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NCPD: 3 Canton Residents Suspected in July Bank Robbery
NORTH CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Two men and a woman with Canton addresses are in jail in Pennsylvania, accused in a bank robbery there as well as in North Canton. 43-year-old Latoya Young, 36-year-old Christopher Lucius and 32-year-old Matthew Smith are all being charged federally, according to North Canton police.
The Heart of Stark: Free NeighborWorks training encourages landlord & tenant collaboration
In partnership with The Repository, every Monday, Stark Community Foundation is highlighting positive happenings in our community. Here’s to Good News Mondays The Stark County Neighborhood Partnership Program (SCNPP), a collaboration between Stark Community Foundation and Community Building Partnership of Stark County, is hosting its third annual NeighborWorks America Training Conference on Sept. 14 to equip residents and leaders from local neighborhoods with tools for collaboration. ...
Granger United Methodist Church hosts annual cruise-in
GRANGER TWP. — Over a hundred cars participated in Sunday’s Cruise-in at Granger United Methodist Church. Located at 1235 Granger Road, the cruise-in started nine years ago, event organizer Doug Patty said. “A couple of us guys with old cars, we thought we would have a car show...
🏆 Make your picks for The Times-Reporter Athletes of the Week (8/19 to 8/24)
Fall high school sports are in full swing, and we've seen some great performances so far. Starting today, high school sports fans can vote in three polls each week – football, boys and girls – to pick their top performance from the week before. The polls run until 5 p.m. Wednesday. Winners will be announced on The Times-Reporter website. ...
Head Start enrollment event set for Tuesday across Akron region
Community Action Akron Summit, a private nonprofit group, will hold a Head Start enrollment day on Tuesday for families to learn more about Head Start. Parents and guardians will also be able to enroll their children in this federally funded program. Head Start provides part- and full-day programs for children...
Mark your calendars: Deadlines and events for home repair help, property assessment questions and more
❓Have questions about your property valuation? Join Signal Cleveland’s Dakotah Kennedy and Rachel Dissell from 7-8 p.m. tonight, Monday, Aug. 26 at the North Royalton branch of the Cuyahoga County Library to talk about property valuations. Aug. 27. 🗳️Signal Cleveland Government Reporter Nick Castele is moderating a City Club...
Akron Tree Commission seeks to establish tree recognition program
For the last four months, the Akron Tree Commission has worked to establish either a Tree of the Month or Tree of the Season award to highlight beautiful or significant trees in the city. Commission members are still working out the kinks of the program, but at the Aug. 20...
Conservancy for Cuyahoga National Park receives $3.8 million
The Conservancy for Cuyahoga National Park—a public charity that supports the upkeep of the only national park in Ohio—has announced a $3.8 million gift from the estate of James H. Hower, an Akron businessman, who died in 2022. The largest gift in the organization’s history will be used...
Firefighters Practice Water Rescue Skills
Dover and New Philadelphia firefighters keep practicing so they can respond to emergencies in all types of water rescue situations. Dover fire captain Brooks Ross says their latest joint session involved training in the Tuscarawas River under the Wooster Avenue Bridge with about eight divers and seven other firefighters there for shore support and rope work.
Stark County woman, 37, shot dead at home after 'violent encounter'
PARIS TWP. ‒ The fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman during a 'violent encounter' is being investigated as a homicide. Christopher W. Short apparently shot Ashley R. Shumaker once following a domestic dispute, according to Stark County Sheriff George T. Maier . In a 911 call released through a public records request, Short told...
‘Martin Muniz is a vicious mass murderer’: Cuyahoga County prosecutor on man convicted of killing 4 people
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The man who fatally shot four family members and injured his eight-year-old niece at a home in Cleveland’s Brooklyn Centre neighborhood in 2023 was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences in prison. Martin Muniz, 42, shot the victims at a home in the 3700 block...
Richland Carrousel Park to host 33rd birthday celebration
Correction: Earlier versions of this article included an incorrect date for the celebration. Richland Carrousel Park is about to celebrate 33 years of smiles and turns. You're invited to join the party from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. ...
Cleveland Browns Season Preview and Predictions
The 2024 season is pivotal for the Cleveland Browns as the team looks to solidify its status as a true contender in the AFC. After several seasons of rebuilding and inconsistent performances, the Browns are at a crossroads where expectations are high. With a talented roster led by quarterback Deshaun Watson and defensive star Myles Garrett, the team is poised to make a deep playoff run. However, the pressure is on to deliver, especially given the tough schedule and the competitive nature of the AFC North. Success this season could redefine the franchise’s trajectory, cementing the Browns as a consistent force in the league and potentially paving the way for their first Super Bowl appearance.
‘Don’t get caught up in the drama’: City looking for nine people to join Community Police Commission
The City of Cleveland is looking for nine people to join the Community Police Commission, which oversees police discipline and policy. They will replace three commissioners who resigned and six others whose terms end this year. After a turbulent two years, when the work of the commission has often been...
Akron in 330: Addressing decline of Black people playing baseball
Warren Wheeler scooped baseballs off small cones, gazed in the direction of his camp instructor, took a few steps, then let them fly. “Last one!” yelled Donnie Brooks, the former University of Akron baseball player leading the throwing drill at an airport baseball field. “There you go. There you...
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