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Florida man indicted for defrauding developers seeking construction loans
A Florida man has been indicted on charges of defrauding developers in Kansas, Missouri, Ohio and Utah. David Ingram allegedly bilked developers out of millions of dollars and now faces charges of wire fraud, making false declarations on bankruptcy forms and making a false account during a bankruptcy proceeding, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Small-Town Ohio Drama As Angry Woman Rams Mazda Into Cop Car
An Ohio woman rammed a police cruiser while trying to avoid arrest in Alliance. A third party called the police on the woman for blocking them into a parking space. Facing multiple charges, she remains jailed on a $100,000 bond after the incident. The tiny town of Alliance, Ohio is...
Ohio Forecast: Sunny Skies and Highs Near 90 Degrees Today
Cleveland, OH – Ohio residents can expect mostly sunny skies today, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. High pressure is building into the region, contributing to the warm and dry conditions. According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, high temperatures will range from...
Carnation Festival celebrates lawmen, welcomes Lamborn relative to Alliance
ALLIANCE − W. John Gross isn't known to be a man of few words. But for the briefest of moments on Saturday, the 86-year-old former FBI agent and longtime historian stood silently at an Alliance Area Senior Center lectern. He said he was shocked when he was named the Greater Alliance Carnation Festival's Grand Parade marshal during the festival's Community Luncheon. ...
How Alliance seniors reconnected amid loneliness epidemic
It's only been a few months since Shirley McMinn and Mary Wearsler rekindled their friendship, but some call the pair inseparable. Shirley and Mary grew up in the same part of Alliance, went to the same church, danced, and twirled batons as majorettes in the Alliance High School marching band.
Sky Carp edge Captains, 4-3; Bazzana scores run, makes first error
Guardians overall No. 1 draft pick Travis Bazzana was 0-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in the Captains’ 4-3 loss to visiting Beloit on Aug. 4. Bazzana also made a fielding error in the ninth inning that helped the Sky Carp score an insurance run. Bazzana scored...
Annual Ohio Veterans Conference offers resources and networking to those who served
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio Veterans Conference, which is organized by the Department of Veterans Services, took place on Saturday at Ohio State University. Veterans from all branches and eras of the military were welcome. They were invited to learn about different resources offered to them, meet fellow...
The Heart of Stark: Hammer & Nails celebrates 25 years of repairing houses and giving hope
In partnership with The Repository, every Monday, Stark Community Foundation highlights positive happenings in our community. Here’s to Good News Mondays! What began as a dream of founders Darlene and Mike Leghart has developed into a ministry that has helped thousands of disadvantaged individuals in Stark County. ...
Stark families find genealogy in focus at Stark Library
In much the same manner as the observation that "all politics are local," it perhaps could be said that "all genealogy is history." Genealogy research results in family history. And family history often transcends geographical and chronological boundaries. Family history intertwines with community, national and world history as individual interact with each other and experience the events of their time. ...
Farmers markets feature produce, specialty goods, activities
Farmers markets feature produce, specialty goods, family activities. The following directory includes markets in Trumbull and Mahoning counties and western Pennsylvania. To submit updates, corrections and suggestions, email in**@me**********.net. Twice-weekly. Four Seasons Flea & Farm Market. 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-5050. Large market (indoor and outdoor) offers fresh produce,...
'It isn't needed anymore.' Stark County CIC will dissolve and redistribute its assets
Stark County is dissolving a little-used economic development tool. The Community Improvement Corporation will cease operations and distribute its assets to the Stark County Port Authority. The nonprofit corporation...
Assaults continue at Indian River youth prison in Massillon, reviews underway
Assaults have continued at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility in Massillon and other sites run by the Ohio Department of Youth Services more than six months after a newspaper investigation revealed unsafe conditions at state prisons for youths. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating two incidents — one involving a staff member...
Ravenna Rocks returns, and Julie Piccione-Beach will be hailed at Honorary Way
The Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce is planning a full day of activity on Aug. 10, with the Ravenna Rocks concert series, the Honorary Way ceremony and fireworks in the city for the first time in decades. ...
What's new at the Mu? Fun Fest set for Aug. 10
MCTV, the Massillon Museum and the Downtown Massillon Association has invited families to participate in the 27th annual Fun Fest, which will run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 10. Fun Fest is a lively, safe, educational, entertaining and enriching experience. The outdoor event will be centered on the lawn at the Massillon...