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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...
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.
Hot Stove baseball: Maniacs beat Mavericks to win battle of Grafton, Class F county championship
WELLINGTON — It took a week to do it but the Maniacs finally proved they’re the best Lorain County Hot Stove team in Class F and in Grafton. Behind the pitching of Brendon Kitts and Hunter Dingess, who combined for 16 strikeouts, the Maniacs defeated the Mavericks, their crosstown foe, 12-2 in six innings in the county championship game in the 13-14 age group Wednesday at Wellington Community Park.
Elyria Council to vote on rezoning for new Good Knights facility
ELYRIA — The donation of land from the city to Good Knights for a new headquarters is nearing fruition, as the rezoning of the property is set to go before City Council next month. On Monday, Council’s Community Development Committee voted to approve a rezoning measure to make the...
Phoenix Theatres' Cory Jacobson, Jordan Hohman on release of 'Twisters', 'Deadpool & Wolverine': This is our Super Bowl
Phoenix Theatres owner Cory Jacobson and Vice President of Product Development Jordan Hohman joined Afternoon Drive on The Fan to talk about the release of ‘Twisters’ on Friday, July 19 and the upcoming release of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and more.
Brecksville cast members walk out, question board member's social media posts
There's a bit of drama happening at The Brecksville Theatre, but not in a good way. There are accusations that a theatre board member made numerous anti-LGBTQ posts on social media.
‘She can get things done': Elyria seniors thank 19 Troubleshooter for getting broken elevator fixed
ELYRIA , Ohio (WOIO) - The 19 Troubleshooter gets results. This time for a group of frustrated seniors at RJ Gordan Manor in Elyria, without a working elevator for nearly two weeks. The tenants who live there are either seniors or have disabilities. 19 Troubleshooter spoke with a group about...
LIVE SCORING: 2024 Tigertown Open
Follow the action all day long from the 73rd Tigertown Open at The Elms Country Club in Massillon on Friday, July 19!. Divisions include Professional, Senior Professional, Amateur and Senior Amateur! Plus a skins pot for each division…
Hendrickson celebrates one-millionth milestone
NORTH CANTON, Ohio — Not many companies can say unequivocally that it has done something one million times. The Ohio organization celebrated a significant achievement with its one-millionth TIREMAAX® automatic tire pressure control system installation. According to a release issued recently, this milestone installation was completed by Utility...
Police searching for suspects following Citizens Bank robbery in North Canton
NORTH CANTON, Ohio — Police say they are actively searching for suspects following a bank robbery in North Canton Thursday afternoon. According to a press release, the incident occurred just after 2 p.m. at the Citizens Bank on North Main Street. Witnesses said a man pulled out a gun and stole an unknown amount of cash before fleeing with another individual in a black Honda Civic that was reported stolen out of Canton.
North Ridgeville High School appoints new assistant principal
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio -- The North Ridgeville City Schools Board of Education has approved Dr. Stephen Norris as the new assistant principal at North Ridgeville High School. Norris replaces Brad Jarrett, whose resignation was approved by the board last month. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Cleveland teen sentenced to jail time for stealing $6,500 puppy from Parma pet store
CLEVELAND — A Cleveland teen who admitted to stealing a puppy worth $6,500 from a Parma pet store will spend six months behind bars and is barred from owning any pets. Markeze Williams, 18, was sentenced Thursday to six months in jail and one year of probation, one day after he took a deal and pleaded guilty to aggravated theft and obstructing justice.
EA Sports College Football 25: A look at Akron Zips' video game roster, player rankings
More than a decade ago, there was a collective cry from sports gamers and fans after NCAA Football was punted from store shelves. One landmark Supreme Court case — O’Bannon v. National Collegiate Athletic Association — sent the game from EA Sports to the sidelines in 2013 after the court ruled that EA Sports, the game’s publisher, had no right to use the likenesses of former college football players.
Cleveland Guardians announce 2025 schedule, will open the season with 9-game road trip
The Guardians will again open a season with a lengthy road trip because of on-going renovations at Progressive Field. Major League Baseball released all 30 clubs' schedules for the 2025 season Thursday afternoon, and the Guardians are set to start the season March 27 in Kansas City against the Royals. After that three-game series, they'll travel for a quick West Coast trip to face the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Angels.
Akron gives residents chance to meet the 4 finalists to design future of Innerbelt area
The construction of the Akron Innerbelt in the late 20th century displaced residents and business owners, most of whom were Black. On July 25, community members will have a chance to meet representatives from four urban design consultant firms that are finalists in planning the revitalization of the Innerbelt area.
Cleveland police’s ‘Operation Heat Wave’ results in over 550 felony arrests
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - City officials announced Thursday that more guns and drugs are off Cleveland streets thanks to “Operation Heat Wave.”. Those seizures by the Cleveland Division of Police make up just part of the results they received in the months-long operation. According to police, officers looked for...
Akron giving out more Ring doorbell cameras for free to some residents
Akron city officials are bringing back the Doorbell Camera Safety Program, which will provide residents in some neighborhoods the opportunity to receive a free Ring camera for their homes.
Papa Bear’s Italian Restaurant owners set soft opening date
NORTH CANTON − An owner of the new Papa Bear’s Italian Restaurant, still under construction at 305 Applegrove St. NW in North Canton, anticipates an Oct. 1 soft opening. Papa Bear’s Italian Restaurant has been a staple in Stark County since it first opened in 1986 on Belpar Street NW in Jackson Township. When it outgrew that spot, it relocated to Dressler Road in 1988.
LeBron James foundation opens new health center in Akron
LeBron James Family Foundation on Tuesday announced the opening of a health center that will help families who are a part of LeBron James’ I Promise School and members of the wider Akron community. “Since learning that access to affordable health care has historically been a challenge for our...
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