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Middleburg Heights buys Smith Road acreage for Southland project
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Redevelopment efforts continue in the Southland District. City Council recently passed legislation authorizing Mayor Matt Castelli and Finance Director Jason Stewart to execute a purchase agreement for a 7.3-acre parcel along Smith Road. Castelli and city officials first formulated a plan for Southland at West 130th...
Hudson City Schools adds more AED devices to school, athletic buildings
Hudson, OH – Hudson City Schools has added two new automatic external defibrillators on school grounds. The announcement comes days after Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 47 into law, which requires AEDs in public schools. Hudson has had AEDs on campus for nearly 20 years, according to a...
Speed tables set in Independence for the first time
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (WOIO) - On Hillside Road speed table are the new push to stop people from speeding. “They’re a little different than the speed bump. They’re designed to help elevate an entire vehicles wheel base an effort to reduce their speed and make the operator more cognoscente of how fast they’re traveling,” said Sgt. Everett Hayworth.
See all homes sold in Akron, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Akron reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 63 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 960-square-foot home on Tompkins Avenue in Akron that sold for $125,416. 1043 Fairbanks...
4 Northeast Ohio ZIP codes on list of 1,000 wealthiest in U.S.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Four Northeast Ohio ZIP codes rank among the nation’s 1,000 wealthiest places, and 44022 in Chagrin Falls leads the way. That’s according to The Business Journals Wealthy 1000, a new ranking of the nation’s wealthiest ZIP codes based on a weighted formula that looks at a number of wealth metrics.
Man arrested after trying to prevent tow of someone else’s car: Brook Park Police Blotter
A Brook Park man was cited at about 3:30 p.m. July 13 after he acted in a disorderly manner during a traffic stop involving somebody else. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Drunk driver crashes head-on into Jeep in Brook Park
BROOK PARK, Ohio -- An intoxicated Brook Park man, 45, was arrested at about 6 p.m. July 12 after he plowed his Ford Focus into a Jeep Trailhawk on Rademaker Boulevard near Smith Road. The Jeep driver said he was traveling east on Rademaker toward Smith while the Ford driver...
Crash appears to be clear at I-77 north along Akron's Central Interchange after delays
A crash on Akron Central Interchange Friday morning caused traffic delays near I-77 North and State Route 8. There are no further delays, with traffic proceeding normally as of 10:18 a.m., according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. ...
Macedonia Resident Anne Pustai Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
At the July 25 City Council meeting, Macedonia resident Anne Pustai was honored for having celebrated her 100th birthday on July 11. Anne is a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and is known for her homemade soups and applesauce. She is still an avid shopper and enjoys the simple pleasures of life. Please join us in celebrating Anne's century of strength, kindness, and devotion to family and faith. Happy birthday! 🎂🎉
Canton City Public Health warns of an increase in positive West Nile Virus mosquitos
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Canton City Public Health (CCPH) is warning residents of an increase in positive West Nile Virus (WNV) test results, in a Facebook post. According to CCPH, the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory notified them that two mosquito samples from its mosquito surveillance program tested positive for WNV.
Tree removal at AMHA complex in Cuyahoga Falls puzzles residents; agency explains reasons
Residents at the Maplewood Gardens in Cuyahoga Falls became curious Monday when workers began cutting down shade trees at the apartment complex. One resident, who asked that her name not be used, said the trees provided shade and an aesthetic appeal to the nine apartment buildings, located near Wyoga Lake and Walsh Jesuit...
10 reasons why 2024 Greater Akron high school football season could be magical
The 2023 high school football season gave Greater Akron some huge storylines, but here’s the spoiler alert: 2024 could be even better. The talent is off the chart this season in the area with so many good teams ready to take the next step. With that said, here are 10 things the USA Today...
Baldwin Wallace University students head to Paris for Summer Olympics to volunteer for Team USA
BEREA, Ohio — Northeast Ohio will be represented not only by athletes at the Olympics. Students and faculty from the Baldwin Wallace University sport management program have arrived in Paris and are spending two weeks as volunteers for Team USA. University officials say this trip fits into the program's...
Canton Township seeks limited home rule. Here's what could change
CANTON TWP. – Limited home rule will be on the ballot in Canton Township. The issue will come before voters in November. If granted, Canton Township trustees will have more local governance power. ...
Eastern Stark land transfers: Lexington Twp. home sells for $260,000
A 2,514-square-foot home in Lexington Township has sold for $260,000, according to the latest real estate transfers from the Stark County Auditor’s Office. The home on Briarcliff Avenue NE, which has four bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms, is in Marlington Local School District. It was built in 1978. ...
Davey Elementary PTO fundraising for more accessible play spaces
Davey Elementary School has three playground areas, but they are so inaccessible that some children with special needs miss out on their daily recess time. If they can even get to the play areas, these children often sit on the sidelines, watching as their peers enjoy unstructured time, games and laughter.
Streetsboro puts brakes on solar panel ban
A potential year-long ban on solar panels in Streetsboro is headed back to committee after a debate over whether to exclude residential properties from the moratorium. The moratorium came up for second reading before Streetsboro City Council, prompting debate over various versions of the ban. Councilmembers discussed the original ordinance, which was recommended by the city's planning commission in June; an amendment suggested by Law Director Paul Janis that would allow residential solar panels, but only if they are mounted on houses; and an amendment suggested by Councilwoman Lisa McDaniel, which would allow ground mounted panels on residential properties as well as those on rooftops.
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