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SCSO Leading Death Investigation of Raychel Sheridan
PLAIN TWP., Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The victim was found dead in Canton and the suspect arrested in the city. But the Stark County Sheriff’s Office is taking the lead on the investigation of the murder of 24-year-old Raychel Sheridan. Deputies believe she was killed at...
If the house is a hot mess, nonprofit group volunteers step in to take the stress away
Whether it's cleaning, organizing, meal preparation or yard work, Hot Mess Express helps women get a fresh start. Founded in 2021 by Jen Hamilton, HME is a nonprofit organization dedicated to offering support to women by tidying and organizing their homes. ...
JAG Schools awarded USDA Healthy Meals Incentives Grant
Innovative offerings will find a home in a renovated Commons space. James A. Garfield Local Schools is thrilled to announce the receipt of the USDA Healthy Meals Incentives Grant. This highly competitive federal grant has been awarded to JAG in the amount of $115,641 and will be used to purchase new equipment for the kitchen at the Middle/High School, significantly enhancing food preparation and serving efficiency.
Bedford summer concert series returns with lineup of live music, new band each week
BEDFORD, Ohio — The City of Bedford and its Parks and Recreation Department recently announced the schedule and music groups for its 2024 Summer Concert Series events. Scheduled to kick off on June 12 and run through August 21, this year’s concert series will feature performances every other Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bedford Commons, weather permitting.
See all homes sold in Solon, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Solon reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 9 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,096-square-foot home on Ledge Hill Drive in Solon that sold for $368,000. 33900...
Bond set at $500K for man charged in connection to his mother’s murder
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A 26-year-old man charged with aggravated murder in connection to his mother’s death was arraigned Friday morning. Ronald Truss is being held on a $500,000 bond for allegedly fatally shooting his mother on Monday. Kelliann Clark, 57, of Cleveland was found Monday dead in the...
Hearse hits Canton apartment building after car runs stop sign, police say
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Canton residents awoke to a grim sight when a hearse hit a building in a crash the morning of July 5. The crash happened at 17th Street NW and Fulton Road NW, Capt. J. Bosley reported. A second car apparently ran a stop sign at the...
Triway 12U baseball team completes undefeated season
Capping a 16-0 spring, Triway's Bremenour 12U baseball team won the battle for gold in the Gold Game against Chippewa's 12U Funk Team. "Teaching our players leadership, mental toughness and fundamentals are always the priorities, " said coach Guy Bremenour. "Without the kids buying into these priorities and them learning and excelling in them, we would not have been able to go 16-0.
Berea celebrates fun-filled Fourth of July
BEREA, Ohio – Children decked out in red, white and blue lined the Berea streets awaiting the barrage of candy they hoped would come, and it did. The Grindstone Festival parade took place on July 4, stepping off in the morning ahead of the annual city celebration that opened in the late afternoon and lasted into the evening.
Learn to dance for free with DANCECleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio – DANCECleveland will kick off its 2024-2025 season with Community Dance Day on July 27. Held across the Playhouse Square District, the day features free classes for people of all ages and differing abilities. The 12 offerings include lessons in contemporary, ballet, African drum and dance, stepping, hip-hop, tap, barre/Pilates fusion, yoga, jazz and more.
Brian Coman flocks home as new Ravenshead football coach
Coach Brian Coman was unsure if he would ever get a chance to be a head high school football coach despite having been an assistant coach for 26 years. His time has finally come, as he was named Ravenna’s new football coach on June 7. “It means a lot...
Boyfriend of woman found dead in Canton park bond set at $500K for separate charges
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The boyfriend of the 24-year-old woman who was found dead in a Canton park faced a judge Friday morning, according to the office of the Stark County Clerk of Courts. Sean Goe, 26, was arraigned on several separate charges Friday morning including, a felony burglary...
Chipotle to open another NE Ohio eatery next week
WOOSTER, Ohio – Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening in Wooster on Tuesday, July 9. As it has with its recent openings throughout Northeast Ohio, the restaurant will feature the brand’s signature Chipotlane, a drive-through pick-up lane that allows customers to pick up digital orders without leaving their vehicles.
Student artwork on display at Medina Library
MEDINA, Ohio -- The Medina Library, 210 S. Broadway St., regularly hosts art shows featuring the work of individuals or groups. The B Smith Gallery on the third floor currently holds a display of creative works by students in grades K-12. The artworks were collected by Erin Kraly of the...
Renowned singer-songwriter, ‘Buffett of the North’ Pat Dailey dead at 83
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Beloved Great Lakes singer-songwriter Pat Dailey, known to fans as the “Jimmy Buffett of the North” and “The Buffett of Put-in-Bay,” died at his home on Wednesday at 83. According to a Facebook post written by his son Reese, his passing happened...
Drunk man leaning against park fence arrested; drunk man hanging out on busy corner arrested: Brook Park police blotter
BROOK PARK, Ohio – Drunkenness, arrest warrant served: Elm Avenue. An intoxicated Brook Park man, 29, was arrested at about 11:30 p.m. June 16 outside James E. Cavanaugh Park, 15001 Elm. When police arrived, the man was standing against a wooden fence around the park. It appeared as if...
North Royalton aces tennis court upgrades: Talk of the Towns
NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio - The City of North Royalton and North Royalton City Schools are excited to announce the reopening of the tennis courts on July 4. During a beautiful holiday weekend, North Royalton residents happily christened the newly improved courts. The new playing fields were filled with young student...
Speeding drivers spur gun threat, death threat in Brook Park
BROOK PARK, Ohio – A Michael Drive man, 19, told police at about 8 p.m. June 20 that his neighbor, 69, yelled at him and threatened him with a firearm. The man said the neighbor had previously yelled at a passing vehicle that he believed was speeding. Afterward, the man, while driving near his house, waved to a friend who was near the neighbor’s home.
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