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Are there more skunks this year?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Ohio’s Divison of Wildlife says late July is when baby skunks born in the spring start moving around and it seems there are more of them this year. Joe Ferrara with the Division of Wildlife says he doesn’t know for certain if there are...
Flag Football Heightens Female Involvement in the NFL
With the NFL Flag championships underway in Canton, Ohio, the NFL’s more current media coverage has not skimped on representing the event’s importance for young female athletes everywhere. Though the championships include both young male and female divisions, a TikTok post made by the NFL in recent days highlights the significant impact of the championship on young women. The video features 17-year-old Olivia Rijo, a female flag football wide receiver competing in the championships 18 and under female division. She opens the video by addressing young women, stating:
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...
Six Zips Earn IWLCA Academic Honor Roll Accolades
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. - The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association unveiled its 2024 IWLCA Division I Academic Honor Roll and Honor Squads on Wednesday, July 24. The IWLCA named 325 schools across Division I, II, III, and NAIA as IWLCA Academic Honor Squads for the 2023-24 academic year. To be eligible...
T.J. Davies Adds to Marketing Department
T.J. Davies Company, Inc, the industry leading manufacturer of Retention Knobs, announces the addition of Annie Harley in the newly created role of Marketing Coordinator. Harley is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Youngstown State University – she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies – Social Media Track, with a minor in Graphic Design. She will manage all marketing programs for TJ Davies, including social media, literature and advertising development, public relations, email marketing, video production, and other marketing projects that arise.
Cindy Lou (Dye) Cramer, Niles, Ohio
NILES, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Cindy Lou Cramer, 64, entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 18, 2024, at University Hospitals-Cleveland. She was born March 22, 1960, in Barberton, the daughter of Ken Dye and Diane Stone. A graduate of Barberton High School, Cindy was a true success story, working her...
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...
Dinosaur fun! Jurassic Quest experience coming to Canton Memorial Civic Center
Jurassic Quest, an interactive dinosaur-themed experience for children and families, is coming to the Canton Memorial Civic Center on Sept. 20-22. Attractions include dinosaur shows, lifelike dinosaurs, a fossil exhibit, science and art activities, and bounce houses. Tickets cost $22 and $36. CANTON − Kids and families will have an...
On Saturday night, two Ohio Lottery participants won the identical jackpot prize.
Can you imagine winning the Rolling Cash 5 jackpot with odds of just 1 in 575,757? Well, on Saturday night, luck was on the side of not just one, but two Ohio Lottery players who managed to beat those odds and are now set to receive a substantial amount of cash.
Experienced officer joins Warren Police Department
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Warren Police Department has added another experienced officer to its force. Patrolman Kenneth Romo took the oath of office Monday. Romo comes to the department with five years of law enforcement experience. He previously worked for sheriff’s offices in Portage, Ashtabula, and Trumbull Counties and started his law enforcement career at the Hubbard Township Police Department.
West Side News & Notes
GREATER AKRON — Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and her emergency management team recently partnered with Summit County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) to enhance the volunteer organization’s capabilities to assist in an emergency response. The county is now hosting ARES equipment on its radio tower at Summit...
Mark A. Brady
Mark A. Brady, 61, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born January 8, 1963, in Gassaway, WV, to the late Richard G. Brady and Dolores (nee Sampson) Brady-McCumbers. He was a graduate of James A. Garfield High School, belonging to the class of 1981. Mark...
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment (NASDAQ:HOFV) Stock Price Down 4.6%
Shares of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment (NASDAQ:HOFV – Get Free Report) were down 4.6% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The company traded as low as $2.81 and last traded at $2.81. Approximately 24,479 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 24% from the average daily volume of 19,817 shares. The stock had previously closed at $2.95.
Nielsen: WQMX Bounces Back To No. 1 In Akron.
Rubber City Radio WQMX (94.9) takes the market lead in Akron, OH, according to Nielsen Audio’s June 2024 CDM survey. The station’s 12+ AQH share has risen 2.5 points since May 2024, when it ranked fourth, and now stands at 7.5. iHeartMedia “Kat 103.7” KXKT Omaha, NE, edges...
CFD: Child Fire Victim Passes Away in Akron Hospital
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The 11-year-old Canton girl badly injured in a house fire ten days ago has died. The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office says little Harmony Fowler passed away at the Akron Children’s Hospital Burn Institute on Saturday. Canton firefighters pulled her...
Jaysuavemusic and Bobby Luv Reflect on Songwriting Journey
From the heart of Akron, Ohio, a young artist named Juston Vetter, better known as Jaysuavemusic, is making waves in the music industry. His latest move? Joining forces with Bobby Luv of CPT and OHB Music Group, marking a significant step in his already promising career. This isn’t just about dropping beats; it’s about building a legacy that leaves a lasting impact.
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