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‘Nothing short of torture’: City of Lorain moves forward a ban on conversion therapy on minors, with pause
Lorain City Council on Monday, July 15 considered an ordinance banning healthcare professionals from performing conversion therapy on minors, but could not come to a consensus to pass the ban as emergency legislation. Instead, the legislation will have a second reading, most likely in September. The ordinance was written by...
Cleveland Clinic doctor saves life of choking co-worker
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Cleveland Clinic doctor used his life-saving skills to save a co-worker choking in the hospital cafeteria. Dr. Harry Kourlis, Director of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, was eating lunch when Jaida Evans ran up to their table and was “clearly in distress” and clutching her throat.
‘The building was completed demolished’: Willoughby apartment complex being rebuilt
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio (WOIO) - A new beginning at Chagrin River Walk apartments, 18 months after a massive fire in February 2023 destroyed the Mentor Avenue complex. Close to 20 fire departments responded to the scene to put out the three alarm blaze. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Fire officials: Willoughby apartment complex collapsed...
Construction set to start on new Medina hotel
MEDINA, Ohio -- A new hotel will soon overlook Medina’s historic square for the first time in 70 years. Construction on the Legacy Hotel will soon be underway, with an opening by the end of 2025, officials announced this week. Renderings show the boutique hotel will be a four-story...
Browns Shake Up Roster on First Official Day of Practice`
The Cleveland Browns officially opened up training camp on Tuesday with veterans reporting to Berea, OH after rookies showed up on Monday. However, the Browns didn’t hold their first team practice until Wednesday. The Browns entered camp with a full 90-man roster but decided to make two small changes...
Youngstown man attacked by group using 'AK Style' weapon on city's south side
Police are investigating after a man on Youngstown's south side was reportedly attacked by 12 men - one using an "AK Style" weapon. The incident happened on the 100 Block of East Philadelphia while the victim was returning from a nearby Gas Mart with cigarettes. Around 9:30 p.m., he was...
Deshaun Watson has no one to blame but himself for Browns-Amari Cooper escape plan
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper has spent the offseason hoping to get a new contract. Cooper was set to enter the 2024 season on the final year of his five-year, $100 million contract that he signed with the Dallas Cowboys. That contract was transferred over to Cleveland when Cooper was traded in 2022.
Alliance woman, accused of striking police cruisers, stunned by Taser, arrested
ALLIANCE − A 31-year-old woman faces allegations that she struck two police cruisers on Tuesday, and also blocked another vehicle. Here's what went down, Alliance Police said, in a report: Around 6 p.m., in a parking lot near the police station, officers received a 911 call from a man who filed a police complaint...
Ohio’s voter purge “disproportionately targets voters of color”, civil rights organizations say
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s voter purge disproportionately goes after voters of color, Ohio civil rights organizations argue. More than half of Ohio voters who might be purged from the state’s voter rolls are registered in counties where a majority of the population is people of color, said Ohio Unity Coalition Executive Director Pierrette […] The post Ohio’s voter purge “disproportionately targets voters of color”, civil rights organizations say appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Prom celebrated by teenage patients at Northeast Ohio hospitals
Teenage patients of Northeast Ohio’s hospitals who are unable to attend their high school’s prom due to illness were recently treated to an enchanted prom. The event was held in Cleveland and was aimed at bringing a magical experience to these young individuals who are going through a tough time. It was a heartwarming and memorable occasion that allowed them to enjoy a prom-like celebration despite being in the hospital.
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