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Elyria water customers asked to conserve due to power issue at water plant
LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Lorain County Emergency Management Agency has asked Elyria water customers to reduce their non-essential water usage due to power issues at the water plant. LCEMA said customers may experience lower-than-normal water pressure until the problem is resolved. Non-essential water usage subject to mandatory restrictions...
Academic success important for Tipp junior Martin
Ed Note: This week’s Features Spotlight Athlete is Tipp junior Jeffrey Martin, who is aiming for not only a successful football season, but also a great future academic institution. So often, the academic side of a student-athlete is overlooked in the public eye. But, when the Ivy League comes...
ProVia plans to purchase two Dalton properties, including P. Graham Dunn building
With business booming at its facilities in Holmes and Tuscarawas counties, ProVia, plans to expand into the Wayne County market by purchasing two Dalton properties. "The Dalton properties represent the first footprint for ProVia in Wayne County," said Joe Klink, ProVia's executive director of corporate engagement. "The location was chosen for its supportive...
Cleveland Guardians announce 2025 schedule, will open the season with 9-game road trip
The Guardians will again open a season with a lengthy road trip because of on-going renovations at Progressive Field. Major League Baseball released all 30 clubs' schedules for the 2025 season Thursday afternoon, and the Guardians are set to start the season March 27 in Kansas City against the Royals. After that three-game series, they'll travel for a quick West Coast trip to face the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Angels.
Cleveland police’s ‘Operation Heat Wave’ results in over 550 felony arrests
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - City officials announced Thursday that more guns and drugs are off Cleveland streets thanks to “Operation Heat Wave.”. Those seizures by the Cleveland Division of Police make up just part of the results they received in the months-long operation. According to police, officers looked for...
Green graduate launches women’s golf scholarship endowment
KENT — Green High School and Kent State University alumna McKenzie (Jackson) Lyng has announced plans to endow a women’s golf scholarship at Kent State, becoming the first women’s golf alumna to do so. Lyng, a 2007 Green graduate, played golf for three years in high school...
Akron court offering Summit County fugitives rare safe surrender option next month
AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Municipal Court is partnering with local agencies for the Summit County Fugitive Safe Surrender initiative Aug. 7-10 at House of the Lord, located at 1650 Diagonal Road. The initiative encourages those who have outstanding felony or misdemeanor warrants (including traffic violations) the chance to...
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.
Ranch home on 1 acre, tools, furnishings, and misc.
Matthew P. Kiko, 330.327.9617, mattkiko@kikocompany.com; KIKO Auctioneers; www.kikoauctions.com. Property includes workshop, pool, in Nimishillen Twp., Stark Co., Louisville LSD. AUCTION BY ORDER OF: Jessica Peck, Successor Trustee of the Ashcraft Revocable Family Trust. Absolute auction, all sells to highest bidders on location. LIVE AUCTION WITH ONLINE BIDDING. Mon. Jul. 22,...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation celebrates nursing students
COVENTRY — The Barberton-based Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation (TPHWF) awarded $35,000 to seven nursing students July 9. Members of the Foundation’s board of governors and donors joined the students and their families for a celebratory scholarship luncheon at LaLa’s in the Lakes. Guest speaker Karen...
Here’s the lineup for next week’s Taste of Akron, plus details on the Akron Art Expo
Taste of Akron and the Akron Art Expo will once again take over Hardesty Park (1615 W. Market St.) in the Wallhaven neighborhood. The free annual festivals are hosted by the City of Akron’s Recreation and Parks Department. Taste of Akron is Thursday, July 25, from 5...
Harry Potter-themed weekend to return to downtown Kent
Downtown Kent is quickly transforming into a wizardly world. On July 19 and 20, Main Street Kent will hold its annual Wizardly Weekend. Activities like the Wobbly Wizard Bar Crawl, Magical Movie Night, Par for the Curse putt putt, costume contests and Vendor Village promise to immerse Harry Potter fans in the universe they know and love.
Carnation Festival kicks off 2024 events with 'Royal Afternoon'
Youngsters in the Alliance area can get their chance to dress and act like royalty on Sunday at Glamorgan Castle. The first event of the 2024 Greater Alliance Carnation Festival – A Royal Afternoon at the Castle – will run 3 to 5 p.m. at Glamorgan Castle. ...
Knox Twp. Festival set Saturday with music, tractor pulls, kids fun
Classic cars, tractor pulls and games for children will be highlights of Saturday’s Knox Township Festival. Managed by Homeworth Community Group, the event will run noon to 10 p.m. at the North Georgetown Community Pavilion at North Georgetown Fire Department. George D. Worth Color Guard of North Georgetown American...
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