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Holiday preparations are underway in Mayfield as the recovery from last year’s deadly tornado outbreak continues. Randy Schneider (left to right), William Higginson, Dave McCoy and Tim Roush stand in front of the Mayfield Community Christmas tree reassembled last year after reassembling it from tornado debris. Schneider, McCoy and Roush are all first responders from …

Chris Smith, CRO, THRIVE | Coworking. Image courtesy of THRIVE | Coworking An unexpected result of the pandemic has been that it has brought people together by rekindling their sense of community. Today, people buy locally to support small businesses, they spend more time with family and friends, and they travel much less than three …

United Way of Central Ohio and several other nonprofits will move into a new home in downtown Columbus. Nationwide and United Way announced today that they have entered into a head lease agreement for United Way and several other philanthropic agencies to move into 215 North Front Street later this year. The first effort of …

BULLHEAD CITY — Mohave Community College has hired a head coach for Northwest Arizona’s first-ever women’s varsity football team. Cynthia Cervantes most recently served as the head coach of the women’s team at Western Texas College and is currently an assistant coach for the US West Region Olympic Development Program, working with her friend and …

WICKLIFFE, Ohio — After a decade, Wickliffe police now have a tool at their disposal. A K9 named Bane has officially joined the ranks of the department. “We’ve only been together for seven weeks now. So we’ve got a long way to go before we’re a fully-fledged team, but we’re getting there,” K9 dog handler …

MENTOR-ON-THE-LAKE, Ohio — A devastating fire in Mentor-on-the-Lake on Sunday left a mother with three young children homeless. “The holiday season is all about giving, and that would be the best time,” Fire Chief James Pechatsko said. Pechatsko says the fire started in the back of the house and spread to the attic of the …

Nathan Crabbe | Opinion-editor A winding path led me to Gainesville. The many great qualities of this community kept me here, while the frustrating parts gave me plenty of material for opinion pieces. But I am now leaving The Sun to pursue different challenges. For my last column, I wanted to share my hopes for …

Nan Whaley spoke to city residents and members of the campus community at the Slow Train Cafe. On Wednesday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nan Whaley discussed her platform with College and city residents at the Slow Train Cafe. Whaley is running for the seat against incumbent Republican Governor Mike DeWine. Whaley served as mayor of Dayton …

review review UPDATE: New toy collection deadline. Bane-Welker Equipment proudly supports the Toys for Tots 2022 campaign and will be collecting toys from all locations in Indiana and Ohio by December 2. “We are proud to support this effort for a second consecutive year,” said Jason Bane, president of Bane-Welker Equipment. “Last year, everyone really …

As we head into the home stretch of election season, Americans are more polarized than ever. The ongoing pandemic and deep disagreements on economic and social issues have damaged the well-being and mental health of our country. A recent poll highlighted a disturbing consensus: Americans’ doubts about the future of democracy. No wonder the trust …

NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio (WOIO) – It’s been six years to the day since Julia Rielinger called North Royalton police for help in taking her mentally ill brother to hospital for treatment, but unfortunately this day ended in tragedy. Julia Rielinger’s brother, Jun Wang, was shot dead by North Royalton police officers in his own home …

David Butcher has many titles: husband, father, genealogist, historian and museum founder. On September 27, he was able to add one more title to his resume: a first recipient of the Black Appalachian Storytellers Scholarship. Residing in Stewart, Ohio, Butcher is the only recipient from Ohio to receive this scholarship. His co-winners include a civil …

The Findlay High School hockey team and director of the Millstream Career Center received great recognition at the Findlay Town Schools Board meeting on Monday. The Northwestern Region of the Ohio School Boards Association presented Coach Cliff Browne and the hockey team with the Excellence in Community Service Award for their continued dedication to the …

RALEIGH, North Carolina — The wife of an off-duty police officer killed in a shooting in North Carolina recalled Saturday how she tried to save him after he was shot. “I’m glad you stayed with me long enough that I could kiss your skin while it was still warm,” Jasmin Torres said at the memorial …

EAST GREENSBORO, NC (October 20, 2022) – The Office of Community Engagement at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a Community and Economic Engagement Summit on Tuesday, October 25 and Wednesday, October 26, co-sponsored by CVS Health. The summit, “Surviving and Thriving in a Post-Pandemic Economy,” will take place on the campus …

Industry News Entertainment Community Fund offers free flu shots to its members in New York and the rest of the country In the woods stars Andy Karl, Stephanie J. Block, Gavin Creel and more received their free shots after a matinee performance last weekend. Andy Karl from In the woods get a flu shot from …

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WESTLAKE, Ohio — The city’s Community Services Department is making good use of its new seniors building. On September 29, a Medicare fair was held, offering all kinds of information about Medicare and Medicaid. Beneficiaries had the opportunity to speak to experts in both fields, as the annual deadline to enroll in services or make …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A garden in an east Columbus neighborhood is slowly beautifying the city, and it’s bringing about positive change. What do you want to know A community garden on E. Livingston Ave. beautifies the city in a small way Civic Association President Kim Watkins got a group together to start working on the …

Editor’s note: This story is the second in a three-part series about Evanston’s community refrigerators and the people behind the mutual aid effort. Read the first part here. Maggie Quinn, 37, co-founder Maggie Quinn, 37, believes in the phrase ‘it takes a village’, in building community, because doing things for each other makes everything a …

FRAZER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — A family is asking the community for help as they desperately search for Darlene Harbison, a woman who has been missing for nearly a month. Harbison, 59, of Frazer Township disappeared on September 11. Her family said they need all the help they can get to navigate the woods and …

WIRO has served Ironton, Tri-State on radio for decades EDITOR’S NOTE – This is the first in a four-part series, which will run every Saturday through October. I grew up watching the pulsing red light flicker through the sycamore branches from our porch on Seventh Street. The red light crowned the top of the tower …

BOZEMAN, Montana, July 27, 2022 – Officials of the nonprofit Internet entity Yellowstone Fiber announced Thursday that they will pursue federal broadband funding to expand network construction in rural areas of its Montana footprint. With each state set to receive a minimum of $100 million to expand broadband infrastructure under the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and …

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 …

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A PIECE OF HISTORY – Preserving the history behind the Lincoln Bridge is one possible use for money from Ohio’s Appalachian Community Grants Program. STEUBENVILLE – Ask Aaron Dodds what he thinks of Ohio’s new Appalachian Community Grant program, and he’ll tell you it’s a unique opportunity, the kind of program …

Farming has never been easy, but with supply chain issues, inflation and now extreme temperatures, New Jersey farmers face some of the toughest conditions they have ever faced this summer. Many New Jerseyans looking to lend a hand and enjoy the best fresh local produce available head to a nearby farmers market. According to Chris …

Ottawa County teachers graduate from boot camp OAK HARBOR — Eighteen teachers from the Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District, Danbury Local Schools, Genoa Local Schools, Port Clinton City School District and Woodmore Local Schools have completed the second camp County Teacher Training Program during the week of June 13-16. The goal of the boot camp was …

Organizations looking to improve their communities are now raising funds through August 12 through the Gannett Foundation’s A Community Thrives grant and crowdfunding program. More than 700 organizations applied for the $2 million initiative in hopes of implementing community development ideas. In Louisville, these groups are Cedar Lake Foundation, Critically Loved, Dream Factory Inc., Kentucky …

Get ready for a block party, Mansfield! The Oasis of Love Church, 190 Chester Ave., will host its sixth annual community party taking place in and around Walter Jordan Drive, Raymond Avenue, Grant Street and Lida Streeet Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. The event is open to the public. “Our motto is ‘Unity in …

BOARDMAN, Ohio — Nancy Anne Ridder greets fans at one of several dozen folding tables placed around the perimeter of an “event room” at the Holiday Inn-Youngstown South in Boardman. She’s there for Mahoning Valley Comicon, a convention featuring actors, comic artists, and other guests. On the table in front of her are glossy 8×10 …

The School Board of Bowling Green City Schools changed its policy to require anyone not directly employed by the district to submit to a background check. School board members approved the amendment 4-0 at a special meeting Thursday. Member Tracy Hovest attended the meeting virtually and was unable to vote. The action comes after it …

TUE/7-12 Alliance Rodman Public Library Playgroup, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Main Auditorium; for ages from birth to 5 years; information at 330-821-2665, ext. 223 Summer Movie Series, 5:30 p.m., Rodman Public Library Main Auditorium; 2000 American biographical disaster drama film based on the 1997 non-fiction book of the same title. It tells the story of …

July 10, 2022 ~ Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to be in place of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton. The 2020 NBA champions don’t have much wiggle room when it comes to their finances, with three major earners in LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook on their books, while Talen-Horton Tucker, Kendrick Nunn and …

July 6—Washington Township. officials broke ground on a new $7.1 million fire station Tuesday night. The 15,259-square-foot facility at 716 E. Franklin St. next to Centerville High School will replace Fire Station 41 on Maple Avenue, township administrator Jesse Lightle said. Station 41, just off Ohio 48 behind Benham’s Grove, opened in 1969 and, at …

The Chicago-area art installation transforms thousands of government surveillance records of local Arabs and Muslims into an immersive community archive. For filmmaker Assia Boundaoui’s predominantly Arab-American neighborhood in Bridgeview, Illinois, her 2017 feature documentary “The feeling of being watched” was proof, after years of FBI surveillance of their community, that they weren’t just paranoid. “As …

WARREN – Young people this month will tell their own stories of how violence has affected them. They will speak at an NAACP-sponsored Youth Call to Action at a July 10 vigil at 3 p.m. at the Trumbull Community Action Program Building, 1230 Palmyra Road. The focus of the event will be for …

ROOT — On a recent sunny summer afternoon, you’d expect to see the SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center, 2800 Ohio St., filled with enthusiasts having fun, swimming, wading, playing, laughing. Instead, all is quiet. A sign on the door explains the disturbing calm of the establishment. – Credit: Paul Holly A sign taped to a …

HICKSVILLENY , May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: NYCB) (the “Company”) has announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend on its fixed rate non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock floating rate, series A (NYSE: NYCB PA) at the rate of $15.94 per preferred share, which is …

DEAR ABBY: I am a 19 year old trans male. I told my mom years ago, and while she didn’t stop me from transitioning, she’s definitely not supportive. Although she told him my new name and my new pronouns, she refuses to refer to me that way, even when we are alone. (I can’t tell …

anchor Image © Randall L. Schieber/Courtesy of MKSK Studios. The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) recognizes 27 landscape architects, scholars, researchers, and planners for their work and contributions to the field. Founded in 1899, ASLA is the designated professional association for the landscape architecture community in the United States. From their …

WARREN — A panel established by Warren Mayor Doug Franklin is considering 52 applications by residents and others to use a share of more than $28 million provided to Warren under the American Rescue Plan Act. The city has received approximately $31.6 million in requests from community organizations and businesses through its website …

In the summer, students spend more time at the VP, often arriving at lunchtime rather than at the end of a school day. And with 50 young men participating in the summer programming, snacks and meals are always a necessity! Make a Difference readers and community members can help provide Victory Project with materials such …

But the threats go beyond acts of violence. Amid a series of new laws targeting the LGBTQ community in South Dakota, Sioux Falls Pride recently registered as a 501(c)(4) with the IRS, which will allow them to pass the rest of the year lobbying politically to fight back. . Given the political climate, Neufeld said …

FRI/6-24 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Cards Night at Perkins, meet there at 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Colombian Good As New Shop, Methodist Church, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 20% discount on swimwear and lingerie; 50% men’s items Log House Museum and Annex open to the public from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; 75th Anniversary …

DEAN’S LISTS • DUBUQUE, Iowa– chess alexander of Mercer has been named to the University of Dubuque’s Spring Academic Deans List. To be eligible, full-time students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher • FAYETTE, Mo. – Bailey Nicole Grossman de Mercer was named to the Spring Dean’s List at Central …

DAYTON, Ohio — In a small storefront on the north side of Dayton, Michael Knote tries to provide everything his community might need. There’s a lending library, community meeting room, small theater, food pantry, free pet food and personal hygiene items, all surrounded by posters promoting positivity and lots of rainbows. It’s the kind of …

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A 15-year-old boy is in police custody after being arrested in connection with a fatal shooting near a community center in Columbus last week. The teenager was arrested for murder and felony assault in the fatal shooting of Atayia Nichols, 24, and an 18-year-old woman, Columbus police said Sunday. Police responded …

MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio – Summer arrives on June 21 and that means just days later, it’s time for Mayfield Heights’ annual summer celebration, Unity Days. From June 24-26, Mayfield Heights City Park, located off Chelmsford Road, will be where residents can enjoy food, drink, live music, children’s activities and, perhaps the most popular of all, …

October 17, 1937 – April 29, 2022 NATCHEZ – A funeral service for Margaret Janice “Jan” Priester Byrne, 84, of Natchez, who died April 29, 2022, in Natchez will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at the City of Natchez Cemetery with the Rev. . David O’Connor officiating. Visitation will be held …

THU/6-16 Alliance Rodman Public Library Book Party, 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.; skits, music and dance, quizzes and interactive stories for children of all ages; information at 330-821-2665, ext. 223 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters Bingo, doors open at 4:30 p.m., advance tickets at 6 p.m. and Jumpin’ Jack at 6:45 p.m. Kitchen …

AKRON, Ohio – The City of Akron announced that it will be offering extended hours at four community centers that serve as chilling spots for community members on Wednesday and Thursday due to forecast high temperatures. The following community centers will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday: Lawton Street …

OLMSTED FALLS, Ohio — Keep August 4-7 open this summer. Welcome to the second Olmsted People’s Heritage Days on these dates. Like last year, the community is invited to bring events, music, food and just good times to all. Some local activists have attempted this year to revive the original Olmsted Heritage Days festival, which …

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — The Johnstown branch of the NAACP began its nine-day celebration of unity to mark an emancipation anniversary with a music festival Saturday. This year marks the first day of festivities to kick off the event, and the second with more than a week of events planned to commemorate the Emancipation Anniversary. Oscar …

PORTSMOUTH—A documentary film exploring the changing identity of Portsmouth and its people is to be screened at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts on Friday, June 17 at 6 p.m. While many people found time to pursue their hobbies during the height of the COVID pandemic, Amanda Page, a Scioto County native and …

BROOKLYN, Ohio — Cleaning up the community in a big way is exactly what happened late last month in Brooklyn. “We used to work with different community cleanups before,” Brooklyn High School principal Brian Hare said. “One of our graduation requirements is 20 hours of community service. However, due to COVID, I’ve had a lot …

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – How do we reach the children of Toledo and break the cycle of violence? This is the question to which Tracee Perryman, Ph.D. devotes her life. “There’s definitely a sense of hopelessness,” says Dr. Perryman, CEO and co-founder of the Center of Hope Family Services. She works daily with children from …

WADSWORTH, Ohio – Wadsworth, once the game capital of the world, continues to lead the way in creating a vibrant and growing community, with everything from a thriving downtown retail scene to events family events such as the annual Blue Tip Festival. “For me, it’s postcard America,” said Daneen Kreuzer, who with her husband Dave …

From an early age, Scott Martin knew he wanted to work in a parks-related vocation. And since he started his professional career, he also knew he wanted to do such a job in Chattanooga, even though he’s not from here. “In the world of parks, Chattanooga is a big deal,” he said of the community …

Welcome reception. Credits: Wise Owl Multimedia The 39th IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) took place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia (USA) and online from May 23-27. CIFAR 2022 brought together the world’s top researchers and companies to share ideas and advances in the fields of robotics and automation. Nearly 8,000 …

On May 21, the Central Ohio Symphony closed its 2021-22 season with another phenomenal concert. On the program, four very different works, plus a surprise encore. Unlike the printed program, Peter Buyer’s epic “Ellis Island: America’s Dream” was the first. Since its creation 20 years ago, this seductive work has been performed almost 250 times …

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many engaged couples have delayed their nuptials out of caution or following safety guidelines. For this reason, the wedding industry experienced a dramatic drop in revenue (-35.7%) from 2019 to 2020, and the average costs of a wedding dropped by 21.6% simultaneously. However, spending has since normalized. In fact, average …

BRUNSWICK, Ohio — A sense of patriotism and community permeated the Brunswick Memorial Day parade and ceremony this year, as members of Brunswick VFW Post 9520, American Legion Post 234, area Scout troops, Brunswick Police and Fire Departments, and members of the Brunswick High School Orchestra participated in this year’s event. Jeannie Chapman and her …

Sheila Gray says she’s always enjoyed doodling and crafting. “Looks like I would draw my name and put hearts in it,” Gray said. “I’ve always liked tinkering, scrapbooking, making cards. I really like decorating and changing things up.” People around the world can watch Gray do her handicrafts on Facebook Live. She offers her craft …

CLEVELAND, OH – The NRP Group, a premier, vertically integrated multi-family housing developer, builder and manager, officially opened a 52-unit, mixed-income, multi-family community in the Glenville neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. The four-story, 52-unit building at East 105th and Churchill Road will feature one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as four integrated three-bedroom townhouses. All …

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 …

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 …