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Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio face budget shortfall, could close locations in Cuyahoga County
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio (BGCNEO) could shutter locations in Cuyahoga County as the organization grapples with funding loss from the federal government. Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio CEO Allen Smith said the nonprofit stands to lose $3 million in federal funding, potentially leading to a rollback of services in Lorain and Cuyahoga counties. The organization lost $2.5 million in federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) funds. The remaining $500,000 was lost from federal pass-through funds through local school systems.
Avon Lake Power Plant redevelopment remains on track
AVON LAKE, Ohio -- The demolition and land remediation at the Avon Lake Power Plant is on schedule and going as expected, according to Mayor Mark Spaetzel. And while some environmental concerns have been raised by council members and the public, Spaetzel stressed that the work is on track and up to standards set by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Middleburg Heights bans recreational cannabis businesses
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Adult-use recreational cannabis cultivators, processors and dispensaries are now prohibited in Middleburg Heights. City Council at its May 28 meeting voted unanimously to ban those types of businesses. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
Polaris students create metal poppies for Berea American Legion post: Community Voices
BEREA, Ohio -- Last year, American Legion Post 91 Auxiliary created a permanent poppy garden in observance of Memorial Day. Jason Giaco of Giaco Mower of Fairview Park made 107 poppies to get the garden under way. This year, Auxiliary Poppy chair Stacy Lehmann connected with Polaris Career Center’s welding class to add to the collection.
Lakewood Public Library promises quite the student adventure with annual summer reading club
LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- The last school bell of the year means the fight against summer slide has officially begun. That’s why the Lakewood Public Library is busy promoting its “Adventure Begins at Your Library” summer reading club for 2024. If you purchase a product or register for...
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