Gasoline costs in Ohio plummet, mirroring oil prices
COLUMBUS — Average gas prices in Ohio have dropped more than 20 cents over the past week, though drivers still are paying more than they were at this time last year. A gallon of regular gas averaged...
View ArticleTrack & field: Wadsworth’s Kristen Bennett is an All-American
The life of a typical college athlete is non-stop. Running from practice, class and lifting and attempting to have a social life are enough to make anyone’s head spin. Now try to do volleyball and...
View ArticleGrafton man pulled from wreckage in Spencer Twp.
SPENCER TWP. — A Grafton man was flown by emergency helicopter to the hospital after rolling his vehicle Monday morning in the 5600 block of River Corners Road. A Grafton man was injured Monday morning...
View ArticleNBA Draft: Don’t rule out Cavs selecting Kansas’ Thomas Robinson
The Cavaliers took a power forward last year with the fourth pick in the NBA Draft. They wouldn’t come right back Thursday and take another power forward with the fourth pick, would they? It’s not...
View ArticleMemorial honors Ohioan who disappeared near Hawaii
AKRON — A northeast Ohio soldier who disappeared while boating near Hawaii’s Big Island nearly 10 years ago will be remembered this week at a memorial service in his home state. Authorities said 2nd...
View ArticleBrunswick council concerned about 251-home proposal
BRUNSWICK — City Council is reviewing a proposal from a developer to build more than 250 houses on the north end of the city. Todd Hunt, attorney for developer Autumn Creek Partners, said the plan is...
View ArticleMedina wants to light up buildings on Public Square for holidays
MEDINA — The city is considering a proposal to light up the buildings facing Public Square during the holiday season. Council President John Coyne, who proposed the lights to members of the Finance...
View ArticleBackup outfielder Dewayne Wise shines vs. Tribe
By Mike Fitzpatrick NEW YORK — Robinson Cano homered and drove in three runs to extend his recent tear, Hiroki Kuroda took a shutout into the eighth inning and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland...
View ArticlePolice: Store clerk sold booze to teens in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — An investigation into a local store Saturday resulted in citations related to underage sales and purchases of alcohol for five people. Police Chief Carl DeForest said the Ohio Investigative...
View ArticleMedina County transit chief says proposals would simplify rides
MEDINA — The county transit department wants to make riding buses easier for residents by creating a flat-rate fare and dividing a frequently traveled route. Medina County Public Transit Director Mike...
View ArticleAll NFL rookies are in Aurora for symposium
CLEVELAND — There were 253 players selected in the 2012 NFL Draft. Every one of them will be in Northeast Ohio this week. The NFL Rookie Symposium is being held at the Bertram Inn in Aurora, where each...
View ArticleOhio gets nearly $7 million to hire veterans as police
TOLEDO — A dozen Ohio communities are splitting nearly $7 million in grants to create or save law enforcement jobs that must be filled by recent military veterans. Toledo police receive more than $1.8...
View ArticleMedina’s Sean Sherman place fourth in golf tourney
MASSILLON — Medina’s Sean Sherman finished six shots off an automatic bid to next month’s Junior PGA Championship after a fourth-place finish Tuesday afternoon at the Northern Ohio Junior PGA Sectional...
View ArticleReport: Speed was factor in crash killing 4 Brunswick teens
COLUMBIA STATION — A final report from the Ohio Highway Patrol states the car carrying five Brunswick teenagers hit 69 mph before crashing June 3 on Boston Road. The patrol report, which includes a...
View ArticleTyler Nichols’ two hits lead way at Coaches’ All-Star Game
CLEVELAND — All-Gazette Buckeye pitcher/first baseman Tyler Nichols was 2-for-2 with two runs and an RBI as the 1954 Indians defeated the 1995 Indians 14-3 Tuesday during an Ohio Baseball Coaches...
View ArticlePolice unsure how to handle bite case of Ohio cougar
PATASKALA — Police say they’re perplexed about how to handle a pet cougar accused of biting an Ohio social services worker because it appears the owner didn’t act illegally and the state’s new exotic...
View ArticleCloverleaf school board to ask for 6.9-mill levy
WESTFIELD TWP. — The Cloverleaf school board moved Monday to place a 6.9-mill emergency levy on the November ballot, but it still must be approved by the state commission that oversees the district’s...
View ArticlePoint guards not sought by Cavs in this year’s NBA Draft
If there’s one position in the starting lineup where the Cavaliers will not be looking for help Thursday night in the NBA Draft, it’s point guard. Reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving, the No....
View ArticleHeisman Trophy winner thought Cleveland was going to be home
BEREA — Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III looked right at home running around the field at the Browns’ training facility Tuesday. Unfortunately, the ultracharismatic “RG3” was wearing the colors...
View ArticleRG3 wishes Selena Pasadyn good luck
BEREA — Brunswick High distance runner Selena Pasadyn struck up a friendship with Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III at the 2011 Heisman Trophy award ceremonies. Selena Pasadyn Pasadyn was named the...
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