many societal structures and systems can be drivers of violent crimes, according to a new report by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. More than 30,000 violent crimes — including homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault — were reported in Ohio in 2023. “Even with laws and penalties...
The one piece missing before Ohio recreational marijuana sales can begin
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control shared an update Friday on how far along the state’s dispensaries are in getting approval to sell recreational marijuana. As of Wednesday, DCC Public Information Officer Jamie Crawford told NBC4 that the agency had received a total of 244 applications to convert medical marijuana businesses […]
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $181 million; Sunday’s Ohio Lottery results
CLEVELAND, Ohio — There was no overall winner in the Friday, July 5, 2024, Mega Millions drawing, allowing the jackpot to increase to $181 million. Friday’s numbers are 6-15-32-54-67 Mega Ball 4 Megaplier 3x. The next drawing is Tuesday, July 9. The Monday, July 8 Powerball jackpot is...
Tips for staying safe during summer festival season
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Summer is in full swing, with lots of festivals, county fairs and carnivals happening throughout the state of Ohio. With everyone gearing up to head out outside and enjoy the summer fun, Public Health for Dayton and Montgomery County has shared some tips to stay safe this season. Food safety Summer […]
Sen. JD Vance says he has ‘not gotten the call’ from Trump asking to be his VP
Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, on Sunday said former President Donald Trump has not spoken to him about joining his campaign as his vice presidential pick. “Have you gotten the call from Donald Trump? Has he asked you to be his running mate?” moderator Kristen Welker asked Vance during an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press.”
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