A major piece of Wadsworth’s Brickyard redevelopment is getting closer to completion, with city officials reporting that approximately 75% of the passive park’s trails are now finished. The update was shared with Wadsworth City Council’s Public Ways Committee on Monday, Nov. 9. According to city officials, the remaining trail work Read more
If you love Christmas movies, you’ll want to keep an eye out for a couple of familiar Northeast Ohio locations on your screen this holiday season! Two Christmas movies filmed in Medina last winter are making their way to television and streaming, with both featuring scenes shot inside the popular Read more
A major leadership shakeup is underway at Akron-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, with the company’s new interim CEO set to receive a compensation package valued at more than $1.3 million per month. The tiremaker announced Monday that CEO and President Mark Stewart is leaving the company and its board Read more
A dangerous driving activity involving drivers intentionally running stop signs is raising concerns in northeast Ohio, following reports of a serious crash in Medina. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is sharing a warning from the Ohio School Safety Center about an activity reportedly known as “Beat the Sign.” The challenge Read more
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Ryan Chester Milligan, the 36-year-old North Royalton firefighter who died November 2 while battling a house fire in Broadview Heights. Milligan served more than a decade as a firefighter and paramedic with departments in Newburgh, Northfield, Seven Hills and North Royalton. Remembered for his Read more
Cleveland Clinic researchers are investigating a concerning trend: bladder cancer appears to be increasing among women under 50. Historically, men have been four times more likely to develop bladder cancer, but researchers say that gap appears to be narrowing among younger patients. Dr. Laura Bukavina, a Cleveland Clinic urologic oncologist, Read more
The ongoing legal battle over Glenville High School’s football playoff eligibility has taken another turn, and this time, the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s decision stands. The Eighth District Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the OHSAA can enforce its October 29 decision removing Glenville from the state football playoffs. Read more
A new Ohio law aims to make sure veterans who end up in jail don’t miss out on important services that could help them get back on their feet. The law, which took effect September 23, requires correctional facilities to verify veteran status within three days of booking. Ohio Supreme Read more
Downtown Akron is getting ready to welcome the holiday season as Lock 3 kicks off its 22nd year of Winterblast on Friday, November 27, with a full day of family-friendly festivities. Opening day runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., featuring ice skating, holiday shopping, the return of the Welcome Read more
After three years in a historic home near Copley Circle, Velvet Vintage Boutique is packing up and preparing for a fresh start in Norton. The women-owned boutique closed its Copley location at 1463 South Cleveland-Massillon Road on October 25. The charming, two-story green house, built in 1882, is slated for Read more
