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“They’re trying to make public schools religious schools:” Ten Commandments in classrooms?
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (371+ words) A new bill would allow public schools to display the Ten Commandments, and Today in Ohio podcast hosts said Thursday the only motive for such a law is to inject religion into taxpayer-funded classrooms. Senate Bill 34, known as the "Historical…...
Three dogs euthanized after Mentor attack that injured 4-year-old, mother
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (148+ words) MENTOR, Ohio " The dogs involved in an attack in Mentor that injured a 4-year-old girl and her mother have been euthanized, police said. The primary dog involved in the Oct. 4 attack was voluntarily surrendered to the Lake County Dog Warden…...
Inaugural class begins at new Bitonte College of Dentistry in Rootstown
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (277+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " The inaugural class of the Bitonte College of Dentistry at the Northeast Ohio Medical University recently received their white coats during ceremonies marking the opening of the dental college, the university said. Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel and…...
Man steals $5,000 from couple’s bank account; drunk woman cited after screaming & honking horn: Berea police blotter
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (642+ words) Identity fraud: Front Street Police hope to identify and arrest a man who stole $5,000 from a Middleburg Heights couple's account at U.S. Bank, 98 Front. The man entered the bank at about 3 p.m. July 2. He forged two withdrawal slips " one for $3,000, the other…...
From island dreams to major league fields: Hawaiian youth team connects with Guardians players, coaches
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (570+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " A youth baseball team from Hawaii is discovering the growing influence of their island state in Major League Baseball during a special trip to the Midwest that combines competitive play with professional inspiration. The Mililani Fighters, an 11-and-under…...
The Southpaw curse continues: How hometown lefty Eric Lauer exposed the Guardians’ biggest offensive weakness — again
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (850+ words) Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Eric Lauer throws in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. John Kuntz, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio " It's the baseball equivalent of Groundhog Day for the Guardians " another left-handed starter, another offensive…...
Jim’s Open Kitchen in Solon lives up to its name with break-in
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (133+ words) Solon police detectives are investigating a case of missing money from the cash register of Jim's Open Kitchen. The crime is thought to have occurred when the Aurora Road business' door was accidentally left open at closing time. Jim's Open…...
More torrential rain and flash flooding expected in heavily waterlogged Midwest and South
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (877+ words) (AP) " Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding was expected to hit Saturday in parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged ... to the National Weather Service. Round after round of heavy rains have pounded the central U.S., leading…...
Guardians’ all-lefty Triple-A rotation signals potential shift
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (507+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " In a development that might seem minor on the surface but could signal a significant shift in organizational philosophy, the Guardians have announced an all-left-handed starting rotation for their Triple-A affiliate in Columbus. This surprising trend caught the…...
Death toll reaches at least 33 as ‘high risk’ storm continues to move east
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (921+ words) PIEDMONT, Mo. " Violent tornadoes and high winds decimated homes, wiped out schools and toppled semitractor-trailers as a monster storm that also produced dust storms and icy conditions killed at least 33 people across the central and southern U.S. Missouri resident Dakota Henderson…...