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Ohio: Ranked Among Worst U.S. States In Latest U.S. News & World Report
Ohio Is The 15th Lowest Ranked State According To A New Study. A new list ranking American states is circulating, but Ohioans may not want to look at it. If you’re not one of those people, keep scrolling to see the entire list. A list by the U.S. News...
Regional planning approves rezoning of Berlin Township parcels
MOUNT VERNON — Regional Planning Commission members recently voted to rezone two Berlin Township parcels from Commercial (C-1) to single-family residential (R-1). Parcels 0100259.001 and 0100259.003 are located at 19418 Old Mansfield Road. Knox Marine anticipated expanding its business to the parcels, the site of a now-vacant kennel. However,...
Waves of History – Back to School
Waves of History with Dover First Moravian Pastor John Wallace returns to WJER! Tune in for this hour-long program that combines American History, culture, and popular music. This time around, Pastor Wallace’s topic is “Back to School!” The program is presented with limited commercial interruption by our local Wendy’s restaurants. “Waves of History” can be heard on 100.9 FM, AM 1450, and online at WJER.com at the following times:
Four of Ohio’s Appalachian counties distressed
(The Center Square) – Four of Ohio’s 32 Appalachian counties are considered distressed in fiscal year 2025, the same as the previous year. However, the number of at-risk counties fell by one. A distressed county is among the 10% most economically distressed in the nation, as determined by the Appalachian Regional Commission. Mahoning County, considered at risk in 2024, is not considered a transitional county. ...
Dover, New Phila among districts returning to class Wednesday
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY (WJER) (Aug. 21, 2024) – Today is back to school day for many of the students in the area. New Philadelphia Superintendent Amy Wentworth says they have about 50 staff members new to the district to welcome back the kids there today. “It will be exciting to...
Oil City Man Charged for Allegedly Fleeing Police on Motorcycle in Sugarcreek Borough Area
SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Police have charged a local man who allegedly fled officers on a motorcycle in Sugarcreek Borough. According to a report released on Wednesday, August 21, Sugarcreek Borough Police noted a motorcycle traveling south on Allegheny Boulevard, in Franklin, Venango County, around 3:17 p.m. on June 21, that was acting in a “suspicious manner.”
5 things to do in NEO: Nightlight shows ‘DÌDI,’ cartooning workshop and more
The Nightlight’s feature film of the week, “DÌDI,” won an audience award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Oscar-nominated Sean Wang, the film follows the life of an Asian-American boy as he goes through his teenage years. This coming-of-age film is onscreen through Aug. 29 in Akron.
Bobby George threatens lawsuit against Cleveland in response to criminal charges
Lawyers for Bobby George, the Cleveland-area businessman currently facing several felony charges in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, have sent Cleveland an evidence preservation letter, indicating plans for a possible lawsuit against the city. Bobby and his father Tony own several business ventures in Northeast Ohio and elsewhere. On...
Brinks truck driver shot on Cleveland’s East side during robbery attempt
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Brinks truck driver was shot in Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood Wednesday afternoon. The shooting happened around 1:25 p.m. outside the Huntington Bank at East 105th and St. Clair Avenue. Police said they were alerted about the shooting by the Shotspotter system in the area and...
HBO 'Gilded Age' star and Mount Union alum Carrie Coon coming to Canton and Massillon
CANTON − A television star with connections to Stark County is coming to the Canton Palace Theatre for a special event. Award-winning actress Carrie Coon of the hit HBO series "The Gilded Age" will appear on Sept. 8 at the Palace Theatre. Coon is a Northeast Ohio native and graduate the University of...
Columbus & Delmar Distributing Co. purchasing The House of LaRose
Columbus & Delmar Distributing Co. is acquiring Northeast Ohio-based beer and beverage distributor The House of LaRose. Terms of the deal, which is subject to supplier approvals, were not disclosed. ...
In split decision, state of Ohio denies parole for man who pleaded guilty to 1993 murder of Akron mother
AKRON, Ohio — In a sharply divided vote, the Ohio Parole Board has chosen to deny parole for a man convicted of murdering an Akron mother more than three decades ago. Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced Wednesday that the state had decided to keep Deonmond Gethers, 49, in prison for at least the next three years. Kolkovich's office took part in Tuesday's hearing before the full board, where representatives "voiced concerns about the risk to the community and the impact this crime had on the victim’s family."
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