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'Why I am where I am today': How a village guided Windham's Briah Daniel to the podium
Briah Daniel's senior season got off to a strange start. Coming off a state berth in 2023, the Windham thrower was missing something rather important. With Dougle Hankins, the Bombers' head coach over the past several years, out with knee replacement surgery, there was a scramble to find an interim.
New grant to trim cost of sewer work in Ravenna Township's Chinn Allotment
RAVENNA TWP. − Homeowners in the Chinn Allotment stand to save a little more money on a pricey sewer project in Ravenna Township, thanks to another grant toward the project. Daniel Blakely, director of Portage County Water Resources, said the department applied for $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds toward the Chinn Allotment, which he said would lower the cost by about $2,000 to each "benefit user." Residents now are facing a $16,000 assessment per lot, plus additional fees for things such as tying into the system.
See all homes sold in Portage County, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Portage County reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 20 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,296-square-foot home on Tallmadge Road in Edinburg Township that sold for $300,000.
'These kids love each other': Aurora, Field softball share a tight bond
The highlight of the Portage County softball season arguably came on a distant field, well beyond the county's confines. It wasn't just that two local teams — Aurora and Field — competed for a district championship, with the Greenmen advancing to the regional level for the second time in program history.
Millions in state funding heads to Portage for KSU, AxessPointe and more
Millions of dollars in state funding are headed to Portage County, with some allocations larger than originally thought. The Ohio House of Representatives has approved Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state. State Rep. Gail Pavliga of Portage County said statewide, the bill will allocate more than $4.2 billion for capital projects, including $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.
3 ACCEL Charter Schools under mandated EPA investigation for suspected lead, asbestos material
Three Northeast Ohio charter schools are under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency mandate to conduct an analysis of materials suspected to contain lead and asbestos. In an agreement between the EPA and ACCEL Charter Schools Ohio, the school system is required to conduct investigations at Youngstown Academy of Excellence, Niles Preparatory and STEAM Academy of Warren, said Julie Morris, manager of the EPA's Land Enforcement and Compliance Assurance branch.
Want to retrace the path Ohio slaves took to freedom? We have an app for that
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Ohio Freedom Path app is a little over a year old. But the history it honors goes back centuries. The app was developed by three women who wanted people in Northeast Ohio to learn and understand the significance of the path American slaves took in search of freedom -- commonly called the Underground Railroad.
Cleveland.com Boys Tennis All-Stars 2024: Meet the best from Northeast Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Orange High School has produced some of the best boys tennis players in Northeast Ohio for a number of years, and 2024 is no different thanks to senior Chika Nwaozuzu. Nwaozuzu made the jump from playing doubles in 2023 to singles in 2024, where he reached...
How are Northeast Ohio cities preparing for fireworks after outbreaks of violence at summer events?
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Communities across Northeast Ohio are preparing to host tens of thousands of people at their Fourth of July parades and fireworks shows following a spring and early summer that have been marred by outbursts of violence at several community events. Officials in several cities say that the...
No outdoor drinking area in Warren for the Fourth of July, council considering for future
The City of Warren will not get a designated outdoor refreshment area approved by the Fourth of July, but council members are still in talks about getting a DORA for future holidays. A DORA is a space where adults can walk around outside with alcoholic drinks. Some Warren restaurant owners...
Warren Family Mission to receive $70,000 for new multi-purpose center
The Warren Family Mission (WFM) will be receiving a total of $70,000 from members of Warren City Council for a new multi-purpose community center. WFM Director of Public Relations Dominic Mararri tells 21 News three members of Warren City Council will be contributing with this project with First Ward Councilman Tod Johnson giving $50,000 and Second Ward Councilman Andrew Herman and Seventh Ward Councilman Ron White each giving $10,000.
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.54 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.35 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 22 cents since last month. According...
Will mail be delivered on July 4 in Ohio?
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Why will there be so many empty mailboxes across the country tomorrow, July 4? On Thursday July 4, the United States Postal Service will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July, a federal holiday since 1870. On federal holidays, mail is not delivered, and Post Office branches are closed. […]
Ohio Property Taxes: 60% of Homeowners Struggle to Afford – Auditor Michael Stinziano Advocates for Reform
Michael Stinziano, Franklin County Auditor, advocates for legislative changes in Ohio to ease property tax burdens for homeowners, proposing reforms like expanding the Homestead Exemption and introducing measures such as property tax circuit breakers and a deferral program for those facing financial challenges. Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano Urges Legislative Reforms for Ohio Property Taxes […]
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