CW will hold workshops on the new community plan
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 …
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A burned house in Toledo disturbs the neighbors
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – On East Weber Street in the Lagrange neighborhood of Toledo sits a vacant eyesore. According to neighbors, the house caught fire years ago, and it has been deteriorating ever since. “It’s very scary to see that there because, as you can see, the trees have grown, and the weeds are taking …
Minnesota’s pheasant population takes a big leap
UNDATED – Good news for pheasant hunters in Minnesota, there are more birds in almost every region of the state. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the annual roadside survey shows an 18% increase in pheasants from last year and a similar percentage above the 10-year average. The statewide pheasant index this year was …
Global Cleveland’s “Welcome Week” Highlights Refugee and Immigrant Population in Northeast Ohio | The sound of ideas
Since the inception of the US refugee resettlement program in 1980, more than 3 million refugees have been accepted into this country. Under the Trump administration, the program has seen steep cuts as admissions fell to a record low of 18,000 in 2020, from an average of about 70,000 a year under the Obama administration, …
Global Cleveland’s “Welcome Week” Highlights Refugee and Immigrant Population in Northeast Ohio | The sound of ideas
Since the inception of the US refugee resettlement program in 1980, more than 3 million refugees have been accepted into this country. Under the Trump administration, the program has seen steep cuts as admissions fell to a record low of 18,000 in 2020, from an average of about 70,000 a year under the Obama administration, …
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Brooklyn City Schools student arrested for social media threats against district
BROOKLYN, Ohio (WOIO) – Brooklyn police have confirmed that an underage Brooklyn City Schools student was arrested Sept. 7 for making threats toward the district on social media. Det. Joseph Bugaj said the BPD responded to a report of a threatening message to schools in the city of Brooklyn posted on social media on August …
Neighborhood Grant Program accepting applications
LIMA – The Department of Housing and Neighborhoods of the City of Lima is now accepting applications for the 2022 Annual Matching Grants Program for Neighborhoods in the City of Lima. The program will allow neighborhood organizations to carry out city improvement projects. Applicants must start their project by October 17 and complete the project …
‘I can’t afford to live in the district where I work’: 6,000 Seattle teachers and support staff on strike, canceling first day of school
Six thousand teachers and support staff in Seattle, Washington, went on strike this morning, canceling the first day of classes for 50,000 students in the state’s largest school district. The strike followed a 95% vote of teachers, paraprofessionals and office workers to authorize the strike. Seattle teachers at Nova High School (Source: SEA) The Seattle …
Community Leaders Discuss Citizens’ Oversight Council
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 …
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Avon Police School Community on how to act in an emergency
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 …
Richest school district in each state – 24/7 Wall St.
Special report September 5, 2022 8:00 a.m. Last updated: September 5, 2022 8:50 a.m. Disparities in school spending have been a point of contention in the US public education system for decades. Since public schools generally receive most of their funding from local sources such as property taxes, wealthier districts are often better funded than …
Looking to tomorrow – News-Herald
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 …
Herrell offers to help municipalities in his district tap into bipartisan infrastructure law money
U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell, RN.M., said her office stands ready to help municipalities in her district apply for federal funds included in the bipartisan Infrastructure Act — a law she says “is full of pet projects, Washington trash, and frivolous spending simply to appease entrenched insiders. The three New Mexico congressmen participated in a congressional …
Our neighborhood as it was – QNS.com
In last month’s Old Timer, we looked at the life of master carousel carver Daniel C. Muller and the creation of a carousel in Forest Park in 1923. For four decades, residents of Woodhaven and other communities surrounding Forest Park have had fun the old-fashioned way in our carousel. But on December 10, 1966, tragedy …
Familiar faces King and Wallace face off in State Senate District 28 race
The pair seeking to represent State Senate District 28 both ran against State Sen. Bob Ballinger, R-Ozark, in 2018. They now face each other in the Nov. 8 general election. Green Forest’s Bryan King won his Republican primary against incumbent Ballinger in May. King makes an attempt at a legislative comeback. He was the incumbent …
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Vacant house in East Toledo awaiting demolition
EAST TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – On the corner of Navarre Avenue and Yondota sits an abandoned horror. neighbors say they were told it was going to be demolished a long time ago. Yet years later, the property is covered in vines and poison oaks. “It makes our neighborhood even worse and we don’t want that, …
District 10 Week 2 High School Football Scoreboard and Highlights
Khalon Simmons has a big game for Meadville Meadville standout running back Khalon Simmons ran for four touchdowns and threw one in a 55-6 win over Corry. Tom Reisenweber, Erie Times-News Final: Cathedral Prep 22, Clarkson North (Canada) 17 Get ready with an incredible comeback win in the dying seconds as Suhtaun Lewis scores for …
Cleveland City Council names finalists for Community Policing Commission
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 …
Neighborhood Guide: Grandview in Columbus, Ohio
When you’re heading towards grandviewyou visit a place in Columbus known for local shopping — this ranges from local restaurants to cafes to furniture stores. The neighborhood has grown since the beginnings of our town, so we wanted to check what is currently being prepared here. If you haven’t explored in a while, it might …
Northeastern Ohio School District Negotiations Continue
NILES, Ohio — Negotiations for a school district in northeast Ohio are winding down. What do you want to know The Niles Education Association’s contract with the council ends Wednesday at midnight As with the Columbus City schools, negotiations have taken place since March with no agreement Also similar to CCS/CEA, unfair labor practices were …
Growth, student housing has neighborhood residents near Wake Forest University calling for new restrictions on development | Local News
Residents of Oak Crest are neither blind nor deaf. Their memories are also long. Compared to many developments around the city, their neighborhood is small. Oak Crest, while lacking the official designation required for tax credits, is considered historic – primarily for its location either side of Polo Road nestled against the campus of Wake …
Rocky River Historical Society invites community churches to share their stories: West Shore Chatter
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. …
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Lorain school security guard on leave for excessive force investigation, district says
LORAIN, Ohio (WOIO) – City of Lorain Schools confirmed Monday that a high school security guard is on paid administrative leave while investigating excessive force. According to a news release, the impugned actions took place on August 25 as the officer responded to a fight between female students in the women’s restroom. School officials said …
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Purple Heart City signs installed at entrances to Berea: Community Voices
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 …
School district plans possible strike | News, Sports, Jobs
NILES — The days are drawing to a close for the Niles Education Association and the Niles Board of Education to reach an agreement on a new contract before the union goes on strike at midnight on Thursday. In the event of a strike, the district has released an alternate learning plan. School …
Residents, officials and UC concerned about rowdy parties in CUF neighborhood
CINCINNATI — In the CUF neighborhood, some residents are fed up with rowdy students, after some threw a big party last week. Some videos of the party are circulating on social networks. A video shows students setting fire to a shopping cart and throwing it off the roof of a building. Another video showed hundreds …
pod architecture + design unveils plans for community boutique hotel in Louisville
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 …
Judge certifies recount of losing candidate Jessica Neal in 24th Senate District race
Campbell County Judge Daniel Zalla certified the recount in the Republican Senate District 24 primary election between Jessica Neal and Shelley Funke Frommeyer. Zalla’s opinion said that after the recount, Neal definitely lost the election – and the opinion also said it also showed that what some voter fraud theorists say publicly is radically different …
Mentor Community Recreation Center Update / FAQ
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 …
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House on Tracy Street storing tires
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) — Residents of Tracy Street are tired of a home that has stock tires front and back. It is not the first, as it was only last year that the lessee was ordered to remove another stock of tires. According to the neighbors, it took two semi-trailers to transport all the tires …
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KKK flyers left in the Springfield neighborhood; “We don’t want your hate mail,” says resident – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
SPRINGFIELD — Bruce Wagle, president of the Roseland Neighborhood Association, has a message for anyone who left KKK flyers in his Springfield neighborhood: “Keep it, because we don’t want your junk mail, your hate mail, here. Roseland is one of several neighborhoods in town where someone left the flyers, which are apparently an attempt to …
Richland School District Sued Over Student Bus Stop Crash
Information has emerged about a lawsuit filed against the Richland School District regarding an accident at a bus stop last October. The student was hit by a vehicle as he crossed the street after the bus left, lawsuit alleges A local Tri-City and Yakima law firm filed a lawsuit in Benton County Superior Court, claiming …
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Westlake welcomes students and community back to school after summer break
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 …
Video shows aggressive fox repeatedly attacking woman in New York neighborhood
A startling video of a fox attack in upstate New York surfaced online this week. The footage, which appears to have been recorded by home surveillance cameras and is date stamped July 25, shows a woman fending off the animal as it repeatedly attacks her in the front yard of her Ithaca home. The clip …
Agave & Rye set to open vibrant space in Cleveland’s warehouse district (photos)
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Step into Agave & Rye, and it’s like stepping into a vibrant and colorful museum of modern art. Massive and luminous murals appear. Statues of dogs are placed near the tables. Exotic Chihuly-like swirling glass light fixtures hang down. Caged chandeliers hang. Except this “museum” has tequila. And bourbons. And tacos. As …
McKinley Place neighbors collect school supplies for Lakewood Community Services: A Place in the Sun
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, …
Columbus strike: Teachers in Ohio’s largest school district vote to strike just before start of school year
The Columbus Education Association – which represents more than 4,000 teachers, nurses and other education professionals in the Columbus City Schools District – said it would be its first strike in decades. “94% of Columbus Education Association (CEA) members voted to reject the (school’s) board’s last, best and final offer and went on strike for …
Springboro Council Takes Proposed Beverage District Expansion to Next Stage
Aug. 19—Several people attended a public hearing on Thursday to seek comments on plans to expand Springboro’s designated outdoor refreshment area in the downtown historic district. However, only two people, one for and one against the proposal, shared their comments with council during the public hearing. Jack Blosser, executive director of the Springboro Area Chamber …
Richard Freund, renowned scholar and archaeologist, dies | Herald Community Newspapers
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 …
Cleveland Begins Installing Speed Tables to Slow Drivers on Neighborhood Streets | New
Cleveland installed the first of more than a dozen speed tables to slow drivers on residential streets. Mayor Justin Bibb and members of the Cleveland City Council introduced the first rubberized speed table — which looks like a wider, flatter speed bump — on Corlett Avenue in the Union-Miles neighborhood. “I’ve long believed that as …
Cleveland begins installing speed tables to slow drivers down neighborhood streets
Cleveland installed the first of more than a dozen speed tables to slow drivers on residential streets. Mayor Justin Bibb and members of the Cleveland City Council introduced the first rubberized speed table — which looks like a wider, flatter speed bump — on Corlett Avenue in the Union-Miles neighborhood. “I’ve long believed that as …
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East Toledo home long overdue for demolition
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Residents of Seaman Street in East Toledo have been working to revitalize their community, however, a vacant house on the block is hampering progress. Residents said the orange demolition notice had been posted on the home for three years, but the structure is still standing. “It is empty, it has been …
This group is planning an uplifting community near One Pratt Park – what you need to know
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 …
Football playoff push begins early in district’s new Class 3A 10-15 teams
Save An Eye Football Game Highlights Check out tons of highlights from the 84th Annual Save An Eye Football Game. Tom Reisenweber, Erie Times-News The District 10 football playoffs aren’t expected to begin until early November. Bill McNally of Girard, like all the other coaches of his Class 3A teams, is aware of this. The …
A baseball diamond will be named after José Ramírez in the Clark/Fulton neighborhood
CLEVELAND — As part of CLE Inspires Week powered by Kaulig Giving, Cleveland Guardians Charities announced a new Fields for the Future project with the financial support of four-time Guardians All-Star 3B José Ramírez and in partnership with the City of Cleveland. CGC is in the process of donating a grass baseball/softball field to the …
Community calendar | News, Sports, Jobs
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 …
Cleveland passed the baton for a $10 million federal transportation grant for the Hough district | New
Cleveland failed to secure a $10.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to redesign East 66th Street in the city’s Hough neighborhood. The project, dubbed DREAM 66, would add a multipurpose path, a wider sidewalk, crosswalks, benches and bicycle parking to the street. The federal government grant $2.2 billion RAISE program would have …
Akron’s Kenmore neighborhood wants to be “Music Row”
Tina Boyes, head of the Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance, has been working since 2017 to make Kenmore Boulevard exciting again. For every new business, there are still spaces like the old Hairston Appliance store quietly awaiting a new tenant. Boyes began consulting with Dallas-based Better Block five years ago on how to make the boulevard more …
Boulder County Democrats Select Junie Joseph as Party Candidate for House District 10 | Elections
A Democratic vacancy committee in Boulder-based House District 10 has chosen Junie Joseph as the party’s candidate for the general election. Joseph, who was elected to the Boulder City Council in 2019 and a former Pro Tem mayor, will replace Rep. Edie Hooton in the November ballot. Originally from Haiti, she moved to the United …
Letters: District 3 | Reid Hillview
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. District 3 Needscouncilor who cares Re. “City boss wants ‘break’ on tiny houses”, page B1, August 2: Without discussing the merits of tiny homes or debating the best place to put them, I couldn’t help but notice that City Council …
William Watts of Vicksburg Receives Entergy Community Power Scholarship
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 …
How to respond to both population growth and climate change?
Today, Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. But in my view, it was not NATO expansion that enabled Putin’s criminality; it is the expansion of our homes and cars. Across Ukraine, Russia, Iraq, Venezuela and the Arabian Peninsula, people are suffering from the West’s dependence on cheap energy and the dictators that this dependence empowers. …
Columbus’ Latino Festival shows the diversity and unity of the Latino community
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 …
STD Capital of America is rumored to be in the Florida neighborhood
It’s no secret that The Villages has been a hotbed of swingers. Central Florida’s retirement community was the fastest growing metropolitan area in the country just a few years ago. Residents often feel like they have to justify why they moved to the neighborhood so they won’t be judged. The Tampa Bay Times wrote a …
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Traffic calming work begins in the Sunset Heights neighborhood next week
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – Roadwork will begin Monday, August 15 to raise the intersection of Chestnut Drive and Ohio Avenue, and construct two speed cushions in the Sunset Heights neighborhood as part of intersection safety improvements in the city and traffic calming efforts. . One speed pad will be located on Maryland Avenue near Trinity …
Judge rejects Bedford’s bid to keep community hospital open
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 …
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A vacant eyesore on Seaman Street in East Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – A vacant home infested with raccoons has been troubling a local community for years. Residents of Seaman Street in East Toledo said when the owners died more than a decade ago, the place began to fall apart. “It reminds me of Halloween every day, it’s awful. I’ve never seen the street …
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Drexel is offering a 50% tuition break for community college students in Pa. and NJ
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 …
US PlayStation sales shift, matching pandemic population shifts
Sales of PlayStation products have migrated with the US population, from major metropolitan areas to small towns, according to a Sony executive who believes the migration is linked to population shifts related to the pandemic. Why is this important: One way to understand what has happened in the country over the past few years is …
Lighthouse Park opens this month in Cleveland’s warehouse district
CLEVELAND – A pocket park paying homage to Cleveland’s original lighthouse that stood on the corner of West 9e The main street and avenue are nearing completion and a grand opening celebration is planned for later this month. Lighthouse Park is a project that has been in the works for years and was planned with …
West Virginia’s Already Highest Trans Youth Population Per Capita May Be Understated: Study
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A West Virginia University study found that the population of young people who do not identify with their gender at birth may be much higher than previous estimates. “Young people of diverse gender identities are amazing young people and, as our study revealed, many of them live …
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Regional Sewer District Holds Town Halls for Horseshoe Lake Dam Removal and Doan Creek Restoration
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — A community-centered planning process to redesign up to 60 acres of potential parks around Horseshoe Lake begins with two public forums later this month. The lake bed itself comprises about 12 acres of that expanse, but has been drained since 2019 due to “significant issues with the structural integrity of the …
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Orange School Board Authorizes Investment Advisor to Trade for District
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio — The Orange School Board has authorized Treasurer Todd Puster to recalibrate the district’s investment portfolio based on recommendations from an advisor the district has employed since 2015. Cincinnati-based RedTree Investment Group will continue to serve as the District’s investment advisor and now has the authority to make financial transactions it deems …
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Marietta City Superintendent of Schools prepares for a fresh start and a new district
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) — “Starting first year here, getting to know all the administrators this week, and finding out where we are in program adoption,” says Brad Silvus, Superintendent of Schools for the City of Marietta. “We have several new study programs that we are in place and ready to move forward.” New superintendent, Brad …
DVIDS – News – Pittsburgh District Commander Reflects on First Year in Command
PITTSBURGH — Col. Adam Czekanski has commanded the Pittsburgh District of the US Army Corps of Engineers for just over a year. Looking back on the past year, he reflects on the accomplishments of the district staff who manage the 23 locks and navigation dams, 16 multi-purpose flood damage reduction reservoirs, 80 local flood reduction …
COMMUNITY CALENDAR | News, Sports, Jobs
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 …
Four killed in shooting in Ohio neighborhood; authorities launch a manhunt
Four people were fatally shot in an Ohio neighborhood, authorities said as they searched for a man believed to be armed and dangerous. Butler Township Police in Montgomery County said officers were called to the area shortly before noon Friday to a report of gunfire. Chief John Porter said four victims …
4 killed in Ohio district; authorities launch a manhunt
Comment this story Comment DAYTON, Ohio — Four people were fatally shot in an Ohio neighborhood, authorities said Saturday as they searched for a man believed to be armed and dangerous. Butler Township Police in Montgomery County said officers were called to the area shortly before noon Friday to a report of gunfire. Chief John …
Community Learning Centers STARS program keeps students busy over summer – BG Independent News
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 …
4 killed in Ohio district; Authorities launch a manhunt
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Four people were fatally shot in an Ohio neighborhood, authorities said Saturday as they searched for a man believed to be armed and dangerous. Butler Township Police in Montgomery County said officers were called to the area shortly before noon Friday to a report of gunfire. Chief John Porter said four …
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Dogs help keep local goose population moving
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) — This is an issue that, frankly, has a lot of people honking their horns. We talk about the growing number of Canada geese that inhabit our area. There is a human way to help manage the problem and that involves four-legged helpers. You certainly don’t have to go far to find …
Rocky start for company hired to transport Lorain students to a district working on “Plan B” – Morning Journal
The relationship between the schools in the town of Lorain and the bus company it hired this spring to transport the students has got off to a good start. In April, schools in the city of Lorain elected to hire Auxilio Services for bus students for the 2022-23 school year, replacing First Student, which had …
‘Chicago Tonight’ in your neighborhood: Avalon Park | Chicago News
Chicago’s Avalon Park is named after its park of nearly 11 hectareswhich has a gym, tennis courts, baseball diamonds and a swimming pool. This pool has been open at least five days a week this summer, despite a citywide shortage of lifeguards, according to Shedrene O’Neal, chair of the Avalon Park advisory board. “It’s just …
Impacts of rural population loss
EDGECOME COUNTY, NC – Populations in North Carolina’s small towns are declining as more people flock to our state’s big cities. What do you want to know Populations in rural North Carolina are declining Edgecombe County’s population has dropped more than 13% in the past decade Small towns remain attractive for individuals and businesses Yalem …
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Dogs help keep local goose population moving
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) — This is an issue that, frankly, has a lot of people honking their horns. We talk about the growing number of Canada geese that inhabit our area. There is a human way to help manage the problem and that involves four-legged helpers. You certainly don’t have to go far to find …
Colorado Stands Up For Jayland Walker, Demands Community Control Of Police
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 …
Ohio Department of Health awards $7 million to 26 community organizations
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 …
How My Ohio District Recruits and Retains Black Teachers – The 74
register here for The 74’s daily newsletter. Donate here to support The 74’s independent journalism. Having at least one black teacher in elementary school reduces the odds of dropping out by 29% among low-income black students and 39% among very low-income black males. Black students who have only one black third-grade teacher are 13% more …
Research: Rating Action: Moody’s Raises Bath Local School District, OH Issuer and GO Ratings to Aa3; positive outlook suppressed
No related data. © 2022 Moody’s Corporation, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., Moody’s Analytics, Inc. and/or their licensors and affiliates (collectively, “MOODY’S”). All rights reserved. THE CREDIT RATINGS ISSUED BY MOODY’S CREDIT RATINGS AFFILIATES CONSTITUTE THEIR CURRENT OPINIONS ON THE RELATIVE FUTURE CREDIT RISK OF THE ENTITIES, CREDIT COMMITMENTS OR INDEBTEDNESS OR SECURITIES ASSOCIATED WITH …
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‘A warrior in law enforcement;’ Community Honors Late Clark County Deputy Matthew Yates at Funeral – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
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 …
How NJ Shrunk Its Homestay Population By The Thousands
Compared to just five years ago, the number of minors placed in foster care in the Garden State is down by more than 2,700. The New Jersey Department of Children and Families attributes the decline to a change in culture that places more emphasis on strengthening families following reports of abuse or neglect, rather than …
🌱 Senate District Map + County Jail Wish Lists + Trade Expo
Hi friends! It’s Monday in Strongsville and I’m back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what’s happening locally. Let’s do it… First, today’s weather forecast: Wet; a wandering storm pm. High: 85 Low: 66. Here are the top three stories from today in Strongsville: The new state senate district map has …
Flint general surgeon Dr. Jondy is making a lasting impact on the community
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 …
First Community posts decline in net income
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 …
🌱 Progress in the renovation of the Great Lakes + Vistula Hyperloop district
Hello, Toledo. I’m here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what’s happening in town. Here is… First, today’s weather forecast: Rather sunny and pleasant. High: 82 Low: 62. Here are the top five stories from today in Toledo: The Great Lakes Hyper Loop took a step closer to …
“The Great Age Reboot” explores the impact of population change
Imagine a future where a 90 year old can live with the quality of life of a 40 year old. It’s not too far off — potentially within a decade, according to projections in a forthcoming book by Dr. Michael Roizen, 76, director emeritus of wellness at the Cleveland Clinic; Al Ratner, 94, former chairman …
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Cleveland community calls on city to do more after 21 people were shot in a week
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 …
16-year-old boy shot and killed in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood, police say
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot and killed in the Tremont neighborhood on Wednesday, police say. Arthur M. McKeller of Cleveland Heights was fatally shot around 4:25 p.m. He was found lying in the grass near a residence in the 1700 block of Clark Avenue, according to police and the County Medical …
Cuyahoga Falls joins Power a Clean Future Ohio; seeks feedback on community sustainability workshops
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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Dave Chappelle’s company buys Oregon district building, records show – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
DAYTON — The company owned by popular comedian Dave Chappelle has purchased a building in the Oregon district that currently houses a popular comedy club, property records show. >> RELATED: Report: Oberer scraps Yellow Springs development on land near Chappelle’s home Chappelle’s company, Iron Table Holdings LLC, is now listed as the owner of 101 …
Who is Linda Lukacs? She Runs In District 2 Against Jen Campbell – Part 1
By Judi Curry There’s one thing about the San Diego City Council that some people don’t realize. Council seats are bipartisan. Whether the “owner” of that seat is a Democrat or a Republican should make no difference. They are elected to do the best for the community. Suffice it to say, the Holder is well …
Research: Rating Action: Moody’s Raises Fayetteville Perry Local School District, OH Issuer, and GOULT Ratings to A1
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Akron nonprofit provides second chances and place to stay for homeless people
It is literally a breath of fresh air for the people of an Akron community. In a few hours, the crews will open a housing center to help people struggling with mental illness and homelessness. It’s called the Naomi Project, and it’s built to help those get back on their feet and find long-term stability. …
Tamia Chappman’s older sister dies in shooting in Cleveland’s South Collinwood neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two teenage sisters suffered violent deaths just three years apart. Torionne Chappman, 18, the older sister of Tamia Chappman, died on Nottingham Road in Cleveland on Saturday after two men fired shots inside the vehicle she was in, police said. Tamia Chappman, 13, died in December 2019 when she was hit by …
The largest city with the oldest population in each state – 24/7 Wall St.
The American population is older today than it has been since record keeping began. The median age in the United States is 38.2, down from 36.9 a decade ago and under 30 in the 1970s. This trend is the result of several factors – long and short term. For one thing, Americans are now living …
Research: Rating Action: Moody’s Upgrades Fostoria City School District, OH Transmitter, and GOULT Ratings from A2 to A3
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Health Catalyst and Akron Children’s Hospital Partner to Advance Population Health Efforts
SALT LAKE CITY, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Health Catalyst, Inc. (“Health Catalyst”, Nasdaq: HCAT), a leading provider of data and analytics technologies and services for healthcare organizations, today announced today a broad, multi-year strategic partnership with Akron Children’s Hospital (Akron Children’s), a leading pediatric health system in the Northeast Ohio with two hospitals and …
After Spring Loss, North Olmsted City School District Returns to Fall Ballot with New Tax
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio – Less than three months after 58% of residents voted against the North Olmsted City School District’s combined $7.8 million operating tax and bond issue, the school board has approved last week the implementation of the same demand for fresh money on the Ballot of November 8. “Our financial needs are serious; …
Residents of Cleveland’s Central Ward yearn for a grocery store as negotiations drag on
When Tesia McDonald, a resident of the centre, wants to get fresh groceries for her four children, she has to walk about 30 to 40 minutes, shop, and then bring it all home. Since she doesn’t have a car, McDonald’s can sometimes take a bus to the store. It helps, but she said public transit …
Stock Review of Richmond Mutual Bancorporation (NASDAQ:RMBI) and Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC)
Richmond Mutual Bancorporation (NASDAQ:RMBI – Get Rating) and Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC – Get Rating) are both small cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We’ll compare the two companies based on valuation strength, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, risk, and analyst recommendations. Analyst Recommendations This is a summary of current ratings and …
Appalachian Community Grant expected to create new opportunities | News, Sports, Jobs
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 …
Panel Highlights Challenges and Progress in Helping the Homeless | New
A Bakersfield nonprofit director tackling homelessness highlighted how the city achieved zero people considered “chronically homeless” in March 2020 during a panel discussion on Friday. The group also shared how partnerships and education can improve the situation that has allowed these numbers to rise during the pandemic. Mary Scott, director of customer services for the …
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Town of Lakewood launches neighborhood paramedic program
LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) — It’s a sentiment any adult, including Miss Ameeya, can’t shake. I wondered if something happened to an elderly parent, like a fall, and he needed paramedics right away. That’s why the Town of Lakewood is launching a neighborhood paramedic program. Paramedic Mike Sanders told 19 News how it would work. “We …
NJ Farmers Markets are full of food, fun and community spirit
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 …
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45 Newport students forced to move out of apartment complex, district says
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Ky. (WXIX) – Newport Independent Schools is among those seeking to help the hundreds of tenants moving out of Victoria Square apartments. A district spokesperson said up to 45 students would be affected after the apartments’ new owner delivered mass departure notices ahead of planned renovations. The spokesperson said students can continue to …
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two vacant apartments in Lagrange concerning an elderly neighbor
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – On the corner of Chestnut and Noble are two homes that have been empty for years. Joanna Quinn, who lives next door, has been pushing for years to have them demolished. “They’ve been like this for years. I constantly called the city about it, trying to get them torn down. Cats, …
Lakewood Launches Innovative Neighborhood Paramedics Program
LAKEWOOD, Ohio – Lakewood EMS last year responded to more than 650 calls from seniors injured in falls. More than half of these incidents were serious enough to require transport to a hospital or emergency room. With preventative efforts and care in mind, the city is taking a proactive approach designed to reduce 911 ambulance …
Ottawa County teachers endure boot camp
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 …
Research: Rating Action: Moody’s Improves Groveport-Madison Local School District, OH Transmitter, and GO Rating from A1 to A2
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Local shelters offer the homeless population a place to cool off
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Homeless people often face a life-or-death struggle to stay warm in the winter, but being able to escape the heat in the summer is just as important. Here in Toledo, there is a solution: St. Paul’s Community Center and Cherry Street Mission Ministries provide people with a place to cool off …
North Texas population tops 8 million — and counting, data shows
Here is an amazing growth milestone for North Texas: the region’s population now exceeds the population of Washington State. New Data of the North Central Texas Council of Governments indicates that as of January 1, approximately 8,097,170 people lived in the 16-county area. The region includes the 12 counties of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, …
Jackson and Lordstown Plan to Create Joint Economic Development District | News, Sports, Jobs
LORDSTOWN — Officials for the Village of Lordstown and the Township of Jackson are considering the idea of forming a joint economic development district off Tod Avenue that includes properties in both communities. Jackson Township trustees attended Monday’s Lordstown council meeting to hear what would be involved if the two communities decided to …
Hank DeZutter, reporter who championed neighborhood news and profiled Barack Obama in 1995, dies at 80
LINCOLN PARK — Hank DeZutter combined the street smarts of a Chicago reporter, the whimsy of a jazz-loving poet, and a reformer’s distaste for things unfair or unjust. But while doing and teaching journalism in a career spanning half a century of social and political change, DeZutter is best known to those who knew him. …
Gannett A Community Thrives Program: How to Donate
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 …
Minneapolis project explores network resilience at the neighborhood level
GRID: Xcel Energy is partnering with community groups to develop “Resilience Centers” in three Minneapolis neighborhoods where solar and storage-powered microgrids will provide emergency backup power and additional grid balancing options. (Energy Information Network) TOO:• A team of American researchers is studying how power outages affect public healthwhich is part of a burgeoning new field …
Oasis of Love Church to Host Sixth Annual Community Party
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 …
Pennsylvania native says fan conventions are a ‘Scream’ | Community
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 …
Postman needs security escort in Toledo neighborhood
A letter to residents indicated that a postman’s safety was at risk. When delivery resumed, the carrier was accompanied by a security escort. TOLEDO, Ohio – A south Toledo neighborhood was without mail delivery for about a week, after security concerns for one of its letter carriers led the United States Postal Service to suspend …
Oberlin City School District welcomes new group principal – Morning Journal
Feeling the beat of the musical instruments coming together has Ryan Jaeckin, the Oberlin City School District’s new band manager, grinning from ear to ear. Sitting in the music room at Oberlin High School, surrounded by trophies and award plaques from previous years, Jaeckin, 22, knows he has big shoes to fill — but he …
Immigration and abortion take center stage in 4th congressional district GOP debate Missouri Independent
Migrants seeking to enter the United States need easier access to temporary work permits, and long-term residents need a path to citizenship, Stockton Farmer Kalena Bruce said Thursday during the Republican debate in the 4th congressional district. Bruce, who said farmers and ranchers need a reliable workforce, also called for stronger border controls. But her …