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‘Le Diner en Blanc’ returns to Cleveland for elegant evening in secret location
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Le Diner en Blanc – the dinner in white – is back in Cleveland for a third summer on Saturday, August 24. Up to 800 participants can register for a space at the Parisian picnic-themed special event and party from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at a secret location.
New investment will turn decades of decay into new hope for a neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - “First thing is, a lot of abandonment,” said Cleveland Councilwoman Stephanie Howse-Jones of Ward 7 as she walks up on the old apartment building. “But now, with this investment, you know that it’s hope.”. The former Community Circle building on Hough Avenue...
Cleveland Clinic becomes official healthcare provider for Kent State athletics
KENT, Ohio -- Kent State University and Cleveland Clinic announced Wednesday a new partnership that establishes Cleveland Clinic as the official healthcare provider for Kent State athletics, offering health and wellness services to student athletes throughout the year. “Our student athletes deserve the best support possible for their health and...
'Who's Who in Black Cleveland' | 2024's edition will focus on politics, government
CLEVELAND — Dozens of Cleveland’s most prominent Black figures will soon gather to unveil a noteworthy book that has been in progress for nearly three months, highlighting their unique contributions and impact. The annual "Who’s Who in Black Cleveland" will return Monday, July 22, at the Intercontinental Hotel...
Lex graduate Rinehart joins Sluss Realty
MANSFIELD — Top sales rep at two well-known companies, Emma Rinehart, just joined Sluss Realty as its newest real estate agent. A 2018 Lexington High School graduate, Rinehart was top sales during both her time at Best Buy and TruGreen. “I just really like the competition,” she said. “I...
Ohio gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.28 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 16 cents since...
Ohio-based Big Lots to close dozens of stores, at risk of bankruptcy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Big Lots, the discount retail chain headquartered in central Ohio, is closing dozens of stores this year amid speculation the company will file for bankruptcy. The chain is planning to shutter 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024, according to a filing the company submitted to the U.S. Securities […]
Bodycam video shows moment before officers shoot suspect near RNC
A newly released bodycam video from Ohio police shows the moment before officers fatally shot a homeless man, who allegedly tried to attack another person with a knife near the Republican National Convention. CNN’s Ryan Young reports.
Little Flock Fellowship Church hosting invites youth to vacation Bible School
Little Flock Fellowship Church will hold vacation Bible School for children in grades preschool-six 6-8 p.m. July 22-July 26. Little Flock Fellowship Church is located at 1149 County Road 30A, Ashland, just outside of Mifflin. There will be games, snacks, Bible teaching, crafts and prizes. For more information, call the...
Mansfield City appoints new middle, high school administrators
MANSFIELD — A new crop of administrators is taking the reins at Mansfield Middle and Mansfield Senior High School. The Mansfield City School board appointed two head principals and three assistant principals during its July 9 and 16 meetings. Kris Beasley will be the new high school principal this...
Stars shine at Mansfield Sr. passing scrimmage
MANSFIELD — Even without one of the top high school quarterbacks in the country, the Mansfield Senior passing scrimmage lived up to its marquee billing. Senior High welcomed some of the premier programs in Ohio to Arlin Field for its annual seven-on-seven tournament on a sun-soaked Tuesday. Two-time defending...
Man, woman found dead at Reynoldsburg home
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Two people were found dead by police in a Reynoldsburg home on Wednesday. At around 8:37 a.m., Reynoldsburg Police went to the 8600 block of Robbins Loop Drive after someone reported a person was "down" in the backyard. When police arrived at the home, they...
Columbus police have killed more than 60 people since 2013, outpacing many peer cities
After Columbus police shot and killed a man armed with knives near the site of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Tuesday, a total of eight people have been shot by Columbus Division of Police officers in 2024, and seven have died. Where does Columbus rank compared to other U.S. cities when it comes to police violence against citizens? ...
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