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Wind Is More Powerful Than J. D. Vance Seems to Think
It’s a good thing most of us aren’t accountable for every single silly thing we’ve ever said, but most of us are not vice presidential running mates, either. Back in 2022, when J.D. Vance was still just a “New York Times bestselling author” and not yet a “junior senator from Ohio,” much less “second-in-line to a former president who will turn 80 in office if he’s reelected,” he made a climate oopsie that — now that it’s recirculating — deserves to be addressed.If Democrats “care so much about climate change,” Vance argued during an Ohio Republican senator candidate forum...
'Hard to explain': Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson questions whether Trump shooter acted alone
FONTANA-ON-GENEVA LAKE, Wisconsin − As Congress begins to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13, one congressman from the Cincinnati region questioned whether the shooter acted alone. "It's such a level of negligence that it's just hard to conceive that it was simply negligence," U.S. Rep. Warren...
Ohio lawmakers discuss options for property tax relief
CLEVELAND — After property reappraisals were sent to homeowners across the state, some Ohioans are voicing concern over the impacts to their property taxes. State law requires Ohio counties to reappraise property values every six years. The counties are on a rotation, and in 2024, 18 counties -- including Cuyahoga -- were on the docket.
Dover expecting another million dollars in grants for Schaeffler work
DOVER (WJER) (July 17, 2024) – The city is set to spend about $1.5 million on storm water management to accommodate the Schaeffler manufacturing facility coming to the city’s northern border. City Council Monday approved applications for $1 million in state grants to cover two-thirds of the cost....
Canton City Public Health: West Nile virus found in more mosquito samples
CANTON − Two more mosquito samples — collected at Covered Bridge Park and Ransom H. Barr Elementary School as part of a mosquito surveillance program — have tested positive for West Nile virus, Canton City Public Health said. This brings the total of local West Nile virus...
2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival – Here’s the Schedule!
It’s “Hall of Fame” time! That means 1480 WHBC will be out and about and sharing all the fun with you! Here’s the full schedule provided to us by the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce plus notes on where you’ll see US! Be Proud Canton! Here we go!
EMU to Participate in MAC Kickoff Event at Pro Football Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – The 2024 football season for the Mid-American Conference kicks off this week, July 18-19, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Entering his 11th season in charge of EMU is Head Coach Chris Creighton, who will be accompanied by tight end Jere Getzinger and defensive lineman Justin Jefferson.
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...
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. ...
City of Wooster says chip seal layer will soon be applied to Oak Hill Road
The city of Wooster says a chip seal layer will soon be applied to Oak Hill Road, between Western Drive and West Wayne Avenue. This chip seal layer, which is a necessary part of the process, will be in place for one to two weeks before the final asphalt layer is applied.
Hedrickson TIREMAAX Auto Tire Pressure Control System Reaches Milestone
NORTH CANTON, OH – (Trailer Technician) – Hendrickson celebrates a significant achievement in its legacy of innovation and excellence as the one-millionth TIREMAAX® automatic tire pressure control system is installed. This milestone installation was completed by Utility Trailer and sold to Kroger, highlighting the impact of TIREMAAX in the transportation industry.
Turning Point Coalition offers TIPS training in August for alcohol vendors
Turning Point Coalition, in partnership with Wayne County Coalitions, is offering TIPS training (Training for Intervention Procedures) at no charge. The training is for businesses and individuals who sell alcohol, including retail alcohol vendors, owners, managers, trainers, sales associates and cashiers. Ohio law holds both the employee and the business responsible for selling to underage or intoxicated individuals.
Wooster Chamber president elected to national chamber executive board
Samira Zimmerly, president, Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, an Alexandria, Virginia-based association of more than 9,000 professionals who work for and with more than 1,300 chambers of commerce. Members of ACCE’s board represent more than...
Chuck’s Cultured Marble: Where art and science combine
MOGADORE — For over 28 years, Chuck Smith has been working in the cultured marble industry, continuing to hone his craft at Chuck’s Cultured Marble in Mogadore. Smith served as a plant manager at Accent Custom Marble for about nine years and then worked at Akron Cultured Marble Products LLC for five years before purchasing and renaming the business in 2020.
Lakemore Village amends swimming pool regulations
LAKEMORE — Lakemore Village Council July 15 approved an amendment to the village ordinance addressing swimming pool enclosures and locations. “What we are trying to do is keep kids safe,” Councilwoman Laura Cochran said of the legislation. The pool ordinance amendments include requiring: all outdoor swimming pools be...
Green Drum Circle unites community in percussive joy
GREEN — People of all ages, from all over northeast Ohio, come together Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. at the John Torok Community Center Pavilion, 4224 Massillon Road, to participate in the Green Drum Circle — a weekly, cross-cultural experience of percussive harmony. Participants range in age...
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