Keeping History in a Northeast Ohio Town

Keeping History in a Northeast Ohio Town

[bbrvideo]Meetinghouse_Dworning_PKG5 Final[/bbrvideo]     A historic Lake County building is getting some well-needed attention after the community takes action. Through the hard work of many volunteers and a few township officials, this building may be saved and restored after all. The funds to rebuild LeRoy Township’s South Meetinghouse are insufficient to continue renovations. Today the South LeRoy Meetinghouse is still home to the LeRoy Heritage Association and the building has fallen back into despite. LeRoy Township, along with its Heritage…

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Fracking in Pulaski

Fracking in Pulaski

The Sisters of the Humility of Mary have lived on the Villa Maria, a plot of land in Pulaski Township, Pennsylvania, for over 150 years. Recently, fracking companies have tried to get the Villa to sign a lease for the property. The Villa opposes it, but is surrounded by properties being fracked. Watch and read more to find out how they are being affected. [bbrvideo]villa_pkg_brown[/bbrvideo]     Staying Smarter than the Frack The Sisters of the Humility of Mary, a…

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The season of Goodwill

The season of Goodwill

  When people hear something about the store Goodwill they generally think of gently used clothing, vintage items and cheap prices. However, many are unaware of the opportunities offered by Goodwill. [bbrvideo]Goodwill_Young_PKG[/bbrvideo] Goodwill’s mission statement is, “working to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need reach their full potential through learning and the power of work. A portion of the money Goodwill receives from their…

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President Warren Hosts events

President Warren Hosts events

PresidentWarren within the past 2 years  has held multiple events to meet students and to hear students thoughts of how she can do better. She also offers Individual meetings to students by appointment. TV2 Reporter Michael Humphrey reports  on how the events are going Humphrey_PresidentWarrenEvents[bbrvideo].mp4

The Call to Service

The Call to Service

[bbrvideo]Henderson_CatholicServices_PKG4[/bbrvideo]     A new student organization is on campus, and they are looking to help others in a big way. The Kent State University Chapter of Catholic Relief Services officially began operating this semester, and after just a few short months, these students have already started helping out with global causes like Climate Change, Fair Trade and Refugees, all while laying the groundwork for a long future for the organization. Catholic Relief Service is a global organization with localized…

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All Aboard The Polar Express

All Aboard The Polar Express

[bbrvideo]polar_anzuini_pkg3[/bbrvideo]   [bbrvideo]exint_anzuini_pkg3[/bbrvideo] Grab some hot coco, throw on your P.J.’S and climb aboard The Polar Express, right here in Northeast, Ohio. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad has been hosting The Polar Express train ride for over twenty years. This magical train ride is inspired right from the pages of Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved children’s book. Children riding the train receive a golden ticket that grants them access to a magical journey to the North Pole. But, this ticket doesn’t…

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Wadsworth Couple Turn Their Hobby into a Career

Wadsworth Couple Turn Their Hobby into a Career

[bbrvideo]business_kitzmiller_final[/bbrvideo]   A Wadsworth couple was able to turned their hobby into a career. Bob Grosser has always had a passion for muscle cars. As a teen, the neighborhood always knew they could count on Grosser to help replenish or do their break lines. After working for a company making hydraulic lines for machines, he still felt that his calling was to have a career that had something to do with old muscle cars. In 1989, Grosser was able to…

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Local Shopping

Local Shopping

[bbrvideo]localshops_Sapola_FinalPkg[/bbrvideo]     [bbrvideo]Extendedinterview_Sapola_Finalpkg[/bbrvideo]   Local Shopping Booming Close to Home and Around The Country             Shopping locally has been around for hundreds of years however, The Main Street movement works on a national level to preserve historic districts around the country. One well-known Northeast Ohio town has been apart of The Main Street organization for over seven years. The small town of Medina is famously known for it’s small-town charm with the Medina Square located in the center of…

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A Good Deed For Children In Need

A Good Deed For Children In Need

The Stark County Toys-For-Tots program gets together every year around the holiday season to make sure all children have something to open up on Christmas. This organization has been getting together for years in Stark County, but the program itself has been around even longer. [bbrvideo]TFT_Deierling_Final[/bbrvideo] “1948 the commandant of the Marine Corps says ‘Oh my goodness, we have such a children’s program,’ and he adopted it nationwide,” Harris said. Those who are helping make this organization successful this season…

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A Life of Teaching, Built From the Ground Up

A Life of Teaching, Built From the Ground Up

In the backwoods of the Portage County Historical Society, a secret lies. The smell of campfires and the crunching of old leaves create the feeling of being in another world. Well, that and the entire Native American village built in it. Wigwams, old tools and a small Iroquois longhouse fill the area. [bbrvideo]NativeAmericanVillage_Duncan_FinalPackage[/bbrvideo] The strong voice of Portage County Historical Society Outdoor Science Coordinator Robert Kunst echoes over the clearing, an upbeat, chipper sound. This architect of the forgotten comes in…

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