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Wake Up Tri-Counties Henry and Stark County Health Departments Talk HIV Testing
June 27th is National HIV Testing Day, and the Henry and Stark County Health Departments are offering free HIV rapid tests today for National HIV Testing Day. RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Departments joined Sean in the studio to talk about HIV testing on Wake Up Tri-Counties.
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...
Eastern Stark land transfers: Mount Union buys sorority house for $200,000
University of Mount Union has purchased a sorority house on campus for $200,000, according to the latest real estate transfers from the Stark County Auditor’s Office. Mount Union purchased the Alpha Chi Omega house at 374 W. Simpson St. It is in an area of West Simpson where Mount Union owns most of...
Stark Sheriff: Expect charges soon over Raychel Sheridan's murder, suspect acted alone
Raychel Sheridan was reported missing Tuesday. Her body was found Wednesday morning by Canton City employees emptying trash in Mother Goose Land Park. Sean Goe, 26, was arrested Wednesday on outstanding warrants for misdemeanor domestic violence and criminal damaging, as well as a felony charge of grand theft of a firearm and burglary.
Flag football growing in popularity. The sport will take center stage in Canton this month
Elliott Giles' passion for flag football began shortly after college, when he started his own league. Now, the 47-year-old's league is one of the biggest in the Stark County, with 52 teams this past season. So, when the decision to hold the NFL Flag Championships in Canton was announced earlier this year,...
Stark County worker accused of stealing $550K, two cars from great aunt
A Stark County Auditor's Office supervisor who oversees the testing of gas pumps and supermarket scales is accused of stealing more than $550,000 and two vehicles from his great aunt. Nicholas J. Owens, 44, of North Canton, who works in the county Auditor's Office, is charged with theft from a person in a protected class, securing writings by deception, misuse of credit cards and two counts of grand theft of a motor vehicle, all felonies. ...
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 Ave. NE were sold for $5.2 million. ...
Former Elyria man with 12 DUI convictions, lifetime license suspension arrested Tuesday while driving on Infirmary Road
A former Elyria man with 12 DUI convictions has been arrested again on felony charges after being stopped Tuesday while driving a truck on Infirmary Road. Anthony Card, 47, of Massillon, was arrested on warrants charging him with domestic violence and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, both felonies, and misdemeanor assault, following a traffic stop in the 800 block of Infirmary Road, according to an Elyria police report.
Alliance Police: High-speed chase ended in a crash, two fugitives arrested
ALLIANCE ‒ Two fugitives were caught after a high-speed chase Friday afternoon that started in Alliance and ended near Atwater with a crash. Both men, the 29-year-old driver and his 22-year-old passenger, were wanted on felony charges in Canton. The driver also had a felony warrant in Denton, Texas, said Alliance Police Capt....
Senior PGA Tour promises 5 days of fun starting Wednesday at Akron's Firestone Country Club
Golf fans and those just looking for good time can find hours of entertainment with the five-day Kaulig Companies Championship, which brings in some of the top PGA golfers 50 and older, at Firestone Country Club in Akron starting Wednesday. The festivities begin with a pro-am game Wednesday. The tournament will kick...
Greek group AHEPA puts focus on helping community
AHEPA was founded in 1922 to assist Greek newcomers. The local chapter of AHEPA was founded in 1926. CANTON − A 100-year-old men's philanthropic organization founded to help Greek immigrants adjust to life in the U.S. has grown to assist the community at large. The Order of AHEPA, the...
Massillon councilman shows up at resident's house following social media exchange
MASSILLON – City Councilman Mike Snee has been accused of intimidation by a former political opponent after showing up at the man's home to question a social media exchange. Snee, a Ward 6 Republican, went Saturday night to the residence of David McCune, a Democrat who ran against him last fall, to confront him about a series of Facebook posts. Snee apparently felt slighted by some of the messages. ...
Friday Night Lights Part One, 7-5-24
ERIE, PA (WJET)–The Erie SeaWolves were coming off a 6-1 holiday victory of the Akron RubberDucks entering Friday night’s game. Standout pitcher Jackson Jobe made his return to the mound for Erie. Jobe has been out for around two months due to a left hamstring strain. He pitched for five innings for the SeaWolves and […]
Massillon Museum’s 30th Annual Island Party Is July 12!
The Massillon Museum’s annual Island Party on Friday, July 12, will be a Caribbean- and Hawaiian-inspired evening under the stars in the heart of downtown Massillon. The family-friendly evening will be free and open to everyone. No reservations are necessary. The Island Party is the Museum’s thank you to the community for its continuing support.
Barberton native Chase Johnson inspiring youth as he continues professional golf journey
AKRON, Ohio — Firestone Country Club is all geared up to host the Kaulig Companies Championship next week—but Barberton native Chase Johnson helped tee off festivities beforehand at Akron's historic course. It was a full-circle moment for the local professional golfer. Johnson was practically born to golf. "I...
University of Akron to beef up polymer sector workforce development with tech hub funding
The University of Akron will provide more workforce development in the polymer sector after the city announced Tuesday it received a $51 million federal grant to research sustainable polymers. Akron was selected as one of 12 tech hubs in the country to receive federal funding. The Greater Akron Chamber estimates...
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.54 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.35 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 22 cents since last month. According...
Gov. DeWine appoints Linger to Columbiana court bench
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Kelly Linger to serve on the Columbiana County Municipal Court. Linger, of East Liverpool, will assume office July 23, taking over for Judge Katelyn Dickey, who resigned upon being appointed to the Ohio Seventh District Court of Appeals. Linger will serve the remainder of...
10 most expensive homes sold in Akron, June 24-30
A house that sold for $711,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Akron in the past week. In total, 69 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $146,929. The average price per square foot was $116.
Rubber City Jews hold local events
Rubber City Jews held events in the spring and has more events planned for the summer. The April events were “Coffee for a Cause” at Angel Falls Coffee Company in Akron, and an event with Hillel at The University of Akron at Green Dragon Inn in Akron. Summer...
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