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Armed Lake County driver arrested after ramming woman’s car, deputies say
PAINESVILLE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) - Lake County deputies say they arrested a 41-year-old man Tuesday after he allegedly threatened a woman. According to the sheriff, the investigation involving Justin White, of Mentor, began following reports that a driver was waving a gun and going speeds of 100 MPH on State Route 2.
U.S. News & World Report Recognizes LECOM Among 2024 Best Medical Schools
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) ranks 46th in the nation for the Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care and 39th for Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas among 168 schools, according to the 2024 Best Medical Schools report by U.S. News & World Report. “LECOM’s consistent rankings on...
City of Mentor’s unemployment rate increases to 3.9%
The unemployment rate for the City of Mentor increased 0.1% to 3.9% for the month of June 2024. One year ago, the unemployment rate was 3.5%. In Lake County, the unemployment rate increased 0.2% to 4.1% for the month of June; one year prior, it was 3.7%. Among cities in...
See all homes sold in Mentor, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Mentor reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 9 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,244-square-foot home on Tall Oaks Drive in Mentor that sold for $287,500. 11...
A giant lizard usually found in Africa surprises Lake County resident in backyard
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio — This is not what you expect to find when you venture into your backyard, at least not in Northeast Ohio. Willoughby police were called to a home Thursday when a resident was startled to find a giant reptile in the backyard. Police said in a post on social media it’s believed to be a Nile monitor. The Nile monitor usually is found in sub-Saharan Africa, not in Lake County.
Northeast Ohio Forecast: Sunny Skies, Warm Temps Ahead
Cleveland, OH – Cleveland and surrounding areas are in for a delightful weather experience today, with sunny skies and temperatures hovering around 80 degrees. Residents can look forward to a fantastic Friday with clear conditions perfect for outdoor activities. According to the US National Weather Service in Cleveland, the...
Burn the Jukebox to play at Mayfield Village’s The Grove Amphitheater
Burn the Jukebox, an up-and-coming band from Pennsylvania, will be making its way to Mayfield Village’s The Grove Amphitheater on July 26. Continuing Mayfield Village’s summer concert series, Burn the Jukebox, is a quartet featuring teenagers Virginia Franks on bass and vocals, Ethan Cutillo on keyboard and vocals, Luke Vanchure on guitar, and Carter Dennis on drums.
Nationwide plans 5% staff reduction in its insurance business over the next year
Nationwide said Friday that it plans to reduce its headcount by about 5% over the next year. The insurer and financial services company said the cuts will come from its property and casualty operations and its technology teams. There will be no cuts in the company's financial services operations. Nationwide said it hopes...
Here are the best 10 offensive linemen ahead of 2024 high school football season
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. While they typically don’t receive the headlines as skilled position players, offensive linemen are vital to any offense, creating holes for running backs to race downfield and blocking dangerous defensive linemen to protect the quarterback in the passing game. ...
Ohio fire departments dealing with staffing shortfall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A special day at the Ohio Fire Academy -- 19 cadets committed to making an impact in their communities. The group graduated and is set to get to work immediately. Their efforts are needed now more than ever as departments deal with staffing shortages. It's...
Gov. Mike DeWine signs 20+ bills into law, including measures on ballot-issue numbers, illegal stunt driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Gov. Mike DeWine has signed more than 20 bills in the past two days dealing with a wide range of topics, from toughening penalties for stunt driving to changing how statewide ballot issues are numbered. The bills, which become law in late October after the state’s usual 90-day...
Love’s Opens Ohio Site, Remodels New Mexico Store
Love’s Travel Stops recently announced the opening of two stores — one in Delphos, Ohio, which is a new store, and one in Las Cruces, N.M., a remodeled site. The Ohio site is located off of US 30 and Lincoln Highway and is open 24/7. Inside, the c-store offers all the amenities Love’s is known for including fresh food and drinks, Love’s-branded snacks and a Hardees. For drivers, the location adds 86 truck parking spaces to Love’s network.
State Awards Tolles $600K To Renovate Cybersecurity Lab
PLAIN CITY – When Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s capital budget in late June, Tolles Career and Technical Center was among the benefactors. The school, which serves students in seven area school districts, was awarded $600,000 specifically to assist in renovating its cybersecurity lab. “The cybersecurity program is...
No Bones About It: Ohio Should Elect Donnelly, Stewart and Forbes to Ohio Supreme Court by C. Ellen Connally
In 2017, Michael Berkheimer went to dinner at Wings on Brookwood, a family-owned and -operated restaurant in Hamilton, Ohio. Berkheimer placed his usual order of boneless chicken wings with parmesan garlic. While eating his second boneless wing he felt like something went down the wrong way. Berkheimer went to the...
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