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Former hockey players at University of Michigan sue, say they were sexually abused decades ago
DETROIT (AP) — More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan, alleging their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing that included the forced shaving of their genitals and other abuse by teammates decades ago.
"The abuse was ritualized, meticulously planned, and sadistic. ... E ... (full story)
Movie showcases real stories of recovery and hope From Ohio court program
A specialized docket in an Ohio court has taken center stage in theaters nationwide. The movie “Union County,” shot on location in Union and Logan counties in Ohio, is a thoughtful look at the intensive process of recovery for people with substance use disorders in the criminal justice system.
The movie follows the s ... (full story)
The great American road trip, fueled by — and undercut by — the automobile that created it
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — There's something about the American road trip.
It has been memorialized in books like Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road” and satirized in movies like “National Lampoon’s Vacation."
It primarily consists of hours upon hours of driving that should be boring — bu ... (full story)
The push to remove lead pipes is on. Thousands of water systems still don’t know where theirs are
Kathryn Pilgrim knew the century-old Victorian she bought in Dunkirk, New York, came with old plumbing. She replaced pipes she suspected of containing lead and later installed a kitchen filter designed to remove heavy metals.
But six years after buying the house, she still can’t be sure that her tap water is lead-free beca ... (full story)
An up-close look at what’s behind the buzz at Akron-Canton Airport
As the country was emerging from the pandemic, Stark County resident Adam Dietry decided to make his dream of becoming a beekeeper a reality.
While doing his research, he realized that he did not have enough space on his property.
“I have a half-acre of land where I live,” said Dietry. “I need one full ac ... (full story)