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News roundup for July 26
Red Umbrella Farm Stand to host Christmas in July event. The Red Umbrella Farm Stand will host its first Christmas in July event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 6360 Avon Lake Road in Chatham Township. Event parking is at the nearby Chatham Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Hall.
Wadsworth destination playground nears halfway point of construction
WADSWORTH — Wadsworth’s new destination playground at Memorial Park is nearing the halfway point of its construction phase. The playground phase, an early part of the larger Memorial Park improvement project, began in late April after the demolition of the Kaleidoscope playground. Wadsworth Interim Service Director Matt Hiscock said the playground completion date may be sooner than expected.
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.28 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 12 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.61 on Jan. 8, 2024, and as high as $3.69...
Suburban League football: 5 things to know from media day
CUYAHOGA FALLS — The annual Suburban League Football Media Day featured the usual mixture of serious and funny conversations Thursday at The Natatorium in Cuyahoga Falls. Wadsworth (9-3, 6-0) is the defending SL National Conference champion and Aurora (11-2, 7-0) is the reigning SL American Conference champ. ...
Restaurant not responsible for man’s injury after bone from ‘boneless’ wing got stuck in his throat, Ohio Supreme Court rules
An Ohio restaurant is not responsible for a customer’s injury after a bone was found in an order of boneless wings, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday, affirming the appellate court’s earlier decision.
Holmes Co. pursuit leads to arrest
A Killbuck man was arrested by Holmes County Sheriff’s Deputies following a high speed pursuit this week. The incident occurred Tuesday night with the vehicle entering Coshocton County on County Road 19 in Clark Township. The Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the pursuit. Authorities eventually deployed spike strips and flattened the vehicles tires. An arrest was then made in the village of Warsaw. 19-year old Caleb Johnson now faces charges.
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. ...
Today in Ohio is off again Friday
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Another day without a Today in Ohio podcast. Sorry, listeners. Editor Chris Quinn is still battling COVID. We plan to return Monday, July 29. Meanwhile, you can catch up on past episodes of our daily half-hour news podcast. We have an Apple podcasts channel exclusively for this...
'Half of what we should be:' Drought expands in Ohio as rain totals remain below normal
Ohio is crispy this summer. Of the state's 88 counties, 67 were listed as being affected by abnormally dry conditions when the U.S. Drought Monitor received its weekly update Thursday morning. About half of the Buckeye State's counties are under a D1 Moderate Drought. ...
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.
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...
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