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Medina prepares for third annual Juneteenth celebration
MEDINA, Ohio -- For the third year in a row, the community will celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery with a Juneteenth celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 15 in the square. “I think we seem to be growing bigger each year,” said Pamela Miller, of...
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.
Bay’s Village Green to Open June 7
It is with great pleasure that the City of Bay Village invites you to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the new Village Green space in Cahoon Memorial Park. Located between City Hall, 350 Dover Center Road and the Bay Village Library, 27400 Wolf Road, this area has been transformed into a beautiful gateway that joins the business district to Cahoon Memorial Park and its network of trails and lakefront.
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...
Medina plans roadway construction at Spring Grove Cemetery
MEDINA, Ohio -- The cost of roadway construction in sections 19 and 20 of Spring Grove Cemetery is expected to be a bit pricier than originally assumed. And while City Council still supports funding the project, officials are trying to determine which fund will provide the money. If you purchase...
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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