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Rent prices in three Ohio cities have exploded since last year. Renters now have to pay more than ever.
Ohio – Ohio becomes a major hotspot with Cleveland leading the way as rent rates keep rising around the United States. Recent Zillow data shows that the average rent price across the country rose 3.5% from last year, to $2,054. With a median rent of $1,300, which reflects a $100 increase from the year before, Ohio offers a more affordable scenario still much below the national norm.
City of Wooster says chip seal layer will soon be applied to Oak Hill Road
The city of Wooster says a chip seal layer will soon be applied to Oak Hill Road, between Western Drive and West Wayne Avenue. This chip seal layer, which is a necessary part of the process, will be in place for one to two weeks before the final asphalt layer is applied.
Ashland County Community Foundation presents 300 scholarships totalling $491,000
Ashland County Community Foundation awarded 300 scholarships totaling $491,252 to students across the region. This was a record year for the foundation’s scholarship program, with the largest number of scholarships awarded to date. “We congratulate each of this year’s scholarship recipients, and we extend our sincere thanks to the...
Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival celebrates 50 years: Performances to see
Akron has plenty to be proud of as it celebrates its 50-year legacy of presenting free professional dance performances in city parks this summer, starting July 26 at Forest Lodge Park in West Akron. Here's the rundown for three weekends of dance performances in the parks. Ohio Contemporary Ballet. Ohio...
Wanted woman with drugs passes out in car: Berea Police Blotter
Arrest warrant served, possession of drugs & drug paraphernalia: West Bagley Road. A wanted Parma woman was arrested at about 8:30 a.m. July 10 after she passed out in a car parked outside CVS Pharmacy, 212 W. Bagley. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Carnation Festival kicks off 2024 events with 'Royal Afternoon'
Youngsters in the Alliance area can get their chance to dress and act like royalty on Sunday at Glamorgan Castle. The first event of the 2024 Greater Alliance Carnation Festival – A Royal Afternoon at the Castle – will run 3 to 5 p.m. at Glamorgan Castle. ...
Ohio gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.28 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 16 cents since...
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.
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