Emily Moran

Twinsburg City Schools aim to reduce carbon footprint

Looking to lower its carbon footprint and save thousands in gas costs, the school district has approved an agreement with EcoChem Alternative Fuels that will convert commercial grade diesel into a more efficient, low­emission diesel fuel. The new fuel, known as High Performance Clean Diesel, will be put into the 41 buses of its transportation fleet, and is expected to save the district at least $5,000, and as much as $25,000, per year in fuel costs, while reducing CO2 emissions by 237,000...

Coyotes reside in Twinsburg's natural habitat

Twinsburg -- Coyote sightings by residents remain steady, with one to two calls per week coming in to the Twinsburg Police Department from concerned residents, according to police dispatchers. And those sightings could increase during the day in the spring and early summer, according to city naturalist Stanley Stine, as coyotes are not more numerous but rather more visible.

White Nose Syndrome continues to plague hibernating bat populations in Twinsburg

Twinsburg - White Nose Syndrome, a devastating fungal infection that first appeared in bats nine years ago in a New York cave and hit Liberty Park and Twinsburg area in 2011, continues to plague the animals, according to city naturalist Stanley Stine.

Five-state trail a 'visionary plan' for Summit County

A visionary plan to construct a 1,600-mile, 5-state trail system that travels along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath to the west of Twinsburg -- and could ultimately connect to the city, township and village of Reminderville via local links to the towpath that runs through Cuyahoga Valley National Park -- could become reality for Northeast Ohio in the next decade.Twinsburg Mayor Katherine Procop on March 10 discussed the possibility of this long-term project from the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Dedication of memorial stone honors fallen Twinsburg police officer, Joshua Miktarian

Twinsburg - Fallen Officer Joshua Miktarian's legacy, a permanent reminder of selfless service to community and ultimate sacrifice since he was murdered in the line of duty nearly seven years ago, is now literally set in stone. To honor the 33-year-old slain officer, a ceremony was conducted at the existing memorial to the officer near Government Center July 1.

Will This Edible Blob Replace Your Water Bottle?

Meet the Ooho, an edible, bubble-like membrane designed by three London industrial design students to replace your plastic water bottle for hydration.

Meet Moses Frenck, the Man Who Wants to Bring Drones to Your School's Practice Field

The military has been using aerial drones for years; law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and elsewhere have experimented with using them to patrol neighborhoods; and recently, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos turned heads by announcing a plan on 60 Minutes for his company to deliver packages with robotic aircraft.

Top 5 Benefits of LISS (Low Intensity Steady State) Workouts

The 20 Most Jaw-Dropping Photos Taken In Ohio In 2015

Throughout the year we've received several stunning photos from our readers. Thank you to everyone who e-mailed or posted photos to the Only In Ohio Facebook Page. We LOVE your photos, and we encourage you to continue sending them to us throughout the year in 2016.

What it's like to be the "newbie" at RiPT Fitness

Alright, I'll admit it, I was a little intimidated the first time I heard about the RiPT workout but I will also admit I had no idea what the workout really was like UNTIL I tried it. But, I told myself it would be fine and I took the plunge.

Benefits of Taking a Group Class

You've been doing the same old workout over and over again, day in and day out. You're bored, lacking motivation and the scale hasn't moved in months. The holidays are approaching and you are in full-on panic mode. Believe me, we have all been there.

The benefits of wearing a heart rate monitor during your sweat session

As some of you may already know and some of you will soon find out, clients who participate in RiPT's interval-based cross training workout, wear handy gadgets called heart rate monitors. These heart rate monitors are worn around your chest, close to your heart and allow trainers at RiPT to keep trackof your heart rate.

What is the "Afterburn Effect"?

Did you know it's possible to continue to torch those dreaded calories even after your workout is complete? Well, it's possible alright. This magical calorie killer is called Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC) and is more commonly referred to as the "Afterburn effect".