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Mansfield man's bond set at $2 million in connection with double homicide on Oct. 27
A second Mansfield man has been charged with murder in connection with a double homicide Oct. 27 at 810 Ferndale Ave. A $2 million cash or surety bond was set Wednesday during a bindover bond hearing in Richland County Common Pleas Court for Edonnez Jermaine Williams, 18, who was a juvenile in October. ...
Barberton OKs Cox-Powell-Herald building lease
BARBERTON — A plan to restore the historic Cox-Powell-Herald buildings at 459-467 W. Tuscarawas Ave. as a mixed-use commercial and residential space moved one step closure to fruition July 22 when City Council approved a lease agreement for the properties with Herald-Powell LLC. Developer Steve Coon and architect George...
Police pursuit leads to crash of Elyria cruiser
Police are investigating a pursuit that led to the crash of an Elyria police cruiser this morning. According the Ohio State Highway Patrol, an EPD cruiser crashed on Interstate 90 eastbound, just west of the Route 254 exit in Sheffield Village, at 6:11 a.m. today. No injuries were reported from the crash, which remains under investigation, a statement from the patrol said.
Portage County woman who allegedly fired shots at neighbor hunter pleads no contest to charges
ATWATER, Ohio — We have an update on the story about Portage County neighbors who were at odds after video showed a woman appearing to threaten and then fire shots next door at a man who was deer hunting. Court records previously showed that Luanne Headley was facing charges...
Oasis of Love Church to foster unity Saturday during 8th annual Block Party
MANSFIELD — Unity in the community is more than a phrase to the Oasis of Love Church congregation. The church, led by Senior Pastor Raymond Cochran Jr., will again put those words into actions Saturday with the 8th annual Oasis of Love Block Party/Community Fair. “Unity in all communities...
Two Cousins’ Pizza new owner Nichole Hamilton debuts new menu
MANSFIELD — The smells of fresh dough and melting cheese mingling with spices and marinara has always greeted each Two Cousins’ Pizza customer walking into the North Main Street shop. Under the ownership of Nichole Hamilton, customers also have the opportunity to venture outside their comfort zones with...
Olympian Carlin Isles skips Paris to focus on his job in the Stark Prosecutor's Office
The way Carlin Isles sees it, he'll always have Tokyo and Rio. The world's fastest rugby player won't be headed to Paris as a member of the U.S. men's sevens team for the 2024 Summer Olympics. ...
Be Alert for Spotted Lanternflies
Struggling with Lanternflies? Spotted lanternflies are being spotted everywhere in Northeast Ohio! This insect is a serious invasive pest that feeds on sap from over 70 different plant species. Spotted lanternflies can negatively impact our agriculture, economy, and everyday life through the honeydew they excrete, which eventually turns into mold.
Chicken wings sold as boneless can include bones, court rules
Restaurant patrons who order chicken wings marketed as "boneless" can't expect them to actually be boneless, according to a Thursday ruling from the Ohio Supreme Court. The decision comes in the case of Michael Berkheimer, who in 2016 was eating his usual order — boneless wings with parmesan garlic sauce — at an Ohio restaurant called Wings on Brookwood when he felt like some meat went down the wrong pipe, according to legal documents.Over the next few days, Berkheimer ran a fever and was unable to keep food down, prompting him to visit an emergency room, where a doctor found a 5-centimeter...
Ohio pension adds four new funds
The $19 billion School Employees Retirement System of Ohio in Columbus added four new investments at this month’s board meeting totaling $275 million. According to Chief Investment Officer Farouki Majeed, higher interest rates have caused more market volatility, and the team has been proactively managing the portfolios to maximize returns. The staff has maintained an […]
Rock Entertainment Group, Gray Media Launch Rock Entertainment Sports Network
CLEVELAND—Rock Entertainment Group (REG) and Gray Media, owner of WOIO and WUAB in Cleveland and WXIX in Cincinnati, have reached an agreement to launch “Rock Entertainment Sports Network.” The parties plan for the new network to start over-the-air broadcasts on Gray’s television stations in Cleveland and Cincinnati this August, with future over-the-air, multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs), and streaming components to be announced as the network grows.As part of their plans, the two companies said that the partnership will bring free, 24/7 access of local Ohio sports and entertainment programming to millions in Ohio. Gray and Rock Entertainment Group will also...
Contractor indicted for alleged home-improvement scam costing Ohioans over $105,000
CINCINNATI, Ohio — A Hamilton County grand jury has indicted Roger Glenn Gray, 52, of Aurora, Indiana, on three felony charges related to an alleged home-improvement scam that defrauded 14 Ohio residents of more than $105,000, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced yesterday. Gray, who has a significant criminal...
OhioHealth Mobile Mammography Unit Reaching More North Central Ohioans
You can call it a doctor’s office on wheels. Whether you see the OhioHealth North Market Mobile Mammography Unit parked outside office buildings, fairs, or OhioHealth locations, know it’s there for more than just display. It’s a tight space, but the mobile mammography unit is getting a lot...
Recent Developments At The Ohio State University
As Richland County is home to a regional campus of The Ohio State University and very much part of the university community, we occasionally take the opportunity to provide updates on all things OSU. Here are three recent news items from the state’s flagship institution of higher education:. 24...
Javier Baez’s 3-run homer leads Tigers to shutout win in series finale
This is the way bullpen days are supposed to work. Six pitchers combined to throw nine shutout innings as the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday afternoon at Progressive Field. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
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