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Business roundup: Sensory Escape opens in Plain Township; WRL Advertising hits milestone
PLAIN TWP. ‒ Mishka Macey, whose 6-year-old daughter Gabriella was diagnosed with autism at age 3, had difficulty finding an inclusive and safe place for children with sensory processing disorders to play. That challenge inspired her to create Sensory Escape, a new play center at 1950 Whipple Ave. NW. ...
Dover to construct stormwater system to pave way for construction of Schaeffler plant
DOVER ‒ Dover City Council has authorized Service Director Dave Douglas to enter into contracts for a stormwater system on the north end of the city — the last step needed by the city to prepare the way for construction of the Schaeffler Group plant. The system is expected to cost around $1.5 million, with the majority of the money coming from grants from the Ohio Department of Development and the Governor's Office of Appalachia. ...
Year of the Quarterback, Part 3: 4-year high school starter Cam Blair plays college waiting game
Editor's note: Steve Doerschuk spent months researching quarterbacks. The result is three waves of a series, "Year of the Quarterback." The first wave revolves around tremendous high school QBs fighting to find the field in college, starting with the tough transition to college followed by how high school stars pick colleges. This is the third article in the first wave. Even as he moved from eighth grade to freshman year at Sandy Valley High School, Cam...
Swagelok adding new distribution center in Solon
Swagelok, which was founded in 1947 and moved to Solon in 1965, has grown to be a $2 billion international business as it celebrated its 77th anniversary on July 14. The company, according to Amy Johns, senior manager of corporate communications and employer brand, said Swagelok is constructing a new distribution center and she expects it to be completed in 2025.
‘Le Diner en Blanc’ returns to Cleveland for elegant evening in secret location
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Le Diner en Blanc – the dinner in white – is back in Cleveland for a third summer on Saturday, August 24. Up to 800 participants can register for a space at the Parisian picnic-themed special event and party from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at a secret location.
‘We are truly one family.’: Mount Union’s Grace Wolfe reflects on her basketball journey and deep connection with teammates
Mount Union women’s basketball forward Grace Wolfe solidified herself in the rotation, playing in 25 games for the Purple Raiders. Wolfe had a great recruiting process, and seeing her hard work pay off felt rewarding. She loved the environment at Mount Union, which was the selling point of her commitment because she felt welcomed by everybody on campus.
What Louisville football 2025 commits are saying about Jeff Brohm's recruiting approach
One of the first interactions Archbishop Moeller (Ohio) safety Micah Rice had with Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm was a nearly three-hour conversation. Junior day had just wrapped up when Brohm pulled Rice to the side to talk to him about football and Rice’s game. ...
Ontario standoff/hostage situation: Lawyer files plea of not guilty by reason of insanity
The attorney for a 32-year-old Perrysville man accused of shooting an Ontario police officer and a woman during a domestic disturbance that turned into a standoff and hostage situation has filed a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Terry Hitchman filed on behalf of Jareth Vance, who faces 42 counts, including four counts of attempted aggravated murder and four counts of attempted murder, for a Feb. 11 incident. ...
New investment will turn decades of decay into new hope for a neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - “First thing is, a lot of abandonment,” said Cleveland Councilwoman Stephanie Howse-Jones of Ward 7 as she walks up on the old apartment building. “But now, with this investment, you know that it’s hope.”. The former Community Circle building on Hough Avenue...
What's Up? Something for quilters, night creature enthusiasts and old car buffs this week
North East Ohio Quilt Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Wayne County Event Center, Wooster; 48 vendors and quilt exhibit from Tree City Quilt Guild. Free admission, free parking and a free raffle to win over $1,200 worth of vendor donated products. Classes and free lectures. Main Street Music!, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, downtown Wooster. Main Street Music brings free live music entertainment to the pavilion at Wooster's Public Square. Thursday, Ed Marthey; Friday, David Gillespie and...
Mason Middle School Science Teacher Named Ohio Teacher Of The Year
MASON, OH -- Alison Sears, Mason City Schools, Middle School Science, State Board District 4 was named as one of the 11 chosen to move forward to be one of the final four finalist for 2025 Teacher of the Year by The State Board of Education of Ohio. This cohort...
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