$885,000 awarded to demolish Norwood Inn in Boston Heights
BOSTON HEIGHTS — The Village of Boston Heights has been awarded $885,000 through the Ohio Demolition and Site Revitalization Program for the abatement and demolition of the deteriorating Norwood Inn on Dean Memorial Parkway, State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and State Senator Kristina Roegner announced today.The Ohio General Assembly and Governor Mike DeWine established the program to encourage economic...
Spirit Halloween to open Spirit Christmas stores for 2024 holiday season
This fall, Spirit Halloween is transforming some of its locations into ‘Spirit Christmas’ stores, bringing a fresh twist to the holiday shopping experience.Known for its extensive array of Halloween costumes and décor, Spirit Halloween is now venturing into the Christmas season by offering a wide selection of holiday items and festive activities at select locations.Starting this season, customers...
Summit County officials address skyrocketing property taxes
COLUMBUS — State lawmakers and local officials in Summit County are calling for action to address rising property taxes across Ohio.At a press conference on Wednesday, State Reps. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) and Veronica Sims (D-Akron), alongside Cuyahoga Falls City Schools Board of Education member AJ Harris and Summit County Councilwoman Liz Walters, discussed the need for state-level intervention...
Cleveland Police searching for missing 16-year-old
CLEVELAND — Sixteen-year-old Keshaun Williams, also known as "Kee," has been missing since June 17, 2023. He was last seen in the area of Fleet Avenue and Gertrude Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio.Keshaun is described as being 5'7" tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds, with black braided hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing black jogging...
$5,000 reward offered for information in Cleveland homicide case
CLEVELAND — A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Lucian Sheppard, who was killed on September 27, 2024.According to Cleveland Police, Sheppard was shot and killed while driving in the area of East 100th Street and St. Clair Avenue.His body...
Harris says resources being coordinated in “efficient and effective” manner ahead of Milton
WASHINGTON — As Hurricane Milton approaches, Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the federal government’s preparedness efforts. In a White House briefing with VP Harris and President Biden on Wednesday afternoon, Harris said that federal, state, and local agencies have been "working around the clock" to ensure resources are efficiently coordinated. She also reassured the public that once the storm passes, recovery...
Life in Ohio during the year 1950
OHIO — The year 1950 marked a time of post-war prosperity in the United States, and Ohio was no exception.As families settled into a period of economic growth, life in Ohio's towns and cities reflected the optimism and challenges of mid-century America.Cost of LivingPrices in 1950 were quite different from what Ohioans experience today. The cost of everyday...
Ohio woman sentenced to 40 years in prison for husband’s murder
TOLEDO — Amanda Hovanec, 37, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including distributing a controlled substance that led to the death of her husband, Timothy Hovanec.U.S. District Judge James R. Knepp, II, also sentenced Hovanec to 10 years of supervised release and ordered her to pay...
Road Closure announced for road in Beaver Township
BEAVER — The Beaver Police Department has announced that W. Garfield Road will be closed between Eureka Road and Elton Road.The closure will be in effect from Wednesday, October 9, 2024, through Friday, October 11, 2024.The closure is necessary to complete a culvert replacement project.Motorists are advised to follow the designated detour route via SR 7 to W....
Shooting victim found in vehicle after accident on I-70
COLUMBUS — Columbus police are investigating a shooting after officers discovered a wounded individual inside a vehicle involved in an accident on I-70 westbound near Hamilton Road.The incident occurred on October 6, 2024, at approximately 12:13 p.m.According to Columbus Police, responding officers were initially dispatched to the scene for what was reported as an injury accident.Upon arrival,...
