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'Squish it': Spotted lanternfly invasion continues to spread across Ohio
CLEVELAND — White-tailed deer frequent Mary Keith's garden on Cleveland's east side, or what's left of it. Something else got to her vegetable plants before the deer: spotted lanternflies. "I've got a tree in the back there that's full of them," Keith says. "They sure can hop!" To the...
Bernie Moreno won’t talk about abortion bans. He supported one in Ohio, physician-activist says
Ohio Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno is in a difficult position when it comes to abortion, and he appears to be trying to hedge. To win a close race against Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, he needs an important part of the Republican coalition — abortion opponents— to show up to the polls. But […]
2024 Election: Ohio faith leaders share advice they give to congregation members on voting
As the 2024 Election inches closer, some people are turning to their faith leaders for guidance when determining who to vote for. Even though it is illegal for a church to engage in political campaigning activity, people oftentimes look to clergy to help give them a frame of reference and context when deciding who to […]
D-Day Conneaut Drawing Large Crowds Aug. 15-17
D-Day Conneaut knows how to do it big. From Aug. 15-17, not only do thousands of people witness the reenactment of the historic event from June 6, 1944, but also the attire, equipment and music of World War II. "A great opportunity to show our stuff, share the stories of...
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announces shutdown date for RainForest
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced that its RainForest - which has been opened for more than 30 years and offers hundreds of animals, species and flora – will close in September and eventually reopen as the Primate Forest. Last day for visitors is Monday, Sept. 9.
New Copley-Fairlawn superintendent focuses on collaboration
COPLEY — Superintendent Aimee Kirsch’s route to becoming the Copley-Fairlawn Schools top administrator was admittedly atypical. “It is a non-traditional path,” Kirsch said of her career, which began 26 years ago at the Akron Public Schools (APS). “But I am somebody who allows opportunities to present themselves.”
High school football: Perry offense, Madison defense shine bright in final tuneups
A number of area teams held their final scrimmages of the preseason on Aug. 15, including Benedictine traveling to Perry and Harvey traveling to Madison. Opening night is Aug. 23 (with the exception of Chardon, which opens on Thursday, Aug. 22 in Orlando, Fla.). Here are some observations from the Benedictine-Perry and Harvey-Madison scrimmages.
OZZY OSBOURNE Is 'Really Looking Forward' To Attending ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony In October
Following Ozzy Osbourne's two Grammy Awards in 2023 for "Best Rock Album" (his first-ever win in the category) and "Best Metal Performance" from his hugely successful and critically acclaimed "Patient Number 9" album (Epic Records) and a recent No. 1-charting Active Rock song "Crack Cocaine" — a collaboration with Billy Morrison and Steve Stevens — he is now setting his sights on the 2024 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction. Osbourne has earned a solo induction for his nearly six-decade career in music. BLACK SABBATH was inducted in 2006. This honor makes Ozzy one of a handful of artists with multiple inductions into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
HOA and Maple Heights neighborhood go back and forth on management style
MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - A neighborhood is filled with people decrying the communication between homeowners and the homeowners association; however, management says their efforts are in the name of keeping the neighborhood standard consistent. “Homeowners in this area take care of their property, so don’t nobody have to threaten...
‘500-year storm’ tests Akron area’s ability to handle flash flooding
The rain poured down last Thursday for about four hours, dumping as many as seven inches of water in some parts of the Akron area. The slow-moving storm resulted in a “very, very, very heavy rainfall in a very short period of time,” said Raelene Campbell, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
Jameis Winston cuts it up on the mic in first Browns preseason match
Veteran QB Jameis Winston was mic’d up for his time on camera at the Cleveland Browns match versus the Green Bay Packers and gave a hilarious and passionate oration for those on the listening end. Winston, who spent most of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the...
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