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30 years ago, Akron residents fought Walgreens' opening in Maple Valley. Now, it's closing
Three decades after the controversial demolition of Maple Valley School and construction of the Walgreens that took its place, the pharmacy at 1303 Copley Road in West Akron is closing. Nathan Burruss, shift lead at the Maple Valley Walgreens, said the store will close at 3 p.m. Aug. 19. ...
Airport changes should be delayed
Some flights of fancy are best left in a holding pattern. So it is with the Lorain County commissioners’ musings about whether to relocate the county Regional Airport to free up land for possible development. Commissioner Dave Moore told us Tuesday he believed that the airport land was ripe...
Neighbor dispute involves metal detector and trimmed bushes: Brecksville Police Blotter
Property damage, Riverview Road: On June 27, a Riverview Road homeowner came to the police station to report a neighbor dispute. An officer talked to the woman, who said for more than two decades she’s had ongoing issues with a neighbor. If you purchase a product or register for...
Object on highway damages vehicles in spectacular fashion: Broadview Heights Police Blotter
On June 29, police were dispatched to I-77 regarding property damage calls from two drivers. 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.
Suspect in Dayton double murder arrested in Cleveland by law enforcement
Dayton, Ohio – Nicole Cunigan Jr. was arrested today in Cleveland, marking a major breakthrough in the investigation of a double homicide that occurred earlier this year. The arrest was the culmination of a coordinated effort by multiple law enforcement agencies. Coordinated Effort Leads to Arrest. The Southern Ohio...
Katie Moon prepares to defend Olympic gold medal: What you need to know about Cleveland’s champion pole vaulter
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Olmsted Falls native Katie Moon is on her way back to the Olympics three years after claiming gold in Tokyo. Moon won the gold medal in the pole vault in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, and she earned her second trip to the Olympics in Paris.
10 most expensive homes sold in North Ridgeville, July 15-21
A house that sold for $655,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in North Ridgeville in the past week. In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $315,000. The average price per square foot ended up at $171.
Political leaders voice support, concerns for citizen-led redistricting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ballots will be packed with several high-profile races this fall, and that now includes a redistricting amendment put forward by a coalition called Citizens Not Politicians. The amendment, if passed in November, would create a 15-person redistricting commission entirely composed of citizens: five democrats, five Republicans and five Independents. That contrasts […]
Cleveland International Film Festival calling for entries
The Cleveland International Film Festival is accepting submissions for CIFF49. Films at any runtime, genre or country that completed production after June 1, 2023, are eligible for submission. CIFF49 will be from March 26 to April 5, 2025, at Playhouse Square. In addition to screenings of the films, there will be talkbacks, community events, and patron and filmmaker gatherings. There will also be the distribution of awards, with more than $135,000 in cash prizes.
Cleveland Water discusses paths forward in relation to Brunswick's recent water main breaks
BRUNSWICK — The city is looking for long-term solutions regarding its water mains. Cleveland Water Director of Public Utilities Martin Keane spoke to city officials about the recent water main breaks on state Route 303 and the potential solutions during the Brunswick Committee-of-the-Whole meeting Monday. Cleveland Water owns the city’s water mains.
Strongsville and Cleveland Water to Investigate Cause of 11 Water Main Breaks and Gas Line Damage in City’s Northwest Corner
The city and the Cleveland Division of Water will look into why 11 water mains broke last week on Jonathan and Courtland Drives and Montclare Boulevard. That’s what City Service Director Joe Walker told Cleveland.com on Tuesday (July 23). The breaks occurred on July 16 at Strongsville’s northwest corner. “I’ve never seen so many breaks pop at one time like that,” Walker told the crowd.
Renaissance man Steven Van Zandt dishes on new documentary, WMMS, Swingos secrets, ‘Sopranos,’ Springsteen & more
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- From The Stone Pony and Cleveland Agora to the Bada Bing Club and “Underground Garage,”. is a New Jersey legend known around the world. 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.
Will an Ohio Judge Lose His Law License?
Longtime VC readers may recall the "censorious thuggery" of Geauga County, Ohio Judge Timothy Grendell. His conduct from the bench has long been controversial, but he nonetheless ran for re-election unopposed in 2020. When I last blogged about Judge Grendell, it was after reports he threatened to hold a mother...
Summit County sewer services says new software to blame for recent billing errors
The Summit County Department of Sanitary Sewer Services (DSSS) announced Wednesday that the department has been implementing a new utility billing software that has led to issues for some customers in Stow, Hudson and Akron. According to DSSS, some customers received a bill with an incorrect due date or a bill for the first time in several months. If a customer received a bill noting a July 19 due date, the correct due date is Aug. 19....
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