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A man poured bleach on a stray kitten. Can he be charged with a felony in Ohio?
Alonzo Kyles poured bleach and water on an 8-month-old kitten at his Cleveland apartment complex, injuring the cat's paws and leaving the animal in intensive care for several days. Kyles was convicted of a fifth-degree felony for abusing a companion animal, such as pets, and sentenced to nine months in prison. Kyles'...
North Olmsted City Schools names additional middle school assistant principal
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- North Olmsted Board of Education recently named Dan Harrell as an additional middle school assistant principal. “Last school year, we started to examine the needs at our middle school,” North Olmsted City Schools Superintendent Chris Caleris said. If you purchase a product or register for...
Cox Charities awards grants to Parma’s gifted student program and Spice Field Kitchen
PARMA, Ohio -- Cox Charities recently announced grants to Parma programs. The first included $5,000 to Parma City School’s Parma Academy of Gifted Enrichment (PAGE), which beginning last year served a combined 32 third-graders and fourth-graders. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Vaccination rates in Ohio kindergarteners drop, sparking concern in health experts
Ohio's youngest school children remain under-vaccinated in 2024, a trend whose persistence since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic both state and nationwide has health experts concerned. Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, director of the Ohio Department of Health, said in a Tuesday press conference that the percentage of reported Ohio kindergartners that met...
Ohio State Fair opens this week, celebrates Ohio’s agricultural strengths
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio State Fair opens Wednesday, July 24, and continues for 12 days through Sunday, August 4. A fair ticket includes free entertainment, visiting the infamous butter cow sculpture and viewing a large collection of farm animals and agricultural exhibits. The entrance fee also covers a free...
How a region responded to Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ with their own book
As a tenth generation Appalachian, Ivy Brashear sees J.D. Vance’s 2016 memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” as a “really one-sided and simple view of the region.” In an effort to help broaden people’s view of Appalachia, she decided to share her own narrative as part of a collection of writings in the 2019 book, “Appalachian Reckoning: A Region […] The post How a region responded to Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ with their own book appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Beer News: More Beer Jargon Explained / Ohio Brewery Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Beer Laws
A craft brewery in Ohio is suing Pennsylvania over discriminatory beer laws. Weve that, “Words to Drink By” and more. Ohio Brewery Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Beer Laws. On July 17, Urban Artifact, a Cincinnati brewery dedicated to fruit beers filed a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania alleging discriminatory...
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
'That was a little slice of Polish-American culture:' Lorain's long-vacant United Polish Club razed
LORAIN — After generations of weddings, Christmas parties and steak fries, demolition started on the once-bustling United Polish Club. Established in 1913 and running through the early 2000s, the United Polish Club was one of several Polish ethnic clubs in Lorain, said Stephen Bansek, former Lorain clerk of courts and lifetime member.
Dog and new cat aren’t exactly friends … yet: Strongsville Police Blotter
On July 5, a concerned animal lover called police about a barking dog in a neighbor’s back yard on Bittersweet Court. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Historic home in Bay Village celebrates pioneering settlers
BAY VILLAGE, Ohio -- The Osborn family, led by Reuben Osborn and his wife, Sarah Johnson, were among the pioneering settlers of Bay Village, arriving in 1814 from Woodbridge, Conn. Their historic Bay Village home, built in the same year, now stands as the Osborn Learning Center. The center, alongside...
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