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Ohio-based Big Lots to close dozens of stores, at risk of bankruptcy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Big Lots, the discount retail chain headquartered in central Ohio, is closing dozens of stores this year amid speculation the company will file for bankruptcy. The chain is planning to shutter 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024, according to a filing the company submitted to the U.S. Securities […]
Turning Point Coalition offers TIPS training in August for alcohol vendors
Turning Point Coalition, in partnership with Wayne County Coalitions, is offering TIPS training (Training for Intervention Procedures) at no charge. The training is for businesses and individuals who sell alcohol, including retail alcohol vendors, owners, managers, trainers, sales associates and cashiers. Ohio law holds both the employee and the business responsible for selling to underage or intoxicated individuals.
Wooster Chamber president elected to national chamber executive board
Samira Zimmerly, president, Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, an Alexandria, Virginia-based association of more than 9,000 professionals who work for and with more than 1,300 chambers of commerce. Members of ACCE’s board represent more than...
Seven Hills joins Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District
SEVEN HILLS, Ohio -- City Council recently approved Seven Hills joining the Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District (NEO-AED). The move allows commercial and industrial property owners to participate in the group’s PACE energy special improvement district serving other Cuyahoga County communities. If you purchase a product or register for...
'Cancer can grow': OhioHealth mammography unit screened 1,000 patients during first year
An extra 1,000 women received mammograms in the past year, thanks to OhioHealth's new mobile mammography unit. Those are patients who would have either never received screening or delayed it a few more years, according to Lori Holzworth, imaging manager for OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. "If the lady's got a lump,...
Six most expensive homes sold in North Royalton, July 8-14
A house that sold for $584,900 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in North Royalton in the past week. In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $387,717, or $173 per square foot.
North Olmsted master plan effort includes housing survey
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- Per its charter, North Olmsted is required to adopt a master plan once every decade. To that end, so far this year the city has employed roughly a handful of surveys related to culture, arts, history and quality of life; parks, recreation and green space; and land use and economic development.
Akron Zoo to construct a new hospital
AKRON — The Akron Zoo will construct a new, fully modernized veterinary hospital, providing routine and emergency veterinary care for more than 2,000 resident animals. The hospital is a $11.95 million project and construction is slated to begin in 2025, with a 2026 opening. The Akron Zoo was recently...
Chuck’s Cultured Marble: Where art and science combine
MOGADORE — For over 28 years, Chuck Smith has been working in the cultured marble industry, continuing to hone his craft at Chuck’s Cultured Marble in Mogadore. Smith served as a plant manager at Accent Custom Marble for about nine years and then worked at Akron Cultured Marble Products LLC for five years before purchasing and renaming the business in 2020.
Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation celebrates nursing students
COVENTRY — The Barberton-based Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation (TPHWF) awarded $35,000 to seven nursing students July 9. Members of the Foundation’s board of governors and donors joined the students and their families for a celebratory scholarship luncheon at LaLa’s in the Lakes. Guest speaker Karen...
‘Blatantly Lying’: Nate Silver Throws Down With DNC Chair Over Using Ohio ‘Deadline’ To Accelerate Biden Nomination
Pollster Nate Silver clapped back at Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison Tuesday in a heated exchange over a push by President Joe Biden-aligned Democrats to accelerate his official nomination through a virtual roll call as early as next week. While the honor is usually delivered in person at the party’s August Democratic National […] The post ‘Blatantly Lying’: Nate Silver Throws Down With DNC Chair Over Using Ohio ‘Deadline’ To Accelerate Biden Nomination first appeared on Mediaite.
Baseball: Keystone grad and White Sox draft pick Nathan Archer's talent was evident early on
Keystone graduate Nathan Archer got the call Tuesday afternoon that so many little boys grow up dreaming about. Archer, this year’s Mid-American Conference Player of the Year while playing for Bowling Green and Lorain County’s Mr. Baseball in 2021, was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball Draft.
Council approves legislation, holds public hearing
FAIRLAWN — During the July 15 meeting of Fairlawn City Council, members passed five pieces of legislation, and Councilwoman Tracy Bess-Wilmington (Ward 2) was excused from the proceedings. The first piece established a governmental natural gas aggregation program for residents with opt-out provisions and directed the Summit County Board...
Area children collecting food donations for “Christmas in July”
COPLEY — The children in the Heritage Woods neighborhood are planning their fifth annual Christmas in July food drive to benefit the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. The team will be driving around collecting donations in the Heritage Woods neighborhood July 28 after 1 p.m., with a goal of collecting 3,000 meals.
It runs in the family: Hudson family celebrates third generation of Soap Box Derby racers
Soap Box Derby racing is not just a passion for the Nelmans, a family of four from Hudson, including 14-year-old Colt and 10-year-old Raegan. It's in their blood. Before Colt came onto the track at 11 years old and Raegan at 7, their father Keith Nelman paved the way with their uncle...
Ontario standoff/hostage situation: Lawyer files plea of not guilty by reason of insanity
The attorney for a 32-year-old Perrysville man accused of shooting an Ontario police officer and a woman during a domestic disturbance that turned into a standoff and hostage situation has filed a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Terry Hitchman filed on behalf of Jareth Vance, who faces 42 counts, including four counts of attempted aggravated murder and four counts of attempted murder, for a Feb. 11 incident. ...
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