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With the concerns of underage vaping growing by the day in NEO, many schools are trying new things to try and curb teens from picking up the habit. Revere Local School district in Summit County announced that 16 Vape detectors have been installed this year. The Detectors were purchased with grant money and detect chemicals released by vape products and will alert school authorities to the location of use. While these machines do not record audio…
Friday, 06 September 2019 01:30
Tour of All-Stars from MasterChef Junior to stop in CLE
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This year for the first time ever, MasterChef Junior Live! will make a 16 city trek across the US and will bring past winners and fan favorites to Cleveland for a head-to-head cooking competition on the stage of KeyBank State Theatre at Playhouse Square on Oct. 5. CLICK HERE for tickets and more details on the event
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Wednesday, 04 September 2019 01:28
More Local High Schools ban cell phone use during school
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The list of Stark County High Schools that have decided to ban the use of Cell Phones continues to grow. Northwest, East Canton and Washington High Schools decided to adopt the policy this year, joining other schools in the County including Perry, Louisville and Marlington. Several years ago the devices were looked at as a resource and students were permitted to use them in the classroom, but over the last few years as more schools have been…
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Tuesday, 03 September 2019 01:10
Volunteers from NEO heading South ahead of Hurricane Dorian
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Several Northeast Ohio agencies and many volunteers are on their way to Alabama and parts of Florida to ensure that they're prepared to assist residents that may be affected by the damage of Hurricane Dorian as it prepares to make landfall along the East Coast of Florida and potentially moves North along the Atlantic Coast. Organizations like the Red Cross will help to set up and run shelters and provide aid to those impacted, while other…
Thursday, 29 August 2019 01:50
A 90's Throwback added to Cavs Jersey lineup for '19-'20 Season
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At their home opener on October 26 against the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland will wear uniforms inspired by the mid 90's Black/Orange/Powder Blue colorway worn by the likes of Marc Price and "Hot Rod" Williams when the team moved from the Richfield Colleseum to the then Gund Arena. The Jerseys will be worn at 8 total home games throughout the upcoming season at the recently upgraded and renamed Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The team will also debut…
Time to check your cupboards, folks, as I know we have several varieties of these at our house. More than 5.5 MILLION Contigo Kids reusable water bottles are being recalled due to the possibility that the silicone spout could detach and cause a choking hazard. The bottles were sold across the country individually, and also in two and three packs. The Consumer Product and Safety Commission recommends that you stop using these immediately if you…
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This year, 18 local business owners will receive up to $30,000 in grant money from Akron's Great Streets Initiative to update and give their stores a fresh look. The program was launched last year to help revitalize small business in the "mini-downtowns" of 11 of Akron's older neighborhoods, including Kenmore, North Hill, Ellett and Firestone Park. Last year 35 business were granted monies for improvements and updates and many local business owners have stated that they look forward…
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This weekend, the first ever Cleveland Pickle Festival will take place at North Coast Harbor from Noon until 5PM. Countless varieties of pickles from sweet to sour to spicy and more, pickle concoctions, pickle flavored foods, a pickle eating contest and even Pickle BEER!! There will also be live music and ADMISSION IS FREE! For all the details on this flavorful festival, CLICK HERE
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Wednesday, 21 August 2019 01:19
New Turf and more at Massillon Washington High School
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Paul Brown Stadium at Massillon Washington High School has new turf on the field this year and cell phones will not be allowed permitted for students during classes... also some new faculty members join the Tiger-Town community this year. Get the full story HERE from the Canton Repository
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"DID I STUTTER?!" Fans of NBC's 'The Office' know that line all too well, and this Saturday, August 24th, you'll have the chance to see Leslie David Baker, the actor that said those three words as 'Stanley Hudson' on the long running NBC comedy as he will make an appearance for the Rubber Duck's "The Office" theme night! In addition, the first 1000 guests through the gates will get a 'Kevin Malone w/ his infamous chili' bobblehead that commemorates another epic…
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With the severe storms that moved through our area on Sunday, and more possible over the next few days, here are a few helpful links: CLICK HERE to find an estimated time for your power to be restored by FirstEnergy CLICK HERE for the National Weather Service website for Special Weather Statements, local forecast, and current conditions and radar images ...and of course WQMX is one of the ONLY radio stations in NEO that is LIVE…
Thursday, 15 August 2019 01:50
LeBron & ST. V's "Fab Five" stop by the 'I Promise' School to play ball w kids
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Always one to give back to his Hometown, LeBron James made a trip back to Akron to unveil some new additions and improvements at his "I Promise" School on West Market street on Wednesday. A media lab, a family training center, a family resource wing and an area called “believers bend”, which highlights the achievements of some of history's biggest underdogs, were among the new additions inside the facility, but the highlight of the day was outside: An…
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Monday, 26 August 2019 01:43
UPDATE: 1 of 2 local Sunflower Fields has already bloomed!!
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If you need a new pic for your Social Media, a quick trip to 'Maria's Field of Hope' at Cedar Point in Sandusky may be just what you need to find that perfect selfie! If you aren't in a hurry, the 'Original' location in Avon might be a little closer and should be ready for you in a couple weeks, if the weather cooperates. Prayers For Maria, an organization started by the family of Maria McNamara,…
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Tuesday, 13 August 2019 01:32
The Olive Garden "Never Ending Pasta Pass" goes on sale Thursday... but wait there's MORE!
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For the last six years The Olive Garden has annually sold their "Never Ending Pasta Pass", which entitles the lucky card-holder to dine on unlimited OG Pasta once a day, every day, for a designated period over the course of about 8 weeks. This year, as promised, the offer is bigger than ever - they've added an additional week to the traditional 'Pasta Pass', BUT they have also added a chance for 50 lucky folks to get…
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