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Akron developer transforming historic downtown building into apartments, new restaurant
Akron developer Tony Troppe is creating a mixed-use concept at the historical Evans Building at 333-335 S. Main St. in Akron that will include about 35 loft apartments, a chicken-and-waffle restaurant and a conference room. Features such as terrazzo and marble floors and a bank vault in the basement will...
City cancels Saturday fireworks due to possible storms
Above video: Driving safety tips during heavy rain* CLEVELAND (WJW) — While Fox 8 meteorologists predict the higher threat of heavy rain and storms is early afternoon, and rain moves out before dinner time Saturday, Mayfield Village is taking no chances and has canceled Saturday’s fireworks. The City of Green has delayed the start of […]
Ohio National Guard unit heads overseas for third deployment
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio – The Ohio Army National Guard’s 135th Military Police Company, based in Chagrin Falls, has embarked on its third overseas deployment to support Operation Spartan Shield in the Middle East. Sixty members of the unit bid farewell to their families and community during a heartfelt send-off ceremony held last Saturday at Kenston High School.
Gov. Mike DeWine signs $4.2 billion capital budget that provides millions to northeast Ohio projects
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine has signed the bill lawmakers passed earlier this week funding $4.2 billion in state capital projects, including hundreds of millions of dollars for Cuyahoga County and the surrounding area. DeWine signed House Bill 2 during a news conference in his ceremonial office in...
Some county councilmembers want to end jail contract with Cleveland, saying city breached deal
The Fox 8 I-Team obtained a copy of a letter three Cuyahoga County Councilmembers sent to prosecutors seeking legal action to end the jail contract with Cleveland.
Sherbondy Hill, Kenmore parks win 2024 Akron Parks Challenge, receive funding for improvements
Two more Akron city parks were named winners of the sixth installment of the Akron Parks Challenge on Friday, winning more than $100,000 in city funding to design, build and maintain new park structures. Sherbondy Hill Park (Ward 3) and Prentiss Park (Ward 9) will each receive $150,000 for improvements, with support from...
Centralia American Legion Homecoming set for July 1st-4th at Fairview Park
The Centralia American Legion Homecoming will be held Monday through Thursday of next week in Fairview Park. The traditional fireworks display will cap the event at ten pm on Thursday, July 4th. There will also be a car show during the day on July 4th. Monday through Wednesday the homecoming...
Cleveland Metroparks looks to banish bad bathroom smells with ‘magic bubblers’
Cleveland Metroparks has installed devices nicknamed “magic bubblers” to combat an important customer concern: Stinky bathrooms. The bubblers are now in six of the park’s vault bathrooms, according to Metroparks Chief Planning and Design Officer Sean McDermott. Unlike traditional bathrooms, vault bathrooms don’t have any plumbing. Instead,...
Medina prepares for full season of white-tailed deer bowhunting
MEDINA, Ohio -- Anyone interested in hunting white-tailed deer within the city will soon have an opportunity to submit an application. Police Chief Ed Kinney said the police department will begin accepting applications for the municipal deer hunting program starting Aug. 1. “You can pick up an application at the...
Steels Corner Road bridge closing to eastbound traffic for 90 days for repairs
Motorists used to traveling east over the Steels Corners bridge will have to find an alternate route starting July 15. According to the Summit County Engineer's office, the bridge, which goes over Mud Brook and is west of the state Route 8 interchange on the border of Stow and Cuyahoga Falls, will be closed to eastbound traffic 90 days for numerous renovations, including:
Heart of Revere beating stronger than ever
You won’t find Torina White’s name on the Heart of Revere website, even though in a real sense, White is the Heart of Revere. When the Revere Local Schools Board of Education honored her earlier this year, White sat in quiet anonymity as Bonnie Simonelli, Revere’s at-risk student coordinator, described how White turned Heart of Revere into a valuable community asset. The spotlight, White said, should shine on Heart of Revere and not on her.
Scout creates sign for Richfield Heritage Preserve
Patrick Kalal, a member of Richfield Scout Troop 387, designed and built a new entrance sign for Richfield Heritage Preserve as his Eagle Scout project. The sign’s beams were milled from trees sourced from the park’s property, adding a rustic touch to the project. Kalal involved troop members,...
City of Beachwood considers same gender swimming times
The city of Beachwood hosted a meeting to discuss the options of same gender swimming on June 23 at the Beachwood Family Aquatic Center. The meeting was held to better understand what the community is looking for so that the city can make a representative decision on the matter, according to community service director Derek Schroeder, who also served as the go-between between the mayor and councilwoman Ali B. Stern during the meeting.
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