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 …