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All-Daily Record 2023-24: Player of the Year Sammy Detweiler headlines boys hoops team
It was the season of the usual suspects in boys basketball in 2023-24. Hiland played at the state tournament for the third straight season, with Nick Wigton's double-OT buzzer beater in the Division IV state semifinals going down as one of the area's biggest shots ever. Not Done Yet: Hiland stuns...
This Quirky Little Michigan Highway Ends At an Off-Ramp Just 4000 Feet Into Ohio
US Highways are generally intended to be long cross-country, multi-state travel. Take some of the routes that pass through Michigan - US 31 travels from Mackinaw City to Mobile, Alabama. US 41 runs from Copper Harbor to Miami while US 23 runs from the Straits of Mackinac to Jacksonville. The...
Vintage Ohio boosts VIP area for annual 2-day event
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The 29th Vintage Ohio is coming up, and the annual two-day wine festival aims to highlight the state’s wide range of varietals through a beefed-up VIP area. Donniella Winchell, executive director at Ohio Wine Producers Association, calls it “a focal point” for the fest....
How Scholars Spend Summer at APS
Akron Public Schools has a history of providing enriching summer programs to its scholars. These offerings come in all shapes and sizes for a good, universal fit that gives scholars a variety of activities from which to choose. Most everything is free, and aside from the mandatory summer programs to help them catch up on academics, APS Summer Experience often gives kids a look into activities they may never have explored.
Left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd makes positive rehab debut for Double-A Akron
CLEVELAND — Matthew Boyd took a positive step to returning to the major league mound Sunday in a minor league rehab outing for Double-A Akron. The 33-year-old left-hander tossed four innings in a 2-1 win over Richmond at Canal Park, allowing a run on four hits while striking out five without a walk.
RESULTS: 2024 NOPGA Mid-Summer Pro-Pro Shamble
DJ Holub + Sean McGuire from the Pepper Pike Club won the Northern Ohio PGA’s Mid-Summer Pro-Pro at Barrington Golf Club in Aurora. The duo made three eagles on three of the four par fives in addition to seven birdies, firing 13-under par to win by two shots over Mike + Steve Stone.
Passenger grabs steering wheel, causing crash on I-271
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio -- After a two-car crash in the Interstate 271 southbound lanes July 13, the driver of the at-fault vehicle said his passenger had grabbed the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to swerve into the next lane and strike the other vehicle. He said he did not know...
The Heartbeat of Our Neighborhoods
“Schools are the heartbeat of any community. They are not just places where children learn; they are hubs of activity, centers of community engagement and pillars of neighborhood stability. When schools thrive, communities thrive. They attract families, foster local pride and contribute to the overall quality of life.“ ~ Supt. Dr. Michael Robinson.
Powerball numbers for Monday, July 22, 2024; jackpot $102 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Monday, July 22, 2024, winning numbers have been selected for a Powerball jackpot estimated at $102 million. The numbers are 31-36-56-58-69 Powerball 20 Power Play 2x. The Classic Lotto numbers are 12-17-22-25-39-43 Kicker 074916. The jackpot is $13.3 million for the drawing on Wednesday, July...
Ohioans with disabilities can receive less than minimum wage. Will that change?
The idea seems simple: Ohio workers should earn at least minimum wage − even if they have disabilities. But in practice, the debate over whether individuals with disabilities should earn minimum wage has been far more controversial and complex. As of mid-2023, about 44,434 people with disabilities nationwide earned less than minimum wage, according to federal labor statistics.
Akron traffic stop turns into attempted flee, firearms found on passengers
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police took four suspects into custody Monday after a traffic stop turned into an attempt to flee. Police say they saw a vehicle almost cause a crash at 13th Street and Silvercrest Avenue around 12:20 a.m. Officers initiated a traffic stop, police day, during which...
Akron police, SWAT standoff ends in arrest
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - An Akron man was arrested early Saturday morning following an hours-long standoff that involved a SWAT team. Akron police say officers responded to Akron City Hospital around 2:30 a.m. Saturday for a report of an assault. Officers say the 49-year-old woman told them her 39-year-old boyfriend...
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