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Solon, Cleveland Metroparks trail eyes ‘26 completion date
The city of Solon in partnership with Cleveland Metroparks is working to develop a new trail starting from SOM Center Road and traveling through Solon and Chagrin Falls. Construction on the trail, 2 miles of which sits in Solon, has started and should be completed in 2026, Sean McDermott, chief planning and design officer at Cleveland Metroparks, told the Cleveland Jewish News.
Cleveland Browns celebrate a weekend of flag football
As a group of nearly 200 girls took off their gloves and loosened up their cleats on their way to the bleachers at Massillon High, coach Karen Battle smiled when asked about the inaugural Ohio Girls High School Flag Football Camp hosted by the NFL, in addition to both the Browns and Bengals.
LeBron James to be USA flag-bearer at 2024 Paris Olympics: 'It's an incredible honor for a kid from Akron'
Former St. Vincent-St. Mary star and three-time Ohio Mr. Basketball Award winner LeBron James will be the first male basketball player to carry the flag of the United States of America at the opening ceremonies of an Olympics
'There are people who care about you': Mobile shower facility launches in Akron
AKRON, Ohio — Across the street from the First Congregational Church of Akron, on Monday, something wonderful happened. After months and months of planning and building, the Shower Bus was launched. It was born from an idea by Rob Ford, founder of nonprofit, Forever R Children. Then, thanks to...
FedEx employee dies after falling out of truck on interstate
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A 20-year-old FedEx worker was killed in a tragic accident when he fell out of his vehicle on an Ohio roadway. According to Pepper Pike police, the accident happened on the morning of July 14 on Interstate 271. The FedEx truck was traveling...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell Shows Up To Root On Louisville TBT Entry
And why not? Mitchell is a former member of the Cardinals and is now locked in after signing a three-year, maximum contract extension with the Cavaliers. “Going to see the fellas Lock in tonight!!!” Mitchell tweeted in support of “The Ville.”. Mitchell played for Louisville in the 206-17...
Sections of Gary Avenue in Girard experiencing little to no water pressure due to water break
Sections of Gary Avenue in Girard are experiencing little to no water pressure due to a water break in the area. According to the Girard Police Department, the 800 and 900 Blocks of Gary Avenue will have little to no water pressure until the water break is repaired. No boil...
When will Kent State University graduate Corey Conners compete in golf at the 2024 Paris Olympics? See the schedule
PARIS, France — Corey Conners, a golfer representing Team Canada in the 2024 Paris Olympics, has a connection to Northeast Ohio as he attended Kent State University where he competed collegiately from 2010 to 2014. His bio from Team Canada says he won the MAC Championship and placed fourth...
4-Run Eighth Inning Lifts Baysox Over Rubber Ducks
The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, used a four-run eighth inning to defeat the Akron RubberDucks, the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, in a 6-5 win from Canal Park on Tuesday afternoon. After neither side scored in the first four innings, Ryan Higgins broke the...
Joseph S. Pratt, Boardman, Ohio
BOARDMAN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes)— Joseph S. Pratt, 68, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born November 16, 1955,¬¬¬ in Weymouth, Massachusetts, the son of the late Joseph A. and Helen T. Kalwicz Pratt. Joseph was a 1974 graduate of Rockland High School in Massachusetts, where...
Farmers National: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
CANFIELD, Ohio (AP) — CANFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Farmers National Banc Corp. (FMNB) on Wednesday reported net income of $11.8 million in its second quarter. The Canfield, Ohio-based bank said it had earnings of 31 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 33 cents per share.
When we can expect to get the most rain this week
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Rain moves out for the night after an evening of scattered thunderstorms. One thunderstorm brought downed power lines and tree branches to Highland Heights. Drier overnight but warm and muggy. Temperatures will mostly be in the 70s and upper 60s. Dry start to the day. A...
Fuel Cleveland Celebrates Motorcycle Culture for Three Days
Sat 7/27 @ 10AM-7PM Sun 7/28 @ 10AM-4PM, 8PM-last call. Are you one of those who loves to take to the road with the wind blowing in your face as you cruise the streets and highways of northeast Ohio and beyond?. You’ll want to make a full weekend of it...
A celebration of love and legacy
Last weekend, I had the immense joy of attend ing my little brother’s wedding in Canal Fulton, Ohio. It was a day filled with love, laughter and a few tears mostly from my father, who performed the ceremony. Watching my niece, Winnie, be the perfect flower girl was a highlight that brought smiles to everyone’s faces. The setting was picturesque, a beautiful testament to the love that brought everyone together. My dad, Mark Martin, officiated with a heart full of emotion. What made this ceremony even more special were the vows. My brother chose to use the same vows that my parents did in 1984. They were the vows in my wed-ding as well as my sister’s. It was a touching tribute to the enduring love and commitment our parents have modeled for us. Hearing those words again, echoing through the years, brought back a flood of memories and reinforced the foundation of faith and love upon which our family is built. Adding to the significance of the day, my brother got married on our parents’ 40th wedding anni-versary. It was a beautiful way to honor them and their journey together. Our parents have always been the epitome of a Godly marriage, their relationship grounded in mutual respect, unwavering faith and unconditional love. They have set a powerful example for my siblings and me, demonstrating what it means to love and cherish one another through all of life’s ups and downs. As I witnessed my brother marry his new bride, I couldn’t help but reflect on the legacy of love and faith that my parents have created. Their marriage is a beacon of hope and stability, a testament to the beauty of a lifelong commitment grounded in Godly principles. It’s a legacy that my siblings and I carry forward in our own marriages, striving to emulate the love and dedication our parents have shown us. The wedding was more than just a celebration of the bride and groom; it was a celebration of family, faith and the enduring power of love. In a world that often feels uncertain, it’s these moments of love and connection that remind us of what truly matters. My parents have given us a precious gift the example of a Godly marriage. Their love story, spanning 40 years and counting, is a testament to the power of faith, love and commitment. It’s a story that continues to inspire us all, and one that we will carry with us as we build our own families and futures.
Emma Marie Burin, Warren, Ohio
WARREN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Emma Marie Burin, 93, of Warren, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. She was born September 22, 1930, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Berish) Timko. Emma graduated from Warren G. Harding High School.
'Twisters' adds thrills for moviegoers with 4DX and D-BOX experience
A summer blockbuster is bringing extreme storms to moviegoers in more ways than one. "Twisters," the sequel to the 1996 film "Twister," entered theaters on July 19 and brought in around $81 million domestically in its opening weekend. The performance surpasses its predecessor, which reeled in around $41 million at its debut. The film, which stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell as storm chasers, currently has a 77% score on Rotten Tomatoes. ...
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