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Papa Bear’s Italian Restaurant owners set soft opening date
NORTH CANTON − An owner of the new Papa Bear’s Italian Restaurant, still under construction at 305 Applegrove St. NW in North Canton, anticipates an Oct. 1 soft opening. Papa Bear’s Italian Restaurant has been a staple in Stark County since it first opened in 1986 on Belpar Street NW in Jackson Township. When it outgrew that spot, it relocated to Dressler Road in 1988.
Brecksville cast members walk out, question board member's social media posts
There's a bit of drama happening at The Brecksville Theatre, but not in a good way. There are accusations that a theatre board member made numerous anti-LGBTQ posts on social media.
Is this Easter Island or Brunswick?: Whit & Whimsey
BRUNSWICK, Ohio -- One our favorite local artists, Mark Langan -- known for his corrugated cardboard creations -- is going through some serious health issues right now. But it hasn’t stopped his creativity. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Police searching for suspects following Citizens Bank robbery in North Canton
NORTH CANTON, Ohio — Police say they are actively searching for suspects following a bank robbery in North Canton Thursday afternoon. According to a press release, the incident occurred just after 2 p.m. at the Citizens Bank on North Main Street. Witnesses said a man pulled out a gun and stole an unknown amount of cash before fleeing with another individual in a black Honda Civic that was reported stolen out of Canton.
Cleveland police’s ‘Operation Heat Wave’ results in over 550 felony arrests
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - City officials announced Thursday that more guns and drugs are off Cleveland streets thanks to “Operation Heat Wave.”. Those seizures by the Cleveland Division of Police make up just part of the results they received in the months-long operation. According to police, officers looked for...
Drought continues in Cleveland-area despite recent rain; Some parts of Ohio now in ‘severe drought’
CLEVELAND, Ohio — While drought conditions remain unchanged in Northeast Ohio despite recent rains, conditions in parts of southern Ohio have worsened, transitioning from a moderate drought to a severe drought, according to this week’s drought update released on Thursday. Even though last week brought on some much-needed...
Ohio GOP governor hopefuls use national convention as springboard for 2026
MILWAUKEE - Ohio Republicans eyeing the governor's mansion were unified on one point this week: The 2024 election isn't about 2026. But it also didn't hurt to spend several days in Wisconsin rubbing shoulders with their fellow Republicans − and in one case, getting the spotlight on a national stage. ...
Why this Ohio county is still in court over Dominion voting machines and the 2020 election
COLUMBUS, Ohio – While most the nation looks to the looming 2024 presidential election, the Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday sent Stark County back to trial to deal with vestiges of the vaguely defined election conspiracy theories that marred the last one. On Jan. 6, 2021, as hundreds of...
Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room: School principals worry recreational sales will spur increased marijuana usage among students
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As Ohio moves toward recreational marijuana sales, school principals are concerned about increased usage among students, according to recent research from Ohio State University. Ohio school principals said that soon-to-begin adult recreational marijuana sales could lead to a negative impact on student behavior and academic performance and...
Republicans decry early voting but urge supporters to do it anyway
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — The chairman of the Ohio Republican Party has hit the message hard to his delegation on a daily basis: It's OK to vote early. In fact, it's encouraged. It's a message that former President Donald Trump — usually the loudest critic in the room when it comes to the integrity of the early vote — has also hit every night via video at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. “The way we win is to swamp them,” Trump says. “If we swamp them, they can't cheat. It just doesn't work out. But if you can't make it [on Election Day], you need to make a plan, register, and vote any way possible.” That message directly conflicts with a plank in the just-approved, scaled-back Republican platform, which calls for a return to strictly same-day voting, a decision that is typically made on a state-by-state basis. The platform also calls for mandatory voter identification, proof of citizenship, and more sophisticated paper ballots.
Ohio riders aim for a record $75 million at 45th Pan-Mass Challenge for cancer research
NEEDHAM, Mass. (WSYX) — Three Ohio residents will take part in the 45th Pan-Mass Challenge on August 3rd and 4th. The annual bike-a-thon stretches across 211 miles in Massachusetts. Patrick McGovern of Columbus, Pete Dunlap of Dublin, and Brendan Patterson from Cleveland will join over 6,500 riders as they...
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