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Cleveland police investigate double fatal shooting in city’s Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Police are investigating after two men were killed Friday in a shooting in the city’s Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified the men as Deshawn Ford, 35, of Brook Park, and Darrian Bruster, 30, of Cleveland. If you purchase a product or register...
Nestle’s Solon facility changing the way people eat
Solon is home to Nestle USA’s meals division, pizza and snacking division and Nestle Professional Solutions at 30003 Bainbridge Road. The company – gthe city’s second largest with 2,398 employees as of 2023 according to the city – has a vision to become sustainable by 2050 and “leave the world better than we found it.”
Bluecoats Keep Its Winning Streak Alive
The Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps secured first place out of 21 corps at the DCI Southwestern Championship last night. The corps now prepares for its next major competition in Murfreesboro, TN. The corps will use the upcoming days to focus on rehearsals and to fine-tune its performance before the event.
Pool project at Wooster High on schedule
A major pool renovation project at Wooster High School in the Gault Recreation Center is expected to be completed in early August. Wooster said that the greatest priority was to replace the HVAC system to regulate and move air to provide thermal comfort and maintain indoor air quality, The project kicked off in early June. There were multiple phases to the pool renovation project.
Meet and greet event involving Wooster PD is set
The Wooster Police Department is having a 5-0 Cookout next month. The event Saturday August 3rd is simply a way for the public to meet and get to know the officers. It will be held at Bowman Beverage from 11 to 1 that day. Hot dogs, chips and refreshments will be served.
Women-owned cannabis company in Cleveland overcomes challenges
CLEVELAND — The first Black women-owned cannabis company to achieve 100% vertical integration is right here in Cleveland. Seven years ago, Ariane Kirkpatrick entered into an industry few women have chosen -- cannabis. "We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being black and...
Olmsted Falls High School receives state grant promoting local agriculture
OLMSTED FALLS, Ohio -- Olmsted Falls High School was recently awarded a $39,988 Grow Ohio Grant. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce funds are tied to the school’s urban agricultural and stability class, which makes its debut this academic year at the Bagley Road school. If you purchase...
Hot Stove baseball: Maniacs best in state and in Grafton after beating Mavericks in Class F final
ALLIANCE — Hunter Dingess gave himself an assist. The Grafton Midview Maniacs starter took it upon himself to give his team some breathing room with a two-run double that led to an eight-run inning and a Hot Stove state championship with a 11-8 win over the Grafton Midview Mavericks in the Class F final at Butler Rodman Park on Sunday afternoon.
What's new at the Mu? Massillon artist featured in new show
The Massillon Museum’s Studio M will exhibit “On Its Head,” paintings by Emily Bartolone, from July 27 through Sept. 8. Her paintings merge figuration with geometric abstraction. A free, public reception for the artist will be 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 17. Highlights ...
The forgotten forfeit: When Cleveland tried to cheat its way to a victory
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Last month the Northeast Ohio sports world revisited 10 Cent Beer Night, the raucous evening at the ballpark that resulted in a forfeit against Cleveland. The 50th anniversary of that ignoble night took folks down memory lane to recall the June 4, 1974, game between Texas and Cleveland that resulted in baseball’s official forfeit score of 9-0.
You can step it up and circle the globe -- right in your own neighborhood
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- An Independence non-profit has helped encourage people to get so active that their total steps would have circled the world nine times. The Health Action Council works with businesses to promote fitness and wellness among their workers through a series of “Step It Up” challenges.
KSU Downtown Gallery continues long history featuring art from the region
First opening in 1997, the KSU Downtown Gallery has operated as a bridge between the city and the university, showcasing the work of local artists downtown for almost three decades. The gallery was formed under a different name and in a different building. It began as Gallery 138, like its...
Fire destroys restaurant, hall on West Side; firefighter injured
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A fire at a restaurant and hall on the West Side rekindled after it was initially controlled, destroying the building and injuring a firefighter. According to the city fire department, the blaze first started in the restaurant, reportedly Gargano’s, located near the intersection of West 25th Street and Marvin Avenue in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood. There were no injuries to people who were in the restaurant.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2024 Stark County Am
Photo gallery from the second round of the 2024 Stark County Amateur Championship at Ohio Prestwick Country Club in Uniontown on Sunday, July 21st. INSTRUCTIONS: Click any thumbnail to launch the photo viewer. Hover your cursor over a photo in the viewer to display arrows to move between photos. Click (x) to exit the current batch after viewing. Then, use the navigation below the thumbnails to see additional photos in this gallery.
Wind and STEM lessons fill student sails on Lake Erie
Waves lapped against the dock as Carter Florence pushed a little sailboat into the water. Before long, he was out on Lake Erie, maneuvering the boat’s jib to catch wind gusts with his fellow classmates Nathan Dodge and Emmet Barley. They’re all students in a sailing summer camp hosted by the Foundry, a Cleveland-based organization that introduces youth to sailing and rowing.
NFL Flag Championships at Pro Football HOF brings new eyes to growing game
Flag football is a growing sport, and for good reason. From the competition it drives to the inclusivity it provides, all around the world flag football is being highlighted more and more.
2024 Stark County Amateur golf tournament final results
Final results from the 2024 Stark County Amateur golf tournament played this past weekend at Ohio Prestwick Country Club. MEN Championship Kyle Buzaki 67-74-141 Shaun Kloetzer 69-74-143 Joshua Clay 72-72-144 Kyle Smith 75-70-145 Dillon Pendergast...
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