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What is a Yondr pouch, and why are schools using them?
TOLEDO, Ohio — With social media usage among children increasing, so too are the numbers of distractions caused by cell phones – especially in the classroom. To combat this, some school districts nationwide are turning to devices such as locking cell phone pouches that aim to curb distractions posed by students having open access to their phones in schools. One such device is made by San Francisco-based Yondr.
Ohio teacher receives Presidential Award for environmental teaching
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, announced the 2024 recipients of the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators and the President’s Environmental Youth Award. In Ohio, Shari Insley from Pine Intermediate School in North Olmstead was awarded...
Aircrafts will be used in Ohio to distribute oral rabies vaccines for wildlife
OHIO — The Ohio Department of Health announced that beginning July, 29 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services, in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and several Ohio local health departments (LHDs) will begin distributing an oral rabies vaccine (ORV) by ground and […]
Meet the Ashland County Sports Hall of Fame's 2024 inductees; program tickets on sale
The Ashland County Sports Hall of Fame class of 2024 will be inducted at 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Ashland UniversityConvocation Center. The inductees are Bobby Castor, Marcus Gordon, Taylor Housewright, Justin Kerr, Shaina Corbin Kidd, Tom Marquette, Matthew Paullin, Dan Priest, Dana Riffel, John Saccomen and Chris Yoder. The trustee achievement award...
I-77 reopens after cement truck accident
RICHFIELD, Ohio (WOIO) I-77 Northbound reopened after a serious crash involving an overturned cement truck. The truck flipped at a construction zone near Exit 144 around 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Richfield police said the road reopened around 12:30 p.m. and the accident remans under investigation. There were no injuries. Motorists are...
10 most expensive homes sold in North Ridgeville, July 15-21
A house that sold for $655,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in North Ridgeville in the past week. In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $315,000. The average price per square foot ended up at $171.
Akron teen charged in February shooting death of Barberton man on South Arlington Street
An Akron teenager is accused in the fatal shooting of 47-year-old Patrick Boegert of Barberton in February on the 1300 block of South Arlington Street. Tyler Bartley, 17, is charged with murder, felony murder and two counts of felonious assault with 3-year firearm specifications, according to court documents. He also faces one count of tampering with evidence. ...
Police report deadly crash in Akron following a Barberton police pursuit
According to officials, a fatal crash occurred as a result of a police chase involving Barberton police and a 53-year-old man in Akron. According to police reports, a motorcyclist led Barberton police on a chase to Akron around 8:15 a.m. on Monday. According to officers, the motorcyclist who crashed in...
McDonald’s abruptly closes location after 40 years as fans find note on door – diners fear another ‘boring gray box’
A RETRO McDonald's has shut down after around 40 years to make way for a renovation, alerting customers with a note on the door. However, fast foodies fear that the new McDonald's will be drab. Customer Ted Talevski shared news of his local McDonald's closure in a Facebook post from...
'That was a little slice of Polish-American culture:' Lorain's long-vacant United Polish Club razed
LORAIN — After generations of weddings, Christmas parties and steak fries, demolition started on the once-bustling United Polish Club. Established in 1913 and running through the early 2000s, the United Polish Club was one of several Polish ethnic clubs in Lorain, said Stephen Bansek, former Lorain clerk of courts and lifetime member.
Browns Announce Unfortunate Nick Chubb News to Begin Camp
It's been a big week for the Cleveland Browns as rookie and veteran players alike have finally reported to CrossCountry Mortgage Campus for training camp. There's an excitement in the air across the fanbase as the Browns head into this year's camp with one of their best rosters to date.
Youngstown man attacked by group using 'AK Style' weapon on city's south side
Police are investigating after a man on Youngstown's south side was reportedly attacked by 12 men - one using an "AK Style" weapon. The incident happened on the 100 Block of East Philadelphia while the victim was returning from a nearby Gas Mart with cigarettes. Around 9:30 p.m., he was...
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.28 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 12 cents since last month. According to the EIA,...
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