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WHBC 1480 radio talk show host Jordan Miller let go in cost-cutting move
CANTON − WHBC 1480 radio show host Jordan Miller has been laid off by the AM station in a cost-cutting move. Miller's "Live and Local" talk show was broadcast from 10 a.m. to noon weekdays, featuring discussion of both national and local news. Miller, who worked at WHBC for nearly four years, took...
Stark County officers cleared in 2 fatal shootings
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Two Stark County police officers involved in separate fatal shootings in 2023 have been cleared of any wrongdoing following investigations by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). In a June incident in Canton, Officer Jacob Dryden was pursuing domestic violence suspect Jeffrey Neff when...
Canton man claims self-defense for fatal shooting of his mother's fiancé during argument
CANTON – Savier D. Smiley was 18 years old and legally barred from having a weapon when he fatally shot his mother's fiancé inside their Canton home, Assistant Stark County Prosecutor Kristen L. Mlinar told a jury on Tuesday. Smiley, now 19, is on trial in Stark County Common Pleas Court, having pleaded...
Back-to-school giveaway, youth talent show set for Crenshaw Park in Canton
CANTON − A youth talent show and back-to-school giveaway will be held Sunday at Crenshaw Park. Walking With A Purpose, a nonprofit that seeks to help youth develop confidence in themselves and build positive relationships with adults and their peers, will host Christmas in July from 2 to 6 p.m. at Crenshaw Park at 1500 Sherrick Road SE. Admission is free. ...
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Whiskey & Wine on Nine Golf Outing
Looking for a fun charity outing with two interesting contests to go along with the golf? Then check out Aunt Susie’s Whiskey & Wine on Nine Golf Outing on Saturday, August 10th at Arrowhead Golf Club in North Canton. The event benefits people in Stark County who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Alliance Country Club pays $5M, adopts alcohol policy to honor 3 killed by drunken driver
CANTON ‒ In death, Charles Neff, David Miller and Diane Clark, could save the lives of innocent drivers and passengers for years to come. The trio was killed July 15, 2021, when their vehicle was struck head-on by a drunken driver. That driver, Kyle Dougherty, also died. Before he'd climbed behind the wheel...
New Philadelphia police catch grab-and-dash thieves at mall
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 23, 2024) – Police say they will present their case to the grand jury Wednesday after they caught two people red-handed trying to steal thousands of dollars in merchandise from Kohl’s. New Philadelphia Police Officer Kurt Olson says the attempted theft took place on...
Authorities ID man found dead in 2020 in Stark. But we have to wait to find out who it is
CANTON ‒ The Stark County Sheriff's Office has identified a man whose remains were found more than four years ago next to an oil well in Pike Township. Stark County Sheriff George Maier and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost will hold a press conference at 10:30 a.m. Thursday to announce the identity of...
Aultman Hospital no longer 'in network' for Humana Medicare Advantage
Aultman and Humana had been negotiating since the start of the year. The change affects Humana's Medicare Advantage patients. Hospitals nationwide have been reporting similar problems with Medicare Advantage insurers. Thousands of patients insured through Humana's Medicare Advantage plans are no longer "in network" at Aultman hospitals. Adam Luntz, senior...
‘The only person you’re cheating when you aren’t working hard is yourself.’: Mount Union pitcher Anthony Warner’s story of perseverance
Mount Union right-handed pitcher Anthony Warner chose to commit to Mount Union because of his desire to stay close to home. He was high on the team’s radar from Louisville, Ohio, making it a perfect match. “I was really only looking for schools close to home at the time,...
MEN’S LACROSSE WELCOMES NEW ASSISTANT COACH
NORTH CANTON, OH : Head Coach, David Salter , is excited to announce the hiring of Kyle DeCrispino , as Assistant Coach, for the Walsh Men’s Lacrosse Program. DeCrispino arrives to Walsh with a slew of accolades and experience. From Arnold, Maryland, Kyle’s collegiate playing experience includes 99 goals, 41 assists, 84 ground balls, and 17 caused turnovers. Most recently, at Lander University, he was two time All-Conference, two time Player of the Week, and a two time conference champion. He was the 2024 Peach Belt Conference Tournament MVP and an USILA All-Region Selection. He also coached for Zingos Club…
Women Who Lead | A candid conversation with Progressive Insurance CEO Tricia Griffith
MAYFIELD, Ohio — Currently, 52 female CEO's are at the helm of Fortune 500 companies. Northeast Ohio is home to several, including Progressive Insurance CEO Tricia Griffith. She became the company's first female to hold this position in 2016. But in 1988, when she was a college student with loan debt, Griffith answered an ad for a claims representative, never intending to stay in the insurance industry.
Northeast Ohio hospitals honor teenage patients with prom
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - An enchanted prom was held for teenage patients of Northeast Ohio’s hospitals who are unable to attend their high school’s prom due to illness. Last weekend, over 100 teen patients from Cleveland Clinic Children’s, UH Rainbow Babies and Akron Children’s hospitals attended the Enchanted Evening Dunkin’ Oncology Prom.
5 Things to do in Northeast Ohio this weekend: July 26-28
July is wrapping up, which means it's the last weekend before the month of back-to-school begins. If you're not ready for summer to end, here are five things you can do this weekend:. Borderlight Theatre Festival. Artists from across the country will be heading to Cleveland to perform various shows....
Winning Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, July 23, 2024; jackpot $279 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions lottery has selected the winning numbers in the drawing for Tuesday, July 23, 2024, for a jackpot estimated at $279 million. The numbers are 3-9-14-26-51 Mega Ball 21 Megaplier 4x. The Powerball jackpot is an estimated $114 million for the Wednesday, July 24...
Citizen-led redistricting amendment going on Ohio ballot in November
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio voters will decide on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment looking to change redistricting laws for the state this November. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Tuesday that the Citizens Not Politicians-led redistricting initiative aiming to remove politicians from the redistricting process will be on the ballot this election. Instead, the […]
Are there more skunks this year?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Ohio’s Divison of Wildlife says late July is when baby skunks born in the spring start moving around and it seems there are more of them this year. Joe Ferrara with the Division of Wildlife says he doesn’t know for certain if there are...
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