In April, the New York Community Trust, a community foundation with $3.2 billion in assets, named Amy Freitag its new president after an eight-month nationwide search. Originally from Akron, Ohio, Freitag began his career in the world of theater before moving into the fields of architecture, historic preservation and park management. She then served as …

Annual in the saddle for the view set for October 8 at the exhibition center SMITHFIELD — The fourth annual Saddle Up for Sight, scheduled for Oct. 8, will be held at Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Friendship Park, with a costume contest beginning at 9 a.m. Organizer Brittany Buchanan explained that fundraising generates awareness …

THU/9-22 Alliance Crafts for Kids, 4 p.m., Rodman Public Library; featuring a fall tissue paper tree; sign up by visiting rodmanlibrary.evanced.info/signup or 330-821-2665, ext. 223 Boardman DARE Annual Business Meeting, Boardman United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Colombian Food Distribution Oasis Food Ministry, 4-6 p.m., First Christian Church; drive only with empty trunks; …

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio – Following several incidents involving young children having access to loaded guns, community activists like Al Porter Jr., are saying enough is enough and calling on parents to do more. “I ask, I beg, I put on those who have guns to make sure the access can’t be there for these young …

BROOK PARK, Ohio — A lot has changed since the John A. Polonye Community Center opened in Brook Park 50 years ago, but the one thing that hasn’t changed is its ability to bring the community together . The city marked the anniversary with a huge birthday bash on Saturday (September 17) that included food …

The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Community Development Committee meeting was held on Thursday, September 15 at 10 a.m. in the chamber’s council chamber. Mindy Meyer opened the meeting. The first Ponca Politics Forum is scheduled for Friday, September 30 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and will focus on the state of the city …

Last week, Oberlin College announced it would pay Gibson’s Bakery $36.59 million in damages and attorneys’ fees. With litigation now over, community members reflect on the circumstances of the original incident and the culmination of five years of litigation. Karen Schaefer is an Oberlin resident who has worked as a freelance journalist on public radio …

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) — Eight months after 10-year-old Damia Ezell was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Toledo, officials have charged three people in connection with the murder. Dearryl Cornelious, Byron Cleveland and Carmanetta Wilson were indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday. Since that announcement, some people in Toledo have relived the devastating …

Columbus, Ohio, September 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and JobsOhio, the state’s private, nonprofit economic development corporation, today announced a $475,000 grant for the Youngstown business incubator to attract new businesses and support economic development. The grant was awarded through the JobsOhio Vibrant Communities Grant program, which revitalizes downtown areas and main …

MON/9-12 Kolkata Beaver Local School Board, 7 p.m., Grade 8 module East of Liverpool School Board, 8 a.m., Westgate Administrative Center ELHS Class of 1952, Breakfast, Hot Dog Shoppe, 9:30 a.m. Eastern Palestine Eastern Palestine Library, 11 a.m., Movers & Shakers Storytime. Meeting of Junior Friends of the Library, 3:30 p.m. Eagles kitchen …

The Town of Canal Winchester is creating a new Community Plan – a long-term guiding document that will provide a vision for the future development of the town. The community plan will address topics such as land use, community character, housing, transportation, natural resources, utilities and economic development. The plan is developed through a series …

AKRON, Ohio – The NAACP of Akron along with some members of the Akron City Council and city leaders have said it’s time for simple but meaningful change in the wake of the fatal shooting of Jayland Walker by Akron police. What do you want to know Akron community leaders and officials held a press …

AVON, Ohio — The Avon school community is likely better prepared to respond to a serious threat following a recent safety forum. The city’s police department hosted the forum Aug. 15 to educate staff, students and residents on how to respond in an emergency, such as a school shooting. The department also explained how police …

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a three-part series on the creation and ongoing impact of community colleges in northeast Ohio. It’s never too early to look to the future. And for Lakeland Community College and Cuyahoga Community College, the future is now. With both institutions experiencing significant growth across the board since their …

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland City Council on Thursday announced its top picks to serve on the Community Policing Commission, the 13-member citizens’ panel reviewed by voters last fall that will have the final say on police discipline. The Council’s dozen finalists include a mix of people from a wide range of professional and demographic …

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio – Churches are an important part of any community. The Rocky River Historical Society recognizes this and offers the city’s religious communities the opportunity to present information about themselves during a special program at 7 p.m. September 8 at the Beach School Auditorium, 1101 Morewood Parkway, Rocky River. Enter via Detroit Road. …

BEREA, Ohio — Three “Welcome to our Purple Heart Community” signs have been posted at the entrances to Berea. Berea was named Purple Heart City last year at the annual Veterans Picnic. The honor was bestowed by the Military Order of the Purple Heart in recognition of Berea’s commitment to veterans. A plaque honoring Berea …

Louisville, KY, Aug 27, 2022 – (PR.com) – Chapel Hill, NC-based Module Architecture + Design (pod a+d) and Louisville, Ky. developer Gill Holland have revealed plans for “The Devonian,” a 17,000 square foot post-pandemic community hotel to serve local residents as well as travelers in Louisville’s historic Portland district. Unlike standard hotels and motels whose …

Renovations to the new Mentor Community Recreation Center are progressing and we look forward to opening later this year. Residents are excited to enjoy the new facility and we have received a number of questions. Here are some answers to those we are most frequently asked. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When will the new leisure center …

WESTLAKE, Ohio (WOIO) — Teachers cheered as students walked through the Westlake Schools doors and into the classroom. Lee Bureson Middle School principal Tom Flaska said it was one of the three best days of the year for students. “Their favorite holidays, their birthday and the first day of school,” Flaska said. “I’m going to …

LAKEWOOD, Ohio – They did it again. Residents of McKinley Place in Lakewood conducted their annual drive for Lakewood Community Services and collected a large amount of school supplies as requested by LCS. This is the sixth year that the neighbors have hosted the collection. In previous years, LCS has asked for children’s toiletries, coffee, …

Richard Freund, a universally acclaimed Jewish scholar and biblical archaeologist, rabbi and professor at the University of Hartford, succumbed to cancer on July 14. He was 67 years old. Barbara Stein, who babysat Freund growing up in Valley Stream, recalls attending Temple Emanu-El, the Reform Jewish Synagogue in Lynbrook, as a boy. Shortly after graduating …

Brandon Cleveland, Executive Director, Daniel Payne Legacy Village Foundation (Dez Wilson) For years, the Daniel Payne Legacy Village Foundation has dreamed of building a mixed-use community development near One Pratt Park. Now they’re gearing up to make it happen, according to executive director Brandon Cleveland, and they want the support of the community. Here’s what …

WED/8-17 Colombian Fairfield Alumni Luncheon, Noon, Paul’s; Everyone is welcome Columbiana Public Library Board, 7 p.m., Salchow Room County Area Singles, Rancho Viejo to Salem, 6 p.m. East of Liverpool Group CC Amps, First United Methodist Church, 1 p.m. City Council Licensing Committee/Economic Development, meeting, 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers. Eastern Palestine …

William Watts of Vicksburg is among five Mississippi high school graduates who received $5,000 scholarships from the Entergy Community Power Scholarship Program. Created for the children of Entergy employees, the scholarship program recognizes students for their community service, academic achievement, leadership and work experience. Watts graduated in 2022 from River City Early College High School …

Rhythms of salsa, merengue and reggaeton echoed along the banks of the Scioto River as the first day of the Latino Festival began Saturday at Genoa Park near COSI Columbus. The variety of music, food and other vendors made it clear that the Latino community in Columbus is so much more than Mexico, but represents …

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A judge has rejected Bedford’s last-minute attempt to stop University Hospitals from closing a facility that has served its residents since 1928. Late Thursday afternoon, the city filed a motion in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas seeking a restraining order to legally prevent UH from closing its Bedford Medical Center …

Drexel University, like many schools, has provided financial aid to students, including those transferring from community colleges, for many years. But too many students didn’t know how much – or how to get it. Now, the private university has sweetened the pot by announcing a guarantee that those who meet admissions requirements and have an …

MON/8-8 Kolkata Beaver Local school board, 7 p.m., in 8th grade. Eastern Palestine Village Council, 7 p.m., municipal building Eagles kitchen open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Italian sausage with pasta, side salad and bun; $9; 330-886-0397 Eastern Palestine BOE Meeting, Elementary Media Center, 6:00 p.m. Village Council, 7 p.m., Municipal Building …

The STARS at the Wood County Educational Service Center Community Learning Centers have been keeping cool by the pool this summer. This summer, students at six Wood County locations loaded buses and took more than 200 students on field trips like Imagination Station, Sauder Village, Toledo Zoo and Maumee Indoor Theater. When STARS students weren’t …

Denver, CO – A crowd of approximately 30 gathered at the Colorado State Capitol on Saturday, July 30, in solidarity with the residents of Akron, Ohio and the family of Jayland Walker. Attendees included victims of police crimes and their families in the Denver area. Protesters demanded the charging of the eight Akron Police Department …

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Health has awarded $6.89 million to 26 community organizations to support projects that improve the health and lives of residents of the Health Improvement Areas of Ohio. Ohio’s Health Improvement Areas are neighborhoods that the ODH has identified as addressing socioeconomic and demographic factors that affect the resilience …

Clark County Sheriff Deborah Burchett speaks at the funeral of deceased Deputy Matthew Yates SPRINGFIELD — The Clark County community says a final farewell to the office of Clark County Sheriff Matthew Yates, now deceased. >>PHOTOS: Procession escorts fallen Clark County deputy to grave site Yates was killed on July 24 after a suspect shot …

FLINT, MI — Dr. Abdelmajid Jondy. The name should tell you something. Jondy, 84, worked for Hurley Medical Center as a general surgeon for 50 years and in March 2022 decided to retire. A serious retreat this time. “He retired once before and we laughed because it only lasted 10 days,” said his daughter, Muna …

June 11, 2022 Passing Mount Airy Secondary School along North South Street, one notices the walls, sidewalks and signage of a typical educational institution – but one probably doesn’t realize that a thriving business lies also within its limits. On a recent morning at the Blue Bear Cafe as the school year drew to a …

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Cleveland community is tired of all the gun violence. Over the past week, a total of 21 people have been shot and seven of them have died. “It’s awful and we have to take over,” said one resident. “We must take back our city.” On Wednesday, a 16-year-old boy was …

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio – Cuyahoga Falls announced this week that it is joining Power a Clean Future Ohio, a network of cities and local governments working to increase clean energy use and reduce carbon emissions. Cuyahoga Falls City Council unanimously approved a resolution to join the network earlier this month. “By joining PCFO, we will …