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Ohio man to embark on 10,000-mile motorcycle ride for good cause
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio man will soon embark on a 10,000-mile journey he’s completed once before, but previously did not think he’d do again, and it’s all to help veterans. In 2020, Patrick Romeo completed the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. It starts in Florida and ends in Alaska. “I had no intent […]
Chronic absentee rates double in most school districts post-pandemic
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Chronic absenteeism in most Ohio school districts has doubled since before the pandemic, with school officials struggling to find ways to get students back into schools. Marietta City Schools Superintendent Brad Silvus said COVID hurt schools more than many people realize. “Once the pandemic happened,...
Mercy Hospital surgeon performs 'in-house' rescue of employee using Heimlich maneuver
CANTON − There is serendipity and then there is what happened to Jaida Evans. Back on July 9, the young pharmacy tech was on a break in the cafeteria at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital when she suddenly began choking on a piece of steak. "I tried to take a drink of water," she recalled. ...
Republican Ohio lawmakers ponder proposing second redistricting amendment to foil another one they don’t like
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Republicans are considering trying to foil a redistricting reform amendment that recently qualified for the November ballot by putting up a separate redistricting proposal of their own to compete with it, according to a Republican state lawmaker who said she has discussed the plans with legislative leadership.
Tree removal at AMHA complex in Cuyahoga Falls puzzles residents; agency explains reasons
Residents at the Maplewood Gardens in Cuyahoga Falls became curious Monday when workers began cutting down shade trees at the apartment complex. One resident, who asked that her name not be used, said the trees provided shade and an aesthetic appeal to the nine apartment buildings, located near Wyoga Lake and Walsh Jesuit...
New Ohio law to impose tougher penalties on hooning and police chases
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- 90 days from now a new law will be in effect that will crack down on hooning and police chases across Ohio. Representative Phil Plummer and Dayton Fraternal Order of Police President Sgt. Kyle Thomas agree that House Bill 56 was much needed in order to provide harsher penalties to those who lead police chases, and to those who engage in hooning or reckless driving.
Ohio congressional candidate gets 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to felony
PAINESVILLE, Ohio - A Lake County Common Pleas Judge on Thursday sentenced the Democratic congressional candidate challenging incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce of South Russell to 30 days in the Lake County jail after he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of filing a false voter registration. The Lake...
Suburban League football: 5 things to know from media day
CUYAHOGA FALLS — The annual Suburban League Football Media Day featured the usual mixture of serious and funny conversations Thursday at The Natatorium in Cuyahoga Falls. Wadsworth (9-3, 6-0) is the defending SL National Conference champion and Aurora (11-2, 7-0) is the reigning SL American Conference champ. ...
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