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Downtown crowd flocks to Rib, White, and Blue’s first day
The air smelled of smoke and barbecued meats at the opening of the annual Rib, White, and Blue Festival, which kicked off in downtown Akron today. The sky was cloudy, but the rain held off until late afternoon, making for a busy Wednesday lunch crowd at the festival. Many of the rib vendors had lines several people deep, and more attendees sat at tables spread along South Main Street, eating ribs, pulled pork, brisket and a smorgasbord of side dishes, including macaroni and cheese, collard greens and roasted corn on the cob.
Kent Heritage Festival returns for 29th year on Saturday with music, activities
The Kent Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 29th Annual Kent Heritage Festival, which will be in downtown Kent Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. “The festival has grown immensely this year getting closer to its former size with a focus on small businesses and family activities after being smaller in scope and size over the past few years due to the pandemic," said Dennis Campbell, executive director of the...
Softball, rides, midway games, food - Orrville has it all, ending Saturday with big booms
The Orrville Fourth of July Festival is reaching a milestone this week with its 40th annual Fire in the Sky celebration and the 20th ASA Girls 14U softball tournament. The five-day festival began Tuesday with the Independence Day parade. More than 200 units gathered at 5 p.m. at the Orrville...
Adena Health does not meet standards of top healthcare accreditation group
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) — A hospital system in Chillicothe that was the subject of several reports by NBC4 Investigates, has been notified that it does not meet the standards of a top healthcare accreditation organization. The National Committee for Quality Assurance has denied Adena Health’s accreditation in credentialing. NCQA is a non-profit organization that bills […]
Cleveland to relocate West Side health center to make way for affordable housing
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland Department of Public Health is looking to relocate its West Side health center and replace it with affordable housing. City officials announced their plans on Tuesday for the Thomas F. McCafferty Health Center, located in the Ohio City neighborhood. If you purchase a product...
Cleveland Guardians may have another gem in Austin Peterson
Cleveland Guardians minor league pitcher Austin Peterson is not someone even most hardcore baseball fans would recognize. Peterson was not on any top prospect lists for the Guardians. He was a ninth round selection in the 2022 MLB Draft, receiving a $125,000 signing bonus. In an era where teams look for pitchers that can light up a radar gun, Peterson threw a fastball in the low 90s and succeeded by pounding the strike zone. He was easy to overlook.
Bob Tasca III Delivers Another Win For Ford Performance
NHRA drag racer Bob Tasca III has enjoyed his fair share of success behind the wheel of his Ford Mustang funny car over the years, racking up a bunch of wins while also setting a record for the fastest pass in drag racing history for a wheel-driven dragster with a scorching 341.68 mile-per-hour run during Q4 of the non-NHRA sanctioned PRO Superstar Shootout in Florida last year. That success hadn’t really continued into the 2024 season thus far, but Bob Tasca III did manage to deliver a win for Ford Performance this past weekend.
PETA Goes After NFL Team After Death of Mascot
News came out earlier this week that the Cleveland Browns mascot, Swagger Jr. had passed away. He was 5 years old. This prompted a statement by PETA executive vice president Tracy Reiman, per TMZ Sports. "Generations of breeding for a certain look have left bullmastiffs prone to hip dysplasia, ...
Cleveland Clinic launches new RPM and tele-ICU initiative with Masimo
Cleveland Clinic is working with Masimo on a new partnership focused on hospital-based remote patient monitoring and virtual critical care. The work will include the integration of Cleveland Clinic's critical care and non-critical care central patient monitoring platforms with Masimo's Hospital Automation platform, according to the company, in an effort to provide tools for clinicians that offer "enhanced situational awareness and clinical decision support for hospitalized patients, including the critically ill."
Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital Receives $1 Million State Grant to Support $7 Million Upgrade in Cancer Services
DOVER, Ohio — Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital is set to invest $7 million in its radiation oncology services, marking a major enhancement in cancer care for the Tuscarawas Valley. The Ohio General Assembly has demonstrated its support for the project by approving $1 million for the upgrade. The project,...
How to avoid future East Palestines
The agency investigating last year’s 38-car train derailment and fire near East Palestine, Ohio, has begun teasing out its findings, with the final report coming later in July. The National Transportation Safety Board found plenty of blame to go around in the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment of a Norfolk...
Burrards Down Bellies To Tighten WLA Standings
The Maple Ridge Burrards tightened up the WLA standings with a 10-6 win over the New Westminster Salmonbeillies on Thursday night. The win pulls the Burrards into a tie for second place with the Salmonbellies with five wins a piece. However, New Westminster has a game in hand. Brandon Humphrey...
Sewickley Heights Golf Club's 17th hole demands shows its teeth at more than 600 yards
BELL ACRES, Pa. (KDKA) -- Sewickley Heights Golf Club is the home of multiple Par 5 holes that stretch longer than 600 yards, and the 17th hole is among the best in our area.The 17th stretches 603 yards with a large water hazard coming into play. Head Golf Professional Steve Hopley showed KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani his ideal approach, hitting a driver, but staying short of more water that can come into play. A good drive can leave you in a position to try and reach the green in two shots, but that presents a daunting challenge. "280 yards into the wind, it's a...
Wellsburg wraps up Independence Week with parade and fireworks finale
BROOKE COUNTY, WV — A week-long celebration of America's independence came to a close in Wellsburg on Thursday night with a parade and fireworks. Throughout the week, residents had the chance to participate in cornhole and fishing tournaments as well as a bike decorating contest. Thursday night's parade route...
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