Sunday, May 12, 2013
Here's what's going on in Fairlawn and Bath
A wrap-up of news from the last week: New business coming -- Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt is moving into a Fairlawn shopping center. Internet cafes an issue -- Fairlawn is hoping the state regulates the businesses before it has to. Quick-change artist strikes -- A man confuses a cashier out of $100 in Bath Township. Rain garden moving ahead -- Fairlawn is working on a plan to create a rain garden at Croghan Park. Party season starts -- Bath police break up a party of more than 100 kids.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Take a look at some hometown names to cheer for in the 2012 Olympic Games!
They've put in innumerable hours of sweat, blood and tears to get where they are today. They are among the best of the best and are ready to prove their mettle. 529 athletes from 45 states will represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. They are competing in events as diverse as athletics, fencing, rowing, soccer and basketball. For everyone, from swimmer Katie Ledecky, 15, to 54-year-old equestrian jumper Karen O’Connor, these Games represent the culmination of all the hard work and dedication they've put in to win the coveted medal. It's time to meet the Olympians from Patch towns in Ohio. Here are a few quick facts about your Olympians. Katie Bell Sex : Female Competing in Diving Event / position / class: …
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Part one of the interview will air on Sunday on the Oprah Winfrey Network.
In a two-part post-championship interview, LeBron James tells Oprah Winfrey that he was hurt by Dan Gilbert's betrayal letter. The Plain Dealer also reported that in the interview that airs Sunday on the Oprah Winfrey Network that James regretted the way he announced his departure from Cleveland for Miami. He said that Gilbert's harsh words hurt his feelings because he felt he worked very hard as a Cavalier. So tell us, do you feel bad now?
Friday, February 17, 2012
The Miami Heat is preparing to take on the Cavs in Cleveland Friday night.
If you hear a low growl rumbling through Cleveland today, it could be because LeBron James is in town. The Miami Heat take on the Cavs at The Q tonight at 7:30 p.m. But that's not all. In a recent interview with ESPN, James was quoted saying "I had a lot of fun times (in Cleveland). ... I'm here as a Miami player and I'm happy where I am now but I don't rule (a return) out in any sense. If I decide to come back, hopefully the fans will accept me." He added, "I think it would be great, it would be fun to play in front of these fans again." Would you accept LeBron back into your heart again? Tell us in the comments.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Today we look at the five most-read stories in Failrawn-Bath Patch this year.
Yesterday, the Copley shooting tragedy dominated our top 10 list. Today, it's a mix of stories from bullying to Lebron James to a call for snow for Christmas. Below are our top five most-read stories of 2011, starting with No. 5: 5. Columnist Jennie Narraway takes our No. 5 spot with her piece on the YouTube video of a 16-year-old, overweight Australian boy being bullied by a younger, smaller boy at the Chifley College Dunheved’s Campus in New South Wales, Australia. She posed the question: "If all else fails, would you tell your child to use violence to defend themselves against a bully?" 4. Still captivated by the tragedy in Copley, readers wanted to know the name of the second teen who was killed during the shooting rampage on a Sunday…
Monday, June 13, 2011
Why one hometown sports fan was happy to see the Miami Heat fall to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
Patch asked in its “You Said It” feature if we were rooting for LeBron James . Not so much. I paid little attention to the NBA finals until the tide turned, but over the last two games rooted hard for the Mavericks. Partly that was rooting against LeBron, but mostly it's rooting against Chris Bosh. I am unhappy that LeBron shipped out of town (he was raised in Akron and owns a home in Bath Township) and especially that he announced it in that unbearable ESPN infomercial. But more than LeBron, I blame Bosh for the decision (if not “The Decision.”) Anyone paying attention knew that LeBron was defined by two numbers: 23 and 6. His idol – as it was for a generation of ballers – was Number 23, Michael Jordan. LeBron came into the …
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Some jilted Cavs fans can't forgive; others are still proud of hometown guy.
With Game 5 of the NBA Finals behind us and the series now at 3-2, LeBron James is still two wins away from winning an NBA championship. With the Miami Heat. Some jilted Cavaliers fans are willing to let bygones be bygones, but others aren't. And a lot of folks we encountered in Fairlawn and Bath weren't interested at all. LeBron haters probably enjoyed Tuesday's game, in which James was held to 8 points. James grew up in Akron and has a house in Bath Township, and he does maintain ties to Northeast Ohio. In an interview with WEWS Channel 5's Leon Bibb, President Obama asked if we've gotten over it yet. Check back at Patch to see some of the answers. Game 6 is tonight at 8 p.m. Game 7 will be Tuesday at 9 p.m. if necessary. All games …
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Some jilted Cavs fans can't forgive; others are still proud of hometown guy.
With Game 5 of the NBA Finals behind us and Dallas leading the series 3-2, LeBron James is still two wins away from winning an NBA championship. With the Miami Heat. Some jilted Cavaliers fans are willing to let bygones be bygones, but others aren't. And a lot of folks we encountered in Fairlawn and Bath weren't interested at all. LeBron haters probably enjoyed Tuesday's game, in which James was held to 8 points. James grew up in Akron and has a house in Bath Township, and he does maintain ties to Northeast Ohio. In an interview with WEWS Channel 5's Leon Bibb, President Obama asked if we've gotten over it yet. Check back at Patch to see some of the answers. Game 6 will be Sunday at 8 p.m. Game 7 will be Tuesday at 9 p.m. if necessary. …
Friday, June 10, 2011
Some jilted Cavs fans can't forgive; others are still proud of hometown guy.
With Game 5 of the NBA Finals behind us and Dallas leading the series now 3-2, LeBron James is still two wins away from winning an NBA championship. With the Miami Heat. Some jilted Cavaliers fans are willing to let bygones be bygones, but others aren't. And a lot of folks we encountered in Fairlawn and Bath weren't interested at all. LeBron haters probably enjoyed Tuesday's game, in which James was held to 8 points. James grew up in Akron and has a house in Bath Township, and he does maintain ties to Northeast Ohio. In an interview with WEWS Channel 5's Leon Bibb, President Obama asked if we've gotten over it yet. Check back at Patch to see some of the answers. Game 6 will be Sunday at 8 p.m. Game 7 will be Tuesday at 9 p.m. if …
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Some jilted Cavs fans can't forgive; others are still proud of hometown guy.
With Game 4 of the NBA Finals behind us and the series tied at 2-2, LeBron James is two wins away from winning an NBA championship. With the Miami Heat. Some jilted Cavaliers fans are willing to let bygones be bygones, but others aren't. And a lot of folks we encountered in Fairlawn and Bath weren't interested at all. LeBron haters probably enjoyed Tuesday's game, in which James was held to 8 points. James grew up in Akron and has a house in Bath Township, and he does maintain ties to Northeast Ohio. In an interview with WEWS Channel 5's Leon Bibb, President Obama asked if we've gotten over it yet. Check back at Patch to see some of the answers. Game 5 will be Thursday at 9 p.m. Game 6 will be Sunday at 8 p.m. Game 7 will be Tuesday at …
Mark McGuire
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