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Kent State professor awaits decision in S.B. 1 investigation
Kent State University professor allegedly violated Senate Bill 1. Ohio Senate Bill 1 became state law in 2025 with the aim of limiting diversity, equity and inclusion programs and reducing bias in public universities in Ohio. Critics say S.B. 1 harms academic freedom and restricts discussions on controversial topics. One of its first tests has come in an investigation against a Kent State University adjunct professor who has been accused of anti-Christian bias, which he denies.
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Ohio’s Old Railroad Depots Now Hide These 5 Restaurants Where You Eat Beside The Tracks
Ohio was built on railroads, and plenty of small towns still have the old depots to prove it. Some of those brick and wood stations sat empty for years, but a handful now serve pancakes, smoked brisket, sushi, and ice cream instead of train tickets. The best part is that...
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Dangerous driving trend ‘beat the sign’ tied to alleged Medina crash
MEDINA, Ohio (WOIO) - A dangerous driving trend that is on the rise may have reached Northeast Ohio, according to an Ohio School Safety Center report. The trend, known as “No cop no stop” or “beat the sign,” involves drivers who bypass stop signs and record how many intersections they can pass without stopping.
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Perry State Champion Emma Shephard Signs to Wrestle at Kent State
Perry High School senior Emma Shephard is taking her wrestling career to the Division I level. Shephard signed her written offer of athletic aid on Wednesday to continue wrestling at Kent State University, celebrating the signing alongside her parents, Nick and Rachel Shephard, as well as family, coaches and classmates, Q92 Sports reported. Shephard heads […]
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Construction at Dr. Bob’s House highlights Akron’s 12-step legacy
It all began with a meeting in Akron in 1935 between two men struggling with alcoholism. Bill Wilson, a New York businessman, met with Dr. Robert Smith, an Akron surgeon known as Dr. Bob, at 855 Ardmore Ave. in Highland Square. Their conversation helped lay the foundation for Alcoholics Anonymous,...
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Hudson unveils concept for housing, hotel and more at Clinton Crossing
Hudson officials who viewed preliminary plans for Clinton Crossing commended plans, although the number of townhomes and the potential for increased traffic in the downtown area raised concerns. This initial concept is the result of a series of public meetings conducted by the city, Thomas Sheridan, Hudson's city manager, said at the city planning commission's Nov. 9 meeting, where plans were shared. Rather than having a developer come up with the plans, Hudson residents were asked to contribute their ideas. Clinton Crossing, formerly called Downtown Phase II , is a 21-acre city-owned property located along Morse Road, Owen Brown Street and Clinton Street. The site was the former location of the Hudson Schools bus garage, the city's Public Works facility, the city salt dome, a building which had a theater space and an Italian restaurant, and the Windstream building. Nick Sugar, the city planner, said Hudson has invested about $11 million to date in acquiring and preparing the Clinton Crossing property. The property was obtained "with the expectation that future development would incorporate some taxable uses to help recover this investment," according to city documents. What is being proposed? The initial concept includes: 33 single-family detached homes ranging from 1,600