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After listening to residents at town hall, Beachwood likely to schedule same-gender swim sessions at aquatic center
BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- After meeting with residents who favor same-gender swim times at the Beachwood Family Aquatic Center, the city is likely to schedule this summer one all-female and one all-male swim session, and make plans for regularly scheduled same-gender sessions in 2025. Mayor Justin Berns and Community Services Director...
Bedford summer concert series returns with lineup of live music, new band each week
BEDFORD, Ohio — The City of Bedford and its Parks and Recreation Department recently announced the schedule and music groups for its 2024 Summer Concert Series events. Scheduled to kick off on June 12 and run through August 21, this year’s concert series will feature performances every other Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bedford Commons, weather permitting.
Owner of Willowick’s Shoregate Towers waives jury trial, wants to plea
LAKE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The owner of Shoregate Towers in Willowick waived his right to a jury trial and wants to schedule a change of plea hearing, according to court documents. Lemma Getachew’s request was filed on June 21 in Willoughby Municipal Court. According to the motion, Getachew...
RTA W. 117 rapid station will close indefinitely for repairs
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has announced that the W. 117 — Madison Red Line rapid station will close July 17 "until further notice" for significant rehabilitation work. Why it matters: All other Red Line stations will remain in service, but riders who use the west side...
Cities in Northeast Ohio explain fireworks ban ahead of July 4th
MENTOR, Ohio (WOIO) - Independence Day is typically marked by grilling out, parades, and fireworks to close out the day. And while state legislation has legalized fireworks, many cities across Ohio have banned the holiday commodity. “Kids get ahold of fireworks or people who are inexperienced in handling fireworks. Really,...
These 10 cities have the most ‘clueless cooks’ in the US (sorry, Ohio)
When it comes to putting food to flame, certain regions are a few blades short of a Cuisinart. One city in Ohio has the highest rate of culinary illiteracy in the country — and the Buckeye State got burned overall. The 10 cities with the highest numbers of “clueless cooks” in the US have been revealed, and Cleveland tops the list, according to “Clueless Cooks: The 2024 Report” from Indiana wholesaler Meats by Linz. With a population of slightly more than 351,000, Cleveland logged a staggering 10,258 Google searches related to rudimentary kitchen skills. In fact, the seventh-largest state is home...
Fourth of July: Bedford and Bedford Heights celebrate American independence with 39th annual parade
BEDFORD, Ohio — Bedford and Bedford Heights celebrated the Fourth of July on Thursday by hosting their 39th annual Independence Day parade. The parade, also representing Oakwood and Walton Hills, began at 10 a.m. at Columbus and Washington Street and stretched on for about 2.5 miles, concluding at Bedford Heights City Hall on Perkins Road. Despite the high temperatures and humidity, spectators came prepared with umbrellas, fans, and water to stave off the heat.
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