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Theme of 2024 Ohio State Fair butter cow display revealed
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One of the most anticipated moments for Ohio State Fair organizers is unveiling the themed butter cow display. This year, the American Dairy Association Mideast's butter display honors and salutes the nation's elite athletes. The display depicts four athletes and nods to the upcoming Paris Olympics....
CWRU, OSU among top-tier Ohio medical schools in U.S. News & World Report: See 2024 rankings
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Three Ohio universities were ranked as a top-tier medical schools for research in the United States, according to the new 2024 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Programs Rankings released Tuesday. Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University came out on top for Ohio schools....
In-depth: Suicide statistics concern the community
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The latest statistics on suicide are concerning as the number of deaths increases and the age of those individuals is starting to drop. Duane Piccirilli, director of the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board, says suicides have increased every year since 2021 and the number continues to grow.
Alliance police rescue kitten stuck in the gears of a reclining chair
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Two Alliance police officers rescued a kitten stuck in the gears of an electric reclining chair. The owner called police Tuesday morning, asking for help. Officers Bob Rajcan and Tye Lauener responded to the home on Summit Street and found the animal trapped inside the...
Mansfield and Beyond: How Ohio Cities Are Navigating Cannabis Dispensaries
Mansfield City Council recently postponed its vote to repeal existing prohibitions on medical marijuana dispensaries, highlighting a complex and cautious approach. Initially set for a decisive vote, the council decided to delay the measure until their next meeting on August 6. Key Points from the Mansfield Meeting. Vote Delay: The...
Summa-HATCo deal observers dive into questions about financing for-profit hospital model
The financial implications of the deal for Summa Health to be acquired by HATCo were examined Tuesday during an Akron Press Club discussion as the community continues to dissect what it will mean for the nonprofit health system to become a for-profit enterprise. "I think that Summa probably made the best decision they could," Paul Lee, senior partner at Strategic Health Care, said of the pending deal in a conversation moderated by M.L. Schultze, a freelance journalist...
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...
Akron man dies after being hit by a commercial vehicle on I-77
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A 34-year-old Akron man died after he was struck by a commercial vehicle on I-77 in Lawrence Township Sunday morning. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers identified the victim as Jonathan Mandala. According to troopers, Mandala was walking on I-77 southbound when he entered the road...
Chardon women killed in Ohio Turnpike crash
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - The Milan post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a three-vehicle fatal wreck in which a Chardon woman died Monday. The crash occurred at 9:50 a.m. Monday, July 22, on the Ohio Turnpike, east of the Ohio 51 interchange in Washington Township, Sandusky County. ...
Another Realty Tower tenant accuses workers of stealing her belongings following Watchdog Report
Another former tenant at Realty Tower, which is currently being demolished is accusing the construction workers demolishing the building of stealing some of her belongings. According to a police report, the former tenant spoke with an officer in the lobby of the Youngstown Police Department and told the officer that she suspects several of her belongings to have been stolen by the workers.
Tuscarawas County Dog Pound: 4 pit bull puppies die after being given rat poison
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — Employees with the Tuscarawas County Dog Pound are investigating "a horrific scene of abuse" after four pit bulls died in the Wayne Township area last week. According to a Facebook post, dog wardens were called to Kaylor Road Northwest just south of Soehnlen Road Northwest...
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...
The Cleveland Cavaliers Will Trade for Kevin Durant
The Cleveland Cavaliers locked up a core player in Evan Mobley. The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Evan Mobley fourth in the 2021 NBA Draft. Mobley has given Cleveland Cavalier fans flashes of hope, but durability issues are in question with Mobley coming off knee surgery and an ankle injury problematic for the tall big man which has slowed Mobley’s development of a post-game in the paint with his back to the basket.
Truck rolls over, blocking Route 5 turnpike ramps in Braceville
A truck accident has shut down parts of the Ohio Turnpike interchange at Route 5 in Trumbull County. A tractor-trailer rolled over at around 9 a.m. Tuesday, blocking the westbound ramps. First Responders say the driver got out of the cab. Newton Falls and Braceville firefighters are on the scene.
Ohio Braces for Evening Cold Front: Storms and Gusty Winds Expected
Cleveland, OH – A cold front is expected to move through Ohio later this evening, bringing with it increased chances for showers and storms. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued an alert, indicating that storm activity will pick up this afternoon ahead of the front’s arrival. Residents can expect gusty winds accompanying any storms that form, with high temperatures reaching the mid-80s today.
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