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LGBTQ community sounds alarm bells over Vance
LGBTQ Americans and advocacy groups are sounding alarm bells over the selection of Sen. JD Vance as former President Trump’s running mate. In addition to a history of anti-LGBTQ statements, the Ohio Republican is the primary sponsor of at least two pieces of federal legislation threatening to sharply roll back transgender rights, including one proposal…
Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff
The Ohio retired teachers’ pension board has approved millions of dollars in bonuses for their investment staff less than a month after grandstanding by eliminating the additional compensation to make a group of educators happy. The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of […] The post Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Valley City Frog Jump attracts thousands to Medina County for 63rd annual celebration 🐸
Thousands of frog fanatics descended on the small community of Valley City's Mill Stream Park Sunday to watch frogs do what they do best, with lots of encouragement from their handlers of course. When observing those just entering the fenced-in jumping ring, it was clear that there were various reasons as to why...
CCPL Orange branch to host health event Aug. 1
The Cuyahoga County Public Library will host a family event “Winning the Gold Metal of Better Health: Heinen’s Club FX Food for Health” at 6:00 p.m. on Aug. 1 at its Orange branch at 31975 Chagrin Blvd. in Pepper Pike. A wellness consultant from Heinen’s will discuss...
Running events are taking place all across Stark County. Here's when to lace up.
For those looking to lace up their running shoes, there are many opportunities to push yourself in a timed racing event around the Canton area. According to the website Statista, 48.31 million people participated in running or jogging last year. That's about 14% of the U.S. population. ...
Seniors & Caregivers Expo with Food Trucks Set for Friday, August 2
The Macedonia Senior Center will host a Seniors & Caregivers Expo on Friday, August 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at City Hall. Discover a wide range of resources, services, and products designed to enhance the well-being and quality of life for older adults and those who care for them. Leave with a swag bag full of resources, enter to win raffle prizes, and grab lunch at one of the food trucks.
Grand jury indicts 18-year-old for allegedly causing deadly crash during chase with Euclid police
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Cuyahoga County Grand Jury has indicted an 18-year-old Cleveland boy in connection with a Euclid police chase which ended in the death of an innocent bystander. Tyron Griffin was 17 at the time. Griffin was indicted on the charges of murder, aggravated vehicular homicide, felonious...
Haven’t received your new home valuation yet? Here’s what to do
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cuyahoga residents who have not yet received a letter about changes in their property value should contact the county for a copy. The county has been mailing out the new appraisal letters over the last two weeks, showing home values increasing an average 32%. Residents were being instructed to use the new and old valuation figures to estimate changes to their property tax bills next year.
See all homes sold in Geauga County, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Geauga County reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 17 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,184-square-foot home on Messenger Road in Auburn Township that sold for $415,000.
Aultman Hospital no longer 'in network' for Humana Medicare Advantage
Aultman and Humana had been negotiating since the start of the year. The change affects Humana's Medicare Advantage patients. Hospitals nationwide have been reporting similar problems with Medicare Advantage insurers. Thousands of patients insured through Humana's Medicare Advantage plans are no longer "in network" at Aultman hospitals. Adam Luntz, senior...
Kids Empire plans new children’s entertainment center at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – Kids Empire, a chain of elaborate playgrounds and party centers for children, intends to open a new location in SouthPark Mall. The Strongsville Planning Commission approved the site plan July 11. The commission also approved a conditional-use permit because “indoor playgrounds” and “amusement facilities” are allowed in SouthPark only on a case-by-case basis, under an ordinance City Council passed earlier this year.
Youth accused of fatal crash while fleeing in stolen car is indicted on murder charge
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Cleveland youth accused of causing a fatal crash while fleeing from police in a stolen car has been indicted in adult court. Tyron Griffin, who is now 18, is charged with the murder of Michelle Wall, a 44-year-old Cleveland mother, on St. Patrick’s Day. He was 17 and didn’t have a driver’s license when he crashed into Wall’s car following a police chase between Euclid and Cleveland, authorities say.
Complaint filed against Case Western Reserve University for alleged Palestinian discrimination
The Cleveland and Northern Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has filed a civil rights complaint against Case Western Reserve University, accusing the school of discriminating against Palestinian students and their supporters. The complaint urges the U.S. Department of Education to investigate the university based on alleged...
University Hospitals’ Urgent Care increases visits with new Solon facility
As part of University Hospitals’ urgent care plan, the hospital system, in partnership with WellStreet, a retail health care company offering urgent care development to health systems, recently opened a new Urgent Care at 6140 SOM Center Road in Solon. The urgent care plan developed as a way for...
Chagrin Falls High School Football Team holding annual car wash fundraiser this Sunday
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio -- If your car has several “wash me’s” written all over its exterior, it may be time for the Chagrin Falls High School Football Team to wet, wash, and dry your ride. At the downtown Chagrin Falls BP Gas Station (20 E. Washington St....
U.S. News lists CWRU among ‘tier 1’ medical schools
Case Western Reserve one of 16 best medical schools for research. Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is among the country’s top medical schools for research, according to the annual listing from U.S. News & World Report. For its 2025 ratings, the publication drastically adjusted its methodology—forgoing its typical numerical rankings in favor of four “tiers” of schools.
North Coast Lions Club plans Bowling for the Blind Fundraiser
North Coast Lions Club will be holding the Bowling for the Blind Fundraiser from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Sept. 8 at Wickliffe Lanes, 30315 Euclid Ave. Cost is $30 per person and includes shoe rental, food and three raffle tickets, according to a news release. Extra raffle tickets may be purchased for prizes.
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