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Feb 2, 2012 at 4:27 pm

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LOCAL NEWS: University of Akron Officially Welcomes Jim Tressel

AKRON, OH (WOIO) – After years as the head football coach at Youngstown State University and The Ohio State University, Jim Tressel was named VP of Strategic Engagement at the University of Akron.

The official announcement was made during a 10AM news conference on Wednesday morning.

“The first thing I’m going to do is listen, and learn and become a part of the team,” Tressel said. “I’m not the offensive coordinator or the defensive coordinator, I’m just on the team.”

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School In Philadelphia Bans UGG Boots To Stop Students From Hiding Cell Phones

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Got Jesus?’Jesus T-Shirt Causes Controversy In N.C. School

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Jan 16, 2012 at 6:36 pm

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LOCAL NEWS: Canton High School Football Coach Fired!

CANTON, Ohio – Ron Johnson, the head football coach of the Canton McKinley football team, has been fired after four seasons on the sidelines.

The firing has led to a fierce debate in the Hall of Fame city, where it appears residents are split over the controversial decision.

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Discussion: African-American Boys Receive Less Attention, Lower Grades And Harsher Punishment In School

Boys Receive Less Attention, Lower Grades And Harsher Punishment In School

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Jan 11, 2012 at 5:15 pm

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LOCAL NEWS: Cleveland Pushes Importance of Financial Aid

CLEVELAND – The U.S. Department of Education has selected Cleveland as one of six cities to receive specialized training to assist the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and area community organizations in getting better education out to families on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Mayor Frank Jackson, CMSD CEO Eric Gordon and College Now CEO Lee Friedman spoke of the importance of Financial Aid Awareness Month at the first of several events in the Cleveland City Hall

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Jan 4, 2012 at 5:17 pm

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LOCAL NEWS: President Obama Touts Jobs and Appointment in Shaker Heights

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio – On his way to Shaker Heights High School, President Barack Obama made a stop at a house on Cleveland’s southeast side, to meet with 91-year-old Endia Eason and her 81-year-old husband, William, a retired postal worker and Marine. The Eason’s have lived in their neighborhood since 1971, but 10 years ago they were approached by a broker who offered to help them take out a loan to make much needed repairs to the house.

The couple agreed,

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Dec 29, 2011 at 4:14 pm

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LOCAL NEWS: Twitter Might Keep A High School Student Off The Basketball Court

WARREN, Ohio – A post on Twitter from a high school basketball player may keep him off the court.

Arthur Cook used to go to Euclid High School, but he moved to Warren in Trumbull County last year.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association said Cook tweeted last summer that he would be taking his talents to another school district.

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Dec 14, 2011 at 4:54 pm

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LOCAL NEWS: Garfield Heights Making Economic Adjustments for Schools

GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio – Saying its schools are at the “most critical crossroads” in its history, Garfield Heights is planning to severely cut several school programs and shorten school days.

It’s not only affecting students and parents, it hits the community hard in other areas as well.

At Elmwood Elementary, music students are learning the 12 days of Christmas. But music classes in kindergarten through fifth grade are among several school programs being eliminated, according to a letter that has just been

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Nov 22, 2011 at 5:53 pm

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LOCAL NEWS: KeyBank Foundation Donates to the CMSD

CLEVELAND – The KeyBank Foundation donated $700,000 to the Cleveland Metropolitan School District during a STEM school partnership announcement Tuesday morning.

The joint venture is viewed by CMSD as a vote of confidence not only in Cleveland schools, but for the students who will take part in this new and innovative curriculum that’s designed to increase their chances of attending college and leaving with a diploma.

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Nov 9, 2011 at 6:25 pm

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LOCAL NEWS: CSU Breaks Ground On Residential Development

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cleveland State breaking ground on a new residential development.

The $50M neighborhood will bring 600 new residents to the CSU campus.

Campus Village will be the single largest residential development in Cleveland in more than three decades, and will be located at East 23rd and Chester Avenue.

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