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Turning Point Coalition offers TIPS training in August for alcohol vendors
Turning Point Coalition, in partnership with Wayne County Coalitions, is offering TIPS training (Training for Intervention Procedures) at no charge. The training is for businesses and individuals who sell alcohol, including retail alcohol vendors, owners, managers, trainers, sales associates and cashiers. Ohio law holds both the employee and the business responsible for selling to underage or intoxicated individuals.
Mansfield’s Renaissance Theatre hosting “Beauty & The Beast”
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, coming to the Renaissance Main Stage. Directed by Ryan Shealy, with musical direction by Kelly Knowlton this international sensation will captivate audiences over six performances. Beauty and the Beast Performances are scheduled for:. Saturdays July...
City of Circleville Safety Committee Considers Nuisance Wildlife Ordinance
Circleville – The city has been kicking around an ordinance to take care of nuisance wildlife in the city for over a year, it was around this time last year that a Circleville Citizen came to council after a wild raccoon killed her cat in the city, and she complained about cats, raccoons and other vermin that have run rampant in the city.
Celebrate 30 years of 'Shawshank Redemption' just 2 hours from Detroit
To some, going from Michigan to Ohio might feel like breaking into prison. But for any Michigan movie fan brave enough to skip over the border, the city of Mansfield — just over a two-hour drive from Detroit — is a destination spot for fans of “Shawshank Redemption.” The best part: To get there, there is no tunneling or sewage pipe climbing required. You can see it all from the comfort of your car. For the 30th...
Dinosaurs come to life at Brunswick church (Photos)
BRUNSWICK, Ohio -- Dinosaurs may be extinct, but they were roaming Grafton Road in Brunswick recently. Brunswick Reformed Church celebrated a Jurassic Journey-themed Vacation Bible School featuring a lot of large “animals” entertaining young people from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. And this wasn’t the first time the dinosaurs...
University Hospitals Remembrance Walk July 20
University Hospitals Parent Bereavement Programs at MacDonald Women’s and Rainbow Babies and Children’s hospitals will hold their second annual Remembrance Walk for those to come together and remember a child or baby who has died on July 20 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo at 3900 Wildlife Way. Registration will...
‘Blatantly Lying’: Nate Silver Throws Down With DNC Chair Over Using Ohio ‘Deadline’ To Accelerate Biden Nomination
Pollster Nate Silver clapped back at Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison Tuesday in a heated exchange over a push by President Joe Biden-aligned Democrats to accelerate his official nomination through a virtual roll call as early as next week. While the honor is usually delivered in person at the party’s August Democratic National […] The post ‘Blatantly Lying’: Nate Silver Throws Down With DNC Chair Over Using Ohio ‘Deadline’ To Accelerate Biden Nomination first appeared on Mediaite.
Year of the Quarterback, Part 3: 4-year high school starter Cam Blair plays college waiting game
Editor's note: Steve Doerschuk spent months researching quarterbacks. The result is three waves of a series, "Year of the Quarterback." The first wave revolves around tremendous high school QBs fighting to find the field in college, starting with the tough transition to college followed by how high school stars pick colleges. This is the third article in the first wave. Even as he moved from eighth grade to freshman year at Sandy Valley High School, Cam...
Hot Stove baseball: Elyria Dawgz fight back, down Firelands Black to win Class G county championship
WELLINGTON — The Elyria Dawgz dug themselves a hole early but made the plays late for a 7-6 win over Firelands Black on Wednesday night in the Hot Stove Class G county championship game at Wellington Community Park. Elyria, winners of the Class G (ages 11-12) regional Sunday, will...
Beloved classic 'Beauty and the Beast' to kick off season at Renaissance Theatre
The Renaissance Theatre is kicking off its season with a classic. "Beauty and the Beast" will be offered the next three weekends. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the beloved tale includes songs by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for more than 13 years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Mansfield City Council recognizes fire captain who worked for city for 28 years
Doug Bruce brought a sense of calm to any situation. Bruce, who served the Mansfield Fire Department for 28 years, was honored Tuesday night by Mansfield City Council upon his retirement. ...
Ohio Man Named ‘Pancake’ Arrested With Multiple Hamsters In His Pants
Every detail about the story you're about to read is completely, 100% real, and no names, details, or photos have been changed or altered. This is the story about an Ohio Man named "Pancake," being arrested for stealing Hamsters, which were found in the pants of his leopard-print onesie. Buckle Up.
Akron Giving Away More Free Ring Doorbells
The City of Akron is giving away another round of free Ring Doorbell cameras. The city is giving away a total of 3,000 cameras in an effort to make the city safer, as the cameras will allow residents to voluntarily turn over footage of suspicious or criminal activity to police.
A golden anniversary in Zoar: Yenke Peddler antiques
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Historic Zoar Village will host its Golden Anniversary of the Antique Show, in addition to the annual Juried Artisan Show, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 27 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 28. This is a great antiques show featuring primitives, folk art and...
Ranch home on 1 acre, tools, furnishings, and misc.
Matthew P. Kiko, 330.327.9617, mattkiko@kikocompany.com; KIKO Auctioneers; www.kikoauctions.com. Property includes workshop, pool, in Nimishillen Twp., Stark Co., Louisville LSD. AUCTION BY ORDER OF: Jessica Peck, Successor Trustee of the Ashcraft Revocable Family Trust. Absolute auction, all sells to highest bidders on location. LIVE AUCTION WITH ONLINE BIDDING. Mon. Jul. 22,...
Parma settles with family regarding prisoner suicide
PARMA, Ohio -- City Council recently approved a $90,000 settlement related to the death of an inmate at the Parma jail. Kevin Lowman, 29, was arrested on Aug. 6, 2022, for felony domestic violence and criminal damaging charges. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Ontario standoff/hostage situation: Lawyer files plea of not guilty by reason of insanity
The attorney for a 32-year-old Perrysville man accused of shooting an Ontario police officer and a woman during a domestic disturbance that turned into a standoff and hostage situation has filed a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Terry Hitchman filed on behalf of Jareth Vance, who faces 42 counts, including four counts of attempted aggravated murder and four counts of attempted murder, for a Feb. 11 incident. ...
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