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Supreme Court turns away OSHA challenge over opposition from Thomas, Gorsuch
Over opposition from two conservative justices, the Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away a challenge that could’ve gutted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). An Ohio-based construction contractor backed by Republican-led states and anti-regulatory interests contended Congress unconstitutionally delegated its legislative powers to the executive branch when it gave such broad authority to the agency,…
10 most expensive homes sold in Summit County, June 24-30
A house in Hudson that sold for $850,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Summit County in the past week. In total, 182 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $236,626. The average price per square foot was $158.
Assistance with summer cooling bills available for low-income households
The Ohio Department of Development and Community Action Commission of Erie, Huron & Richland Counties Inc. are offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. Through Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan...
Ohio National Guard honors four Black Civil War heroes at Freedom to Serve celebration
As America gets ready to celebrate its independence, the Ohio National Guard took time on Monday to honor some less-known Black heroes who helped keep the country unified during the Civil War. The Ohio National Guard held its "Freedom to Serve" campaign, which began last year as a way to commemorate the 75th...
Sheriff's office: Family hid as intoxicated Newcomerstown man entered their home
AUBURN TOWNSHIP ‒ An Auburn Township family hid in a locked room as an apparently intoxicated man came into their house uninvited on Monday evening. The 33-year-old Newcomerstown man is in the Tuscarawas County Jail facing felony charges after the incident around 8 p.m. outside of Sugarcreek. According to Capt. Adam Fisher, the...
2 Ohio Hospitals Continue To Earn ‘D’ Grade for Patient Safety
Find out what 2 hospitals in Ohio continue to have an issue with patient safety. Out of 177 hospitals in Ohio, only 2 earned the dreaded 'D' grade for patient safety according to HospitalSafetyGrade.org. There is both good news and bad news with this information. Let's get the bad news out of the way.
Cuyahoga County Council seeking to restrict public comment to 20 speakers
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cuyahoga County Council is seeking to start limiting public comment following several meetings in which nearly 70 people have taken to the podium, stretching meetings three or four hours long. At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Council will be introducing a resolution to amend its rules,...
Awesome Foundation awards 50th $1K grant
The Awesome Foundation – Cleveland celebrated a milestone of awarding its 50th grant since 2019 to individuals and nonprofits furthering awesome projects and programs across Cuyahoga County in June, according to a news release. Grants are made in $1,000 increments, so $50,000 has been awarded. Grants have been awarded...
Cuyahoga County to pay $300K to former jail inmate who was strapped down and beaten by corrections officers
CLEVELAND, Ohio— Cuyahoga County has agreed to pay $300,000 to settle a lawsuit with a former jail inmate who was punched and pepper-sprayed while strapped to a chair. The officers who attacked Chantelle Glass both previously pleaded guilty to criminal charges and spent time in jail or prison. If...
Former caretaker accused of stealing nearly $10K from 99-year-old Brookfield man arrested in Sharon
A Farrell woman accused of taking money from a 99-year-old man will be brought to Trumbull County to face charges after her arrest in Sharon. Felicia Splitstone, 35, was arrested by Sharon police around 10:30 a.m. on June 28 and booked into the Mercer County Jail while awaiting extradition to Trumbull County.
Summa sale update: Is venture capital firm HATCo on track to buy Akron's biggest hospital?
Summa Health’s deal with a venture capital company continues to quietly chug along almost entirely out of public view. When Summit County’s biggest employer and biggest health care provider announced in January that it had signed a non-binding letter of intent to be acquired by Health Assurance Transformation Corporation (HATCo) , Summa officials...
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