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How long after the holiday can you shoot off fireworks? OSHP also cracking down on aggressive drivers
HUBBARD, Ohio (WKBN) – $2.3 billion dollars. That’s how much money Americans spent on fireworks in 2023. And once again this year sales of fireworks are skyrocketing — pun intended. First News spoke with representatives from Wholesale Fireworks Friday morning, who said sales were steady at their...
Cuyahoga County property taxes are due July 18
Attention Cuyahoga County owners: Property taxes must be paid online, in-person or via postmarked mail by July 18, according to a news release. Bills can now be paid online on the Cuyahoga County website and Point & Pay, the release said. If you wish to receive a copy of your...
Stark County taking legal action against railroad companies. See why
SUGAR CREEK TWP. − Disputes with two railroad companies have delayed work on a Sugar Creek sanitary sewer project. Now, Stark County has filed legal complaints against them. The companies, R.J. Corman and Ohio Central Railroad, both have two crossings in the scope of the project. To start work, the county needs to...
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...
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...
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...
Real estate: Massillon shopping center, commercial properties sold for $5.2 million
A Massillon shopping center on Amherst Road and building on Lake Avenue have changed ownership, according to the latest real estate transfers filed with the Stark County Auditor's Office. The properties — which include a Marc's store — at 1409 Amherst Road NE, 1527 Amherst Road NE and 1420 Lake...
Fireworks suspected in sparking 3-home blaze: Cleveland Fire
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - 19 News crews are on the scene of a fire that damaged three homes on Cleveland’s East Side. Cleveland Fire received calls around 4:30 a.m. Friday morning of a fire on12200 block of Osceola Avenue. According to Cleveland Fire, the fire began on the second...
How to get tickets for Thurman Munson dinner where Yankees World Series hero will speak
World Series hero Mike Torrez will speak at annual Thurman Munson dinner in Canton. Tickets available to public. Event promotes Munson's Hall of Fame candidacy. New York Yankees World Series hero Mike Torrez will be the guest speaker at an annual dinner honoring Thurman Munson in Canton. The Thurman Munson...
How Holocaust Education Took Jodi Elowitz From MN To Cincinnati To Working For Ohio
As Jodi Elowitz puts it, the field of Holocaust education has a habit of choosing people, whether they intended to work in it or not. For her, that moment of choosing happened almost 30 years ago in St. Paul, where the Jewish Community Center used to host a monthly talk series with Holocaust survivors.
Youngstown’s five champion boxers honored in the city’s Walk of Fame
Youngstown marked its boxing history by announcing Thursday that the city’s five champion boxers will be inducted to the Youngstown Walk of Fame. They include Harry Arroyo, Greg Richardson, Ray ‘Boom Boom’ Mancini, Kelly Pavlik, and Jeff Lampkin. “We are thrilled to honor these incredible athletes who...
Browns 1,000-Yard RB Named as Potential Trade Piece
Jerome Ford is coming off a breakout season but the Cleveland Browns running back could find himself on the move with Nick Chubb’s return on the horizon. Ford took over the lead back duties last season after Chubb’s injury in Week 2. After seeing a very limited workload as a rookie, Ford reeled off 1,132 total yards — 813 rushing and 319 receiving.
Former tenant steals wood flooring: Parma Heights Police Blotter
Theft, Deering Avenue: On June 16, a Deering Avenue landlord called police after discovering her former tenant moved out with more than his possessions. An arriving officer talked to the caller, who said the man stole her appliances when he moved out. If you purchase a product or register for...
Ohio ranks among the highest for law enforcement officers killed in line of duty
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio ranks fifth in the country for the most law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. It’s a startling reality, but a police officer is killed on the job every 57 hours, according to the Ohio Association of Police Chiefs. Here in Northeast...
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