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  • [01-06-2012] First racino in Ohio opens Friday
    COLUMBUS: The state’s newest gambling destination is bringing a little Las Vegas-style swagger to an old horse track surrounded by cornfields.Scioto Downs Casino & Racetrack opens this afternoon, becoming the first racino in the...

  • [28-05-2012] The Scene — May 28
    This WeekSuper Wash Car Washes FoodRaiser — Throughout May, select Super Wash car washes will hold a FoodRaiser to raise money for local food pantries. Super Wash will donate $1 of every “Super Wash” and $1.50 of every...

  • [24-05-2012] Midterm Ohio budget heads to governor’s desk
    COLUMBUS: Startup costs related to Ohio’s upcoming regulations for exotic animals are among new spending items in a wide-
ranging midterm budget bill headed Wednesday to Gov. John Kasich for his signature.The bill was a rare...

  • [22-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 21
    AKRONFight involves gunAKRON: A 19-year-old Akron man is accused of trying to shoot his father during an argument Friday night.Officers were called to a home at 7:30 p.m. over a fight involving a weapon.They said the son was found at a...

  • [22-05-2012] West Bartges Street bridge getting splash of color
    The new West Bartges Street bridge is getting a splash of color.Artistic Rock LLC of Cleveland is using an eco-friendly concrete stain to color the bridge that carries West Bartges Street over the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail...

  • [20-05-2012] Summit to celebrate Towpath Trail
    Summit County is kicking off a celebration of the completion of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail within the county.A year-long observance is planned by trail sponsors, but the big day will be July 7, with activities along the trail...

  • [20-05-2012] Peninsula is getting new Trail Mix store
    The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park is turning an old railroad car into a new shopping venue in Peninsula.The rail car, on loan from the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, will be parked on a rail spur north of state Route 303....

  • [15-05-2012] Crowds gather for Cleveland casino opening
    CLEVELAND: The Horseshoe Casino Cleveland opened to a full house Monday.Amid fanfare and large crowds, Ohio’s first casino opened its doors at 9:30 p.m.Thousands stood in line — some for hours — on Public Square for...

  • [14-05-2012] Questions and answers about Horseshoe Casino Cleveland
    The doors to the glitzy Horseshoe Casino Cleveland swing open tonight, welcoming Las Vegas-style gambling to Ohio.Here’s a rundown of everything you want to know — and perhaps didn’t — about Ohio’s first...

  • [13-05-2012] Cedar Point opens with new dinosaur attraction
    SANDUSKY: Cedar Point amusement park opened its 143rd year Saturday with dinosaurs, fireworks and roller coasters along Lake Erie.The big new addition is a $1 million animatronic dinosaur attraction that will feature 50 prehistoric...

  • [12-05-2012] Key downtown streets in Kent will close as $100 million makeover continues
    Progress can be painful at times, Kent officials say, and this summer will be one of those times.As part of the city’s $100 million downtown makeover, two key streets and a popular alley, along with their sidewalks, will be...

  • [11-05-2012] KSU professor to attempt to land antique aircraft in each of Ohio’s 88 counties
    Joe Murray’s work and interests have taken him all over the world — the Middle East, South Africa, China, even Antarctica.But he has seen very little of his home state.Murray, a Hudson resident, aviator and Kent State...

  • [11-05-2012] KSU professor will try to land antique aircraft in all 88 Ohio counties to celebrate anniversary of Piper Cub
    Joe Murray’s work and interests have taken him all over the world — the Middle East, South Africa, China, even Antarctica.But he has seen very little of his home state.Murray, a Hudson resident, aviator and Kent State...

  • [10-05-2012] Towpath in Summit County now complete
    Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail supporters celebrated Wednesday as the final section of the popular bike-and-hike trail in Summit County was officially dedicated by Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, and its partners.The...

  • [09-05-2012] Magazine: Mt. Lebo, Upper St. Clair among 10 best state high schools
    Two South Hills schools made the top 10 in U.S. News & World Report's ranking of the best high schools in Pennsylvania, and were the highest-ranked schools in this region according to figures released today. Mt. Lebanon High School ranked...

  • [08-05-2012] Charges held against off-duty state trooper accused in fatal DUI crash
    A Pennsylvania state trooper accused of homicide while driving under the influence appeared in court Monday for a preliminary hearing. All charges against Jeffrey Dalessandro were held for court and officials said Dalessandro...

  • [04-05-2012] Local news briefs - May 5
    AKRONGun suspect heldAKRON: A second suspect has been charged with stealing an off-duty Akron police officer’s assault rifle and radar.Dhani Conrad, 25, of Akron, was arrested this week on charges of theft and tampering with...