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Case of Legionnaires' Disease confirmed in City of Salem
One confirmed case of Legionnaires' Disease has been reported in the City of Salem. Salem Mayor Cyndi Dickey confirmed with 21 News the disease was found in one client in a long-term facility in the city. The exact facility it was found in was not disclosed. Officials could not find...
Health officials: Aultman Alliance Community Hospital has two Legionella cases
ALLIANCE ‒ Health officials are investigating two positive cases for Legionella bacteria at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital. A news release was issued Thursday by Aultman Health System. The release said two patients tested positive for the bacteria following hospital visits in Alliance though it has not been confirmed where the Legionella exposure occurred. The...
Stark Fair: Animal Sales, Kids Day, Truck and Tractor Pulls
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The Stark County Fair continues through the weekend. County Commissioner Bill Smith tells WHBC News that Saturday is a favorite day for him on Wertz Avenue NW in Canton. He’ll be attending the hog sale in the morning and steer sale in...
Looking for an Oktoberfest? Here's where to find a celebration in Northeast Ohio
The Munich Oktoberfest ― the grandest such celebration in the world ― is just around the corner. But most likely, you're not headed to Germany to take part in what's billed as "the largest folk festival in the world" ― where a 1-liter beer will run you anywhere from$15.18 to $17.08. The 189th Oktoberfest...
As summers warm up, do Northeast Ohio's public pools meet the need?
This summer has been a scorcher, even this late in the season, and scientists say summers are just going to keep getting hotter due to climate change. Many Northeast Ohio residents turn to public pools as one way to stay cool. On a hot, muggy afternoon in August, Lin Alexander...
#TogetherWeCan: Stark County Health Department launches overdose prevention campaign
JACKSON TWP. − The Stark County Health Department wants your help preventing overdoses. Its newly launched #TogetherWeCan campaign aims to spread awareness and prevent overdose deaths. "There's stigma...
Northeast Ohio road construction: Center Street Bridge to have brief closures
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation reports the Center Street Bridge over the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland will have short-duration closures on Tuesday lasting no longer than 30 minutes. That’s one of the expected traffic impacts expected in the upcoming weeks as road construction season continues in...
Project proposed to replace Berlin Station Road Bridge in Berlin Township
The Mahoning County Engineer's Office has proposed a project to replace the Berlin Station Road Bridge over Turkey Broth Creek and Berlin Lake between Bedell Road and Pricetown Road in Berlin Township. The existing bridge was built in 1943 and has never undergone a major rehabilitation since. The proposed project...
Applications being accepted to fill Massillon Ward 6 council vacancy
MASSILLON− Due to the recent resignation of Massillon Ward 6 Councilman Michael Snee, applications for the vacancy are being accepted. Those interested should send a resume and letter of intent to Stark GOP, 2729 Fulton Drive NW, Canton, 44718 orto director@starkgop.org by Sept. 7. The Precinct Committeemen of Ward 6 will convene at 5 p.m. Sept. 9 at Stark GOP to fill the vacancy. Call Chairman Janet Weir Creighton at 330-453-6708 if you have questions. This article originally appeared on The Repository: Applications being accepted to fill Massillon Ward 6 council vacancy
Who is Northeast Ohio’s best field hockey player? Our picks, your votes (poll)
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Who is the best high school field hockey player in Northeast Ohio? We’re turning to you to find out. The seven-county cleveland.com coverage area in Northeast Ohio is full of field hockey talent. This year’s group, which began the 2024 season earlier this month, includes players such as Lexie St. Pierre of Hudson and Nina Yacovone of Shaker Heights, who were both first-team All-Ohio last season. There’s also Magnificat’s Alice Stein, who was second-team all-state last season.
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