Rootstown Township
LATEST NEWS
Metro Athletic Conference seeks new member schools
The Metro Athletic Conference is accepting letters of interest from schools who may want to join the league in the 2026-27 school year. That would be the MAC's first year without Coventry, which recently announced its upcoming move to the Principals Athletic Conference. The MAC's members include three Portage County schools (Field, Ravenna...
Industry experts anticipate hurdles for Summa Health's new buyer
Health care industry analysts are skeptical of the venture capital firm that plans to acquire the Akron-based hospital system Summa Health, experts said at an Akron Press Club meeting on Thursday. Paul Lee, a senior partner with Strategic Health Care, which advises hospital systems, said for the system to work...
More chicken. The Howlin Bird opens Massillon location
The Howlin Bird has opened the doors of its second location, in the Target Plaza at 2010 Lincoln Way E. in Massillon. The original location, at 123 S. Main St. in North Canton, opened in December 2020. It's home to specialty rotisserie chicken, house-breaded tenders, a giant Chicken Casear Salad and a...
Akron Zoo to build new animal hospital
AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Zoo announced it's building a new animal hospital to care for more than 2,000 of its furry friends. The hospital is expected to cost $11.95 million, with construction slated to begin in 2025. The goal is to have it open in 2026. To help...
Canton, Alliance police cleared in fatal shootings of Jeffrey Neff and George Appleby
CANTON – Police officers from Canton and Alliance who fatally shot suspects last year have been cleared by the Stark County grand jury. The decision not to indict the officers followed the completion of investigations by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation into the shooting deaths of Jeffrey Neff in Canton and George "Joe" Appleby in Alliance. The BCI reports were referred to the Stark County Prosecutor's Office. ...
Custom-built Atwater home sells for $520K. Take a look inside
Three properties sold for more than $500,000 in Portage County during the week of May 20, 2024. One property on East Main Street in Kent sold for $800,000. Here is a list of the properties, and their sale prices: ...
University Hospitals’ Urgent Care increases visits with new Solon facility
As part of University Hospitals’ urgent care plan, the hospital system, in partnership with WellStreet, a retail health care company offering urgent care development to health systems, recently opened a new Urgent Care at 6140 SOM Center Road in Solon. The urgent care plan developed as a way for...
Goodyear selling specialty tire business for $905 million, cuts 175 Akron jobs
AKRON, Ohio — Goodyear announced Monday it will sell its Off-The-Road tire business to Japanese tire maker Yokohama for $905 million, and separately said it is moving 175 Akron jobs to Costa Rica. Both moves are part of Goodyear Forward, a plan to transform the tire company into being...
West Side Police News & Notes
COPLEY — Copley Police officers and Metro SWAT Team members executed a search warrant July 15 at a Colby Drive home that resulted in the seizure of numerous weapons and suspected drugs. Copley Police Det. Lt. Michael Yovanno said the warrant was the culmination of a roughly year long...
Man sentenced in Niles bar fight
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) — A man has received a sentence for charges stemming from a bar fight in Niles last Wednesday. Colton Fisher was found guilty of charges of resisting arrest and misdemeanor assault, according to court records. Those records indicate that Fisher was ordered to spend 120 days in jail and pay fines in his case. A no-contact order is in effect until July 22, 2025.
July 23: Bowie's big eighth sinks Akron 6-5 on Splash Day
Bowie Baysox (10-12, 42-48) 6, Akron RubberDucks (15-7, 52-39) 5. WP: Lincoln Henzman (2-2) LP: Davis Sharpe (3-2) Save: Wandisson Charles (1) Despite Akron rallying from 2-0 deficit to take a 3-2 lead, the Bowie Baysox scored four in the eighth to beat the Akron RubberDucks 6-5 on Tuesday afternoon at Canal Park.
'Twisters' adds thrills for moviegoers with 4DX and D-BOX experience
A summer blockbuster is bringing extreme storms to moviegoers in more ways than one. "Twisters," the sequel to the 1996 film "Twister," entered theaters on July 19 and brought in around $81 million domestically in its opening weekend. The performance surpasses its predecessor, which reeled in around $41 million at its debut. The film, which stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell as storm chasers, currently has a 77% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
WHBC 1480 radio talk show host Jordan Miller let go in cost-cutting move
WHBC 1480 AM in Canton has laid off Jordan Miller, who hosted a talk show from 10 a.m. to noon weekdays. WHBC said no other layoffs are planned for the AM station or its 94.1 FM affiliate. Miller also operates a popular online local news site, Jordan Miller - News,...
Sheely’s holds fundraising drive for Believe in Dreams
NORTH LIMA – Sheely’s Furniture and Appliance supported the ongoing mission of Believe in Dreams with a second quarter 2024 fundraising drive. Sheely’s management presented an $8,055.32 check to Believe in Dreams at the Sheely’s Aurora location July 19. This second quarter 2024 Sheely’s fundraising event...
June Maxine (Menough) Bartholow
June Maxine (Menough) Bartholow, 104, of Salem, passed away at 1:15 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Salem. She was born Aug. 8, 1919, in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of the late George M. and Pansy (Malone) Menough. June was a busy body and...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.