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Neuenschwander family turns over reins of Kidron Electric to Smithville resident
Kidron Electric was founded in 1938 by Paul Neuenschwander. Kidron Electric has new ownership and is under new management. Chad Beery purchased the company from Art Neuenschwander in a deal that closed in the spring. The Neuenschwander family started the business nearly 85 years ago, and Art will continue to be involved in projects for the foreseeable future.
Despite uphill battle, Ohio Democrats again try to repeal the state’s gay-marriage ban
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Even as the Republican-led Ohio General Assembly moves ahead with legislation restricting transgender access to public bathrooms, some Democratic lawmakers are again trying to change state law to recognize same-sex marriages. Gay couples have been allowed to marry in Ohio and other states since 2015, when...
Ohio homeless advocates don’t expect crackdowns after U.S. Supreme Court decision
WASHINGTON, D. C. - A U.S. Supreme Court decision Friday upholding local laws that make it illegal for homeless people to camp and sleep on public property is unlikely to trigger a crackdown on homeless encampments in Ohio, state advocates for the homeless say. Ohio advocates for the homeless were...
Progressives file lawsuit challenging GOP-passed ban on contributions from noncitizens
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Several progressive advocacy organizations filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging a new Ohio law that prohibits lawful permanent residents, visa-holders and others from contributing to statewide ballot issue campaigns. The plaintiffs – the Ohio Progressive Asian Women’s Leadership, Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless, and foreign...
Medicare 101 virtual program at Parma-Powers library July 2
The Parma-Powers branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library will host a virtual program via Zoom on the basics of Medicare from 2 to 3 p.m. July 2. A representative from the Ohio Department of Insurance will be present to discuss the basics of Medicare. Registration is required for this...
Medina County college students earn accolades and degrees
MEDINA, Ohio -- Here is the latest news about college students from Medina County. John Carroll University: John Carroll University’s College of Arts & Sciences presented academic awards to more than 250 students during the 2023-2024 academic year. Local students awarded are Kimberly Blake, Wilson Ha, Allison Horner, Amanda...
Get healthy this summer with Medina County Parks
MEDINA, Ohio -- The recent excessive heat has diminished and it’s time to venture out into the Medina County Parks for a bit of exercise and a dose of nature. The district’s staff is offering a variety of exercise options at several different parks:. Slo Rolls with Bike...
Medina County Park District volunteers tour future Chippewa Lake Park sites
MEDINA, Ohio -- If working in the parks and enjoying their multitude of activities and opportunities isn’t enough to lure and reward volunteers, the Medina County Park District offers social and educational outings as a thank-you for their hard work. On June 13, a group of volunteers boarded a...
Baseball, beer, ballet and 18 more things to do this weekend in Northeast Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In Northeast Ohio, we need to play outside as much as we can when the weather is beautiful. This week’s list of activities includes many opportunities to do just that. Think baseball, beer, ballet and so much more. And that’s when you’re not celebrating July 4...
Illinois cold case finally solved nearly 50 years later
MORRIS, Ill. (CBS) – A woman found murdered on the side of a rural road about 50 miles southwest of Chicago in 1976 has been identified, officials announced Thursday.The woman found dead in Grundy County had been nameless. Officials identified her on Thursday as JoAnne "Vicki" Smith, who was only 20 years old when she died.Detectives said the woman's DNA led them to surviving relatives. Earlier this year, a DNA match led authorities to identify the body as Smith's.For nearly 50 years, her family has wondered what happened to their loved one, who vanished from their home in Ohio in...
Local sweet treat favorite receives statewide recognition landing spot on Ohio’s Ice Cream Trail
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — One Belmont County business has received some sweet statewide recognition. Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream in St. Clairsville has received a spot on the map of Ohio’s Ice Cream Trail. To be on the trail, you must make the ice cream on site–which they do– and you must be nominated for […]
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