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Old Farmer's Almanac predicts cooler than average 2024 fall season for Ohio
That apple-picking trip or visit to the cider mill could be a little cooler than usual for Ohioans this fall, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The publication, which released its annual fall forecast, is predicting below-average temperatures for the state. ...
10 Great Cleveland Metroparks Hikes With Views
It's prime outdoor season and the Metroparks are, as always, the place to be. Here are 10 hand-picked hikes from the parks experts that come with some stupendous views. Great Falls of Tinker's Creek, Bedford Reservation. Henry Church Rock, South Chagrin Reservation. Ponds of Acacia, Acacia Reservation.
PeopleSoft Financials to be unavailable this weekend
PeopleSoft Financials will be unavailable from Friday, July 26, at 7 p.m., until Monday, July 29, at 7 a.m. for scheduled maintenance. During this time, users will not be able to log into the system to view or update travel and expense information, enter a requisition or use SmartCart. Once...
Learn digital accessibility skills through a self-paced course this summer
This summer, [U]Tech’s Teaching and Learning Technologies team will host a self-paced Digital Accessibility Self-Paced Summer Camp for faculty and staff at Case Western Reserve. Through 14 comprehensive modules, you’ll embark on a journey covering a wide range of digital accessibility topics, from fundamental concepts to best practices.
A ‘Haven’ for women and children experiencing homelessness coming to Cudell
Last summer, Sisters Haven helped save a home on West 99th by sharing a vision of a place where women and their young children could escape homelessness. Now, the local nonprofit is tasked with getting the formerly condemned home up to code, particularly for people with disabilities. The home is...
Charley Hughlett Shares His Thoughts On Deshaun Watson
Browns long snapper Charley Hughlett is entering his 10th NFL season, a professional career he has spent entirely with the AFC North organization. After making two playoff appearances in his first nine years, Hughlett believes that this season could be a special one for the Browns, especially now that the Browns have a healthy Deshaun Watson back in the fold.
Ohio Braces for Evening Cold Front: Storms and Gusty Winds Expected
Cleveland, OH – A cold front is expected to move through Ohio later this evening, bringing with it increased chances for showers and storms. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued an alert, indicating that storm activity will pick up this afternoon ahead of the front’s arrival. Residents can expect gusty winds accompanying any storms that form, with high temperatures reaching the mid-80s today.
Nursing’s Faye Gary receives prestigious Living Legend honor
Of the 4.7 million nurses in the United States, only 3,000 hold the distinction of membership in the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), an organization representing the field’s most accomplished leaders in policy, research, administration, practice, and academia. More selective still is the academy’s designation of Living Legend—and Frances...
LeBron James shows love to Cleveland after receiving prestigious honor in Olympics
Although he is not winning championships with the Cleveland Cavaliers anymore, the kid from Akron is still making history for Ohio. After a disappointing finish last year in the World Championship, Team USA Men's Basketball assembled an all-time great roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Headlined by Cavs legend LeBron James, the USA squad is an undeniable favorite to bring home gold once again. James has brought home gold twice before, but on his third trip, he will make history with another first in his two-decade-long career.
Ex-Browns QB Baker Mayfield Drawing Attention for New Look
Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is heading into next season slimmed down and ready to roll. When he was in Cleveland, Mayfield’s physique and offseason preparation were called into question a few times. But fresh off signing a three-year, $100 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mayfield feels better than he has in a while.
Brooklyn School special education paraprofessional receives award
BROOKLYN, Ohio -- For the better part of two decades, paraprofessional Patricia Volk has been working in a Brooklyn School special education classroom. Her efforts were recently recognized by the Educational Service Center (ESC) of Northeast Ohio, which bestowed upon her the 2024 Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award, as well as the Certificate of Achievement, Honor and Excellence.
What is a Yondr pouch, and why are schools using them?
TOLEDO, Ohio — With social media usage among children increasing, so too are the numbers of distractions caused by cell phones – especially in the classroom. To combat this, some school districts nationwide are turning to devices such as locking cell phone pouches that aim to curb distractions posed by students having open access to their phones in schools. One such device is made by San Francisco-based Yondr.
Olmsted Falls City School superintendent receives national award
OLMSTED FALLS, Ohio -- Olmsted Falls City School District Superintendent Jim Lloyd was admittedly surprised to learn he’s an award winner. He recently was named the recipient of the Schlechty Leadership Network’s Dr. Roland Chevalier Moral and Intellectual Leader Award in recognition of his dedication in support of the mission of the leadership network.
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