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The eighth annual Memorial Brick Run takes place on Saturday WINTERSVILLE — The Stevens-Christian Memorial Post 557 American Legion Riders will honor and remember veterans during the eighth annual Memorial Brick Run on Saturday. Registration for the ride will begin at 9 a.m. at Ext. 557, located at 1212 Two Ridge Road, Wintersville. …

MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio — City Council approved an ordinance Monday (May 23) that will pay for the planned new community center and pool, which city leaders hope will be ready for use by next May or, at most. late in June. The order allows for the issuance and sale of up to $33 million in …

PEMBERVILLE — Garden parties — like a farmers’ market but with a small-town feel — start downtown this week. The annual Downtown Pemberville Garden Parties are scheduled to begin on Tuesday. From May to September, the Garden Parties will take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There …

Atomic Credit Union would like to congratulate all 2022 high school graduates. The purpose of the Atomic Credit Union scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to high school seniors who wish to further their education. This year alone, Atomic provided $27,500 in scholarships to 55 students from Southeast Ohio. With that being said, we …

The library advertises a variety of programs and activities STEUBEVILLE — “Grab-and-Go Dress Your Ramen” begins Monday at all Steubenville and Jefferson County Public Library locations. The library continues to celebrate Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in May with bags containing shiitake mushrooms, a sheet of seaweed and a packet of Ramen noodles. …

Senior Caitlin Skaggs is pictured painting sea creatures on a fire hydrant near the Elliott Hotel. Photo by Angela Berger Many students joined in removing and then painting all the weights in the school’s weight room. Photo by Angela Berger Juniors Gavin McCune, Jaden McCoy and Elijah Martinez mulch a flower bed along South Washington …

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Community colleges across the country have seen a sharp drop in enrollment during the pandemic. Public two-year colleges in northeast Ohio — that is, Cuyahoga Community College, Lorain County Community College, Stark State College, and Lakeland Community College — were also not exempt. of these declines. Each saw a decline in full-time enrollment in the …

GREENVILLE – As the nation celebrates National EMS Week all next week, Spirit EMS is publicly inviting the community to celebrate 15 years of service in Western Ohio and Eastern Indiana. Owners Brian K. Hathaway and Aaron L. Guthrie have invited the entire community to join the Spirit family for a celebration on Sunday, May …

Sunnyside residents want answers on why arrests haven’t been made after last Friday’s shooting that injured five at the annual Cinco De Mayo celebration. In fact, authorities in Sunnyside say they have received numerous requests “requesting clarification on the release of underage suspects believed to be involved in the incident.” Sunnyside Police Chief wrote a …

At Jerry Figurski’s funeral, Tony Griffith bumped into another lawyer he knew. Griffith was there because Figurski was like a father figure to him, he said, an example of the kind of lawyer he wanted to be. His colleague was there for the same reason. “Turns out he did that for a lot of people.” …

Sarah Lowry (Photo provided) A few years ago we were encouraged to be tourists in our own towns. National Geographic, USA Today, and countless travel blogs have caught on to the trend that has unwittingly become the best (and only) way to find new adventure in times of a global pandemic. All of these tips …

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Ohio recently announced the first round of grants for the state’s Brownfields Remediation Program. Ohio committed nearly $350 million to the Ohio Department of Development-administered program through the 2021 state biennial budget bill, House Bill 110 (along with an additional $150 million allocated by the state for the demolition of vacant or derelict commercial or …

TOPS – 6 p.m. – Every Monday – Take Off Pounds Sensably – First Baptist Church, 399 Norwood Ave. Let’s talk about health – 2-3 p.m., every Tuesday, Hocking County Public Library, Logan Branch. Retired physician Harry Guda will discuss all things health and disease of mind, body or spirit. Euchre – 7 p.m. – …

MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio – The Muskingum County Community Youth Foundation hosted its second “You Matter 5k” run! The event took place at Collegial Woods Trail at noon, with a welcome ceremony just prior at 11:45 a.m. The event was for anyone who wanted to walk or run healthy while helping young people and promoting suicide …

Although we have accomplished a lot in a short time as a community, we cannot succeed without the help of our regional partners. That’s why the GSP is a co-sponsor of the Dayton-area Washington DC Fly-in that takes place every spring minus COVID-19. It helps bring together more than 150 leaders from across the region …

Rules of procedure, visits, drawing part from the April meeting of the Funseekers WEIRTON – The Funseekers gathered on April 7 at Undo’s in Weirton with President Judi Gaynor welcoming 58 members to the meeting. Birthdays and anniversaries were recognized. Joann Bugin led the traditional opening with a short prayer, the pledge of …

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS SERVICES OR DISTRIBUTION IN UNITED STATES./ TORONTO, April 27, 2022 /CNW/ – Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust (“Flagship” or the “REIT”) (TSX: MHC.U) announced today that it will add a second Illinois community to its portfolio with the acquisition of a Riverton Illinois prefab housing community, located in …

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio — Westshore’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) courses were closed during the pandemic, but are returning, according to Julie Morron, Westshore CERT coordinator. “We were finally able to schedule a CERT meeting,” Morron said. “It’s been a long time since our group had the opportunity to get together.” The first class will …

Military artifacts include a tent used in the Civil War, uniforms, pistols, muskets, bayonets, rifles, a Civil War cannon and a First World War canister containing the armistice document that put end to the conflict. A Civil War tent is a rare artifact not found in many museums. It belonged to Ralph and William Hunt, …

Friday is Arbor Day, a national tree-planting celebration celebrated every April since 1872. This year, why not celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree in your own backyard or somewhere else in your community? Trees are an important economic, environmental and quality of life asset in an urban community, reducing the heat island effect, reducing …

TOPS – 6 p.m. – Every Monday – Take Off Pounds Sensably – First Baptist Church, 399 Norwood Ave. Let’s talk about health – 2-3 p.m., every Tuesday, Hocking County Public Library, Logan Branch. Retired physician Harry Guda will discuss all things health and disease of mind, body or spirit. Euchre – 7 p.m. – …

WOOSTER — Several Wooster residents shared their concerns at a community meeting on Monday that included the future of Cornerstone Elementary School, saying it had historic significance, with one person even calling it “an icon in this community. “. They also asked Superintendent Gabe Tudor about the school-level configuration and overall costs of the City …

JERRY CITY — A parent at local schools in Elmwood is upset with anti-bullying efforts as well as the lack of mental health support for his daughter. Brianne Perez attended the April 11 school board meeting to share her grievances on both topics. Perez said her daughter’s bullying started in fourth grade “very hot and …

Local Gardener and Seacoast Permaculture Organizer Receives Statewide Award BARRINGTON – In February 2022, Amy Antonucci of Barrington, NH received the Mentor of The Year award from the Northeast Organic Farming Association of NH. Each year, NOFA-NH recognizes the best of the best in NH’s organic farming community at an awards ceremony at their annual …

The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) Board of Directors has named the economic development organization’s new CEO. Christopher Germain, who is currently employed as a Senior Redevelopment-Ready Communities (RRC) Planner with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), will take over as CEO in early June 2022. In his current role, Christopher works with communities …

LAKEWOOD, Ohio — All it takes is a “Home Sweet Home” doormat for the new Cove Intergenerational Community Center, which finally finds all branches under the Lakewood Human Service Department banner under one roof. “It’s exciting to be here to take on such a massive project during a pandemic,” said Mayor Meghan George. “We are …

DINNER: The Westmoreland Woman’s Club is hosting a take-out-only cooked steak dinner on Sunday, April 10 at noon at the clubhouse. The menu of salad, baked steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, rolls and dessert is $10 and $5 for ages 10 and under. Proceeds benefit the club’s charitable activities, including two annual $1,000 …

Barb Greiner described her tenure as Bexley’s recreation supervisor as a calling rather than a job. Greiner retired April 1 from the Recreation and Parks Department after 33 years. “What we’re doing is feeling — it’s the kid we’ve given confidence to and the kid we’ve made feel included,” Greiner said. “You can’t put a …

Town & Country Garden Club members pictured from left are: Phyliss Debnar, Catherine Kirch, Paula Hathaway, Ellyn Meiser, Karen Andrews, Roma Vance and Rick and Cathy Hudson. (Submitted) The Town and Country Garden Club will be presenting a free public event called Get Growing in Your Community on Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. in …

For the 30 moms-to-be at Destiny Church’s Saturday Community Baby Shower in Orange, the blessings took many forms. There were tables filled with baby bags filled with essentials – diapers, wipes, bottles and formula. Others donated clothing, baby blankets and information on resources for pre- and post-natal care. At almost every station, however, was the …

We have been talking a lot about our mission lately. It is sometimes important to step away from what we do to ask ourselves why we are doing it, to refocus on work that corresponds to our fundamental values. The healthy debate about our goals and our future has helped unite the newsroom around a …

The Wood County Committee on Aging Inc. will host a three-part “Spring Home Repairs?” Learn to Work with Contractors” at Wood County Senior Center, 140 S. Grove St. This series will examine the owner-contractor relationship in detail and provide tips to ensure your project runs smoothly. Panelists include entrepreneurs, lawyers and consumer advocates. Part I: …

It was 1976 in Three Rivers, Michigan. Judith “Judy” Kovacs-Long, MA, LPC, was in celebration at a bicentennial event. She turned to her then-husband, Bill, and pushed her long hair behind her ear to reveal newly placed jewelry. “I got my ears pierced and I’m going to graduate school,” she told him. Both decisions could …

For new farmers Shalie and Jeremy Jonkers, creating a symbiotic community with other farmers doing the same has helped them do more with their bucolic, topsoil-rich flat land at the near end of the Dry Creek Valley, on Kinley Lane. Their farm, Noble Goat Farm, came into being during the pandemic. Building community, person-to-person and …

By Sherry Larson defender of the people I can’t go back – I’m not where I was then (adapted from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland). The building at 107 E. Walnut Street, West Union, formerly known as Prather’s IGA and originally owned by Chase Prather and then his son, Jay and his wife Leah, …

NEW YORK (AP) — The homeless man remained unseen for much of the winter day, nestled in a sleeping bag on a New York sidewalk, as pedestrians hurriedly walked along a busy street in lower Manhattan. Unbeknownst to hundreds of bystanders, Abdoulaye Coulibaly’s body was stiffening in the cold, nearly 12 hours after an assailant …

LIMA — The City of Lima has added an additional date to its list of community engagement meetings with the new final meeting scheduled for Thursday at West Middle School at 6 p.m. Most, if not all, of the residents who attended Tuesday’s meeting in the auditorium of the Lima Public Library, learned that there …

Tannia Lascano has been chosen as the new Director of Community Health at LifeSpring Community Health, a nonprofit pediatric clinic that provides holistic care and services to patients and their families. Originally from Ecuador, Ms. Lascano has nearly a decade of experience in rural and urban community development in North and South America. Before moving …

MILLBURY – The Lake Local School District issued $36 million in bonds to fund the construction of a new elementary school that was approved by voters in the Nov. 2 election, according to a news release from Treasurer Monica Leppelmeier. The district was able to take advantage of very low interest rates, achieving an aggregate …

TOPS – 6 p.m. – Every Monday – Take Off Pounds Sensably – First Baptist Church, 399 Norwood Ave. VANTAGE Aging Event for senior job seekers, Tuesday, March 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hocking County Ohio Means Jobs site, 389 W. Front St., Logan. Let’s talk about health – 2-3 p.m., every Tuesday, Hocking …

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Most days of the week, you’ll find Thell Robinson at the Halt Violence headquarters. His past brought him to this moment. What do you want to know Thell Robinson’s incarceration led him to want a better lifestyle for himself and his community Halt Violence started in 2014 and offers mentoring, de-escalation, job …

SEVEN HILLS, Ohio – The national labor shortage is reaching every community. That’s why the Seven Hills is hosting a job fair for restaurants and businesses in the area, as well as the community recreation center, which is gearing up for its summer season. The event is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. on March 23 at …

HICKSVILLE, NY, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: NYCB) (the “Company” or “NYCB”) today announced that its My Community SimplyOne Checking account has been certified by Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (the “CFE Fund” as meeting Bank On National Account standards for 2021 – 2022. Bank On Certified …

The Perry County News is pleased to announce events of local interest as a service to our readers and the community. Information should be sent to The News at PO Box 309, Tell City, IN 47586. Information can also be faxed to 812-547-2847 or emailed to [email protected] Please include a phone number. Lenten fry 2022 …

Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or vocational certificates in the fall 2021 semester. Abilene: Scott Hayes, AAS and Environmental Management Professional Certificate; Kristen Rodda, Child Development Certificate; Albert: Kimberly Manning, AS; Belpré: Ttzel Garcia, AS; Bison: Ethan Schneider, certificate in welding technology; Blue Rapids: Clayton Reed, AS; …

UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST) – Residents of Upper Arlington can finally peek inside the long-awaited community center that stands on the former site of Macy’s Kingsdale Shopping Center. Renderings have been released that show the facility, which will include an indoor pool, multipurpose event space, locker rooms, fitness areas, three gymnasiums, an adventure …

BROOKVILLE – Brookville Council was visited by Boy Scout Troop 64 on Tuesday as they attended the council meeting to earn their communication badges and ask if the dam would ever be open for swimming or if another site bathing area would be open in the future. . Troop leader Don Musgrave said the troop …

This funding comes in the form of a grant from the US Small Business Administration and as a result, nine community navigator positions have been created. Their goal is to help build trust and connect more businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to services such as financial and business coaching as well as access to capital. Three …

Standing in the middle of famed entertainer Aminah Robinson’s kitchen, Richard Duarte Brown finds himself unable to argue when it’s suggested he hang out. “It’s a moment. It’s really a moment”, says the mixed media artist. Never mind that the 64-year-old Whitehall resident is filling out paperwork for Medicare and talking to his wife, Pat, …

The Nicholas Recognized Among the Best Multi-Family Projects in the Nation by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) The Nicholas offers an unparalleled customer experience. COLUMBUS, Ohio (PRWEB) February 24, 2022 The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently announced the 2021 Best in American Living Award (BALA) winners at the International Builders’ …

On Wednesday evening at 7 p.m., the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department is hosting its first-ever Community Forum. They will share last year’s annual report and allow citizens to share their concerns. Subway Fire Chief Pat Parker says it will be more of a listening session for firefighters. “We would like to hear from our …

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — A 1,200-pound assortment of discarded holiday garlands made their way to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo last week as part of a combined recycling and fundraising effort. At over half a ton, that’s a huge number of linear feet of wire, light bulbs and extension cords that will be diverted from regional …

ZANESVILLE – The annual CHAIR-ity auction in support of Eastside community ministry is being held in two segments this year. An online auction at auctionohio.com is underway and closes at 6 p.m. on February 18. A live auction will take place at 2 p.m. on February 18 at the Secret Auditorium. The live auction will …

According to the Dayton Daily News, a plan to Oberer Homes can go ahead, but without affordable housing originally planned as part of a development of single-family homes, townhouses and duplexes to build on a 53 zone acres south edge of town. The publication said the village had worked with Oberer on the development. Chappelle, …

I love driving the tree lined streets of New Braunfels during the winter months. The absence of leaves invites a closer look at buildings, rooflines, architectural details, landscaping. Curiously, I have always been drawn to properties lined with mature palm trees. They look so exotic. As the palms are clearly not native, they had to …

Throughout the fall and winter, Eastwood FFA has proven itself in various career development events. CDEs are designed to develop crucial skills that students will need in the future. These activities allow students to demonstrate their ability to judge, identify and memorize information. Additionally, CDEs help teach responsibility, teamwork, and communication. The first fall CDE …

Mercyhurst University’s Northeast Campus has been sold to a Baltimore-based company. We spoke with community leaders in the North East about this investment. Local business owners and leaders said they are excited about the business potential this investment will bring to the region. The former northeast campus of a local university has been sold to …

WILMINGTON — The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recently adopted tougher standards to improve and strengthen community and police relations, according to Sheriff Ralph D. Fizer, Jr. Sheriff Fizer said the sheriff’s office’s comprehensive effort to meet these evolving standards was formally recognized last fall when the CCSO was certified by the Ohio Community Policing …

Norman Bailey Provided by Gary Community School Corporation GARY — Gary businessman and community leader Norman Bailey was among two people killed in two separate shootings in the town early Friday morning, police said. Bailey, 60, of Gary, was shot shortly before 3 a.m. at the Blue Room Lounge at 224 E. 16th Ave., Gary …

On Tuesday evening, community members gathered for the first of four planned community conversations around the Albuquerque Indian School (AIS) cemetery located at 4H Park. The east end of 4H Park is a known burial site for some students and staff who attended the Albuquerque Indian School from 1882 to 1933. Nearly 80 people attended …

In a few past chronicles, I have recounted certain historical facts about the region of Versailles, in eastern Indiana. The scenic Laughery Creek runs through this region which includes Versailles State Park, the second largest in Indiana. South of Versailles, the stream enters a rugged landscape of high hills, deep ravines and small waterfalls that …

HART, MI – A small, rural town is preparing to welcome back the Michigan family who spent nearly two months in captivity after being kidnapped on a missionary trip to Haiti. The Hart community is planning a lunch and prayer vigil this weekend to thank the return of the Noecker family, who escaped from the …

LAKEWOOD, Ohio – The excitement tempered is how Lakewood Mayor Meghan George sees 2022, which finds the city doing its best while still in the midst of a pandemic. “We are concerned about what this might mean for the city and the small business community, as well as for our residents,” said George. “There are …

Carol Burow Gianforte for The Times Journal A vision of Christmas around a beautiful dining table with loved ones over 60 years ago remains clear in my mind today. The warmth and love, the innocence of a child and perhaps the innocence of those 1950s years contribute to my magical memories. These are precious memories …

by Amanda Ong This October 20, 2021, was the kickoff of the Community land conservation (CLC), a BIPOC-led land conservation organization that acquires land for parks in historically underserved communities so that community voices are heard and centered in land use decision making. The CLC has been in the works for more than three years, …

NEW YORK – Greek-Canadian comedian Angelo Tsarouchas continues to entertain the Greek community across North America. Among his latest stops were performances at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Troy, MI, and the Melrose Ballroom in Astoria, NY. In addition to being a comedian and actor mainstream world class Tsarouchas also present a custom show …

Dwayne Dunbar, a local community leader, said providing information was not whistleblowing, but keeping the community safe. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two community leaders in Columbus are asking anyone with information about the shooting deaths of two young siblings and a man to come forward. Officers found Charles Wade, 22, Demitrius Wall’neal, 9, and Londynn Wall’neal, …

Like its predecessor, 2021 will not go down in history as a great year. (Persistent pandemics will.) It is a bit of a relief, then, to take note of some positive developments in our part of the world that give us hope for better things to come. If you live or work in downtown Cleveland, …

AKRON, Ohio – This year’s annual conference Sugar Plum Vacation Home Tour marks the 20th anniversary of the Gay Community Endowment Fund of the Akron Community Foundation was established. What would you like to know Gay Community Endowment Fund’s Sugar Plum Tour Raises Money for Programs That Have a Positive Impact on the LGBTQ + …

Lincoln Littles Child Care Assistance Fund Donations Exceed $ 600,000 The Lincoln Community Foundation was clearly his path. In fact, under Bartle’s guidance: • Foundation assets increased from $ 62 million to $ 190 million. • Annual community grants increased from $ 4 million to over $ 21 million. • Nebraska’s first community land trust …

Holiday bow making course, Monday, December 6, 4 p.m., Flowers by Darlene, 98 W. Main St., Logan. Free if you bring your own ribbon, $ 10 if you buy a ribbon on site. Special holiday bingo for ages 50 and over, Monday, December 13, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Scenic Hills Senior Center, 187 Spring …