ASHTABULA, Ohio (AP) - A northeast Ohio man who was one of the first blacks to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps has been honored by his country nearly 70 years after his service ended.
The Plain Dealer reports that 87-year-old Lenel Moore's family cheered, applauded and wept Saturday as Moore received the Congressional Gold Medal in his hometown of Ashtabula.
Moore received the medal from the members of the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines headquartered in the Cleveland suburb of Brook Park.
He said he appreciated the honor that he thought he would never see.
Congress authorized the medals for the first black Marines, known as the Montford Point Marines. They joined the Marine Corps after President Franklin Roosevelt issued an executive order in 1942 to open up enlistment regardless of race.
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:33:46 GMT
The weekend that begins the unofficial start to summer brought a record-breaking freeze to some parts of northeast Ohio this Saturday morning. Record lows were shattered in Akron and Cleveland. Youngstown tied its record.
The weekend that begins the unofficial start to summer brought a record-breaking freeze to some parts of northeast Ohio this Saturday morning. Record lows were shattered in Akron and Cleveland. Youngstown tied its record.
Saturday, May 25 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-05-25 16:48:21 GMT
Thousands of guests had a chance to ride attractions all night long at Disney parks. Three Disney world parks stayed open for 24 hours yesterday -- to kick off the memorial day weekend. Guests pulled
Thousands of guests had a chance to ride attractions all night long at Disney parks. Three Disney world parks stayed open for 24 hours yesterday to kick off the memorial day weekend. Guests pulled all nighties at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, Disneyland and the Disney Adventure Park in Anaheim California.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:57 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:57:54 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A proposed constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana and certain uses of hemp has cleared Ohio's ballot board. The panel's approval Thursday sends the issue into its
A proposed constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana and certain uses of hemp has cleared Ohio's ballot board.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:02 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:02:17 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio's elections chief said Thursday a first-of-its-kind statewide review found instances of voter fraud in the battleground state during last year's presidential election but not
Ohio's elections chief said Thursday a first-of-its-kind statewide review found instances of voter fraud in the battleground state during last year's presidential election but not rampant abuses.
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-05-25 15:54:24 GMT
We are following breaking news, Toledo Police say the man found shot inside of a car on North Reynolds near Dorr Street has died. Police say Kenneth Collins, 20, was found unconscious inside of a car
We are following breaking news, Toledo Police say a man found shot inside of a car on North Reynolds near Dorr Street has died. Police say Kenneth Collins, 20, was found unconscious inside of a car on North Reynolds early Saturday morning.Investigators say a passerby flagged down a trooper who found Collins inside of the car. Collins later died at the hospital.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:03:53 GMT
A man was filling up his tank when he noticed the pump kept running, even after he finished filling up. 13abc went looking for answers to see what drivers can do if they've been overcharged.
A man was filling up his tank when he noticed the pump kept running, even after he finished filling up. 13abc went looking for answers to see what drivers can do if they've been overcharged.
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:11 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:11:18 GMT
Monday is Memorial Day, but the Glass City got a head start on celebrations by holding it's holiday parade Saturday morning. Memorial holiday weekend is a time to remember the men and women in the armed
Toledo honored the men and women in our armed forces during their annual Memorial Day holiday parade Saturday morning.
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:33:46 GMT
The weekend that begins the unofficial start to summer brought a record-breaking freeze to some parts of northeast Ohio this Saturday morning. Record lows were shattered in Akron and Cleveland. Youngstown tied its record.
The weekend that begins the unofficial start to summer brought a record-breaking freeze to some parts of northeast Ohio this Saturday morning. Record lows were shattered in Akron and Cleveland. Youngstown tied its record.
Saturday, May 25 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-05-25 16:48:21 GMT
Thousands of guests had a chance to ride attractions all night long at Disney parks. Three Disney world parks stayed open for 24 hours yesterday -- to kick off the memorial day weekend. Guests pulled
Thousands of guests had a chance to ride attractions all night long at Disney parks. Three Disney world parks stayed open for 24 hours yesterday to kick off the memorial day weekend. Guests pulled all nighties at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, Disneyland and the Disney Adventure Park in Anaheim California.
Saturday, May 25 2013 12:39 PM EDT2013-05-25 16:39:57 GMT
One woman is without a home this morning after the duplex that she was living in caught fire. It happened just before 1 a.m. at a duplex on Vance street. Firefighters say when they arrived the upper
One woman is in the hospital after an early morning fire. The fire started at a duplex on Vance street. Investigators say the home might need to be demolished. When crews arrived on the scene flames were shooting from the roof. The cause is still under investigation.
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:00 AM EDT2013-05-25 14:00:44 GMT
A late season frost was observed around the area on Saturday. Temperatures dropped down to 36 degrees which was cold enough for some patchy frost to develop in areas. The late season frost comes with a
Near record lows were recorded on Saturday one year after record highs were observed with highs in the low 90s.
Saturday, May 25 2013 9:54 AM EDT2013-05-25 13:54:50 GMT
A Bloomville man could spend 84 years behind bars. He's charged with allegedly having sex with a minor. The Advertiser-Tribune reports that Torrance K. Norman II, 36, appeared in Seneca County Common
A Bloomville man could spend 84 years behind bars. He's charged with allegedly having sex with a minor. The Advertiser-Tribune reports that Torrance K. Norman II, 36, appeared in Seneca County Common Pleas Court on Friday.
Saturday, May 25 2013 9:49 AM EDT2013-05-25 13:49:22 GMT
The National Weather Service released an area map showing this past winter's snowfall. Most of the viewing area ended up between 5 to 20" below normal. Snow amounts were near normal for the southern part
The 2012-13 winter season ended warm, wet, with few big storms.
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