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Elyria man sentenced to at least 18 years in prison on rape charges
ELYRIA — An Elyria man convicted of two felony rape charges by a jury following a two-day trial earlier this week in Lorain County Common Pleas Court was sentenced Thursday to at least 18 years in prison. Paul R. Wilkins Jr., 53, of Fairlawn Avenue, was sentenced by Judge...
19-year-old shot overnight in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — An investigation is underway after a teenager was shot in Cleveland. The shooting happened overnight on Project Avenue. Cleveland EMS told 3News that a 19-year-old man was taken to the hospital in serious condition. 3News will continue to update this story as we learn more details. Want...
Students excel across the country: Medina County College Corner
MEDINA, Ohio -- Here is the latest news about collegians from Medina County. The University of Tampa: Local students who have earned dean’s list honors at UT include Austin Lindsey of Medina, a senior majoring in entrepreneurship; Kayla Moner of Brunswick, a sophomore majoring in marketing; and Mia Beckler of Brunswick, a junior majoring in finance.
Ohio Light Opera’s The Arcadians: all upbeat, all the time (July 18)
The Ohio Light Opera is traveling to a world terrifically out of time in The Arcadians, the company’s sixth and final production of the summer. No, not Arcadia, the mythical realm where shepherds and nymphs always tell the truth and, as a result, never grow old. That vision of utopia lasts for only one act of Lionel Monckton, Howard Talbot, and Arthur Wimperis’ 1909 musical comedy. For the remainder of the show, we’re whisked to what would have been familiar territory for the three songwriters but what, in 2024, might seem like an even more fantastical setting: Edwardian England.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moves to appear on Ohio ballot in presidential race
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to appearing on Ohio's ballot for the November election. Kennedy's campaign submitted paperwork Friday to get him on the ballot as an independent presidential candidate, according to the Ohio Secretary of State's office. Under state law, independents must gather between 5,000 and 15,000 voter signatures...
State Fair opens, will run through Aug. 4
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Lt. Governor Jon Husted joined Ohio State Fair Executive Director Adam Heffron to open the gates for the first day of the Ohio State Fair. The fair runs from Wednesday, July 24 to Sunday, Aug. 4 and continues...
With Ohio recreational marijuana sales approaching, detecting DUIs remains a challenge
With adult recreational sales of marijuana soon to begin in Ohio, detecting and punishing people driving under the influence of marijuana remains difficult. While alcohol-related DUI offenses have a long-accepted standard of measuring sobriety—blood alcohol content—measuring whether someone is impaired by marijuana consumption is more murky. ...
Ohio State Fair champion to compete on Netflix series, 'Blue Ribbon Baking Championship'
Jeff Bartolozzi works for a national law firm with offices in the Huntington Center. He has been involved in actions against tobacco companies and Chinese exporters, and his clients have included businesses on the Fortune 500 list. How did his appearance on the upcoming Netflix series, "Blue Ribbon Baking Championship" stack up against his day job? ...
When does early voting start in Ohio? Here's how to vote early
Voters are getting ready for the 2024 presidential election on November 5, and for some voters, the earlier they vote, the better. When does early voting in Ohio begin? Here’s what to know and how to vote early. ...
Chronic absentee rates double in most school districts post-pandemic
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Chronic absenteeism in most Ohio school districts has doubled since before the pandemic, with school officials struggling to find ways to get students back into schools. Marietta City Schools Superintendent Brad Silvus said COVID hurt schools more than many people realize. “Once the pandemic happened,...
Three of Ohio’s 11 State Board of Education District Teachers of the Year have AU ties
ASHLAND, Ohio – Three of Ohio’s 11 State Board of Education District Teachers of the Year hold degrees from Ashland University. This year’s outstanding cohort was announced July 17 by the State Board of Education. The State Board District Teachers of the Year with AU ties are...
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