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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,...
'Why not get a tax break?' Ohio's sales tax holiday expands to 10 days, adds restaurants
Shoppers can save on school supplies,back-to-school clothing and electronics. For the first time restaurant meals are included in the exemption. Eligible items up to $500 can get the tax break. With rising costs of just about everything, the average family is expected to spend about $875 on back-to-school shopping. Ohio's...
40 Years Reflection: Aslam Urges Community to Focus on Assets
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – When Jaladah Aslam, president of the Youngstown Warren Black Caucus, was growing up in Youngstown, neighborhoods were filled with playgrounds and working people. On a recent trip home to Austintown from attending church on Youngstown’s South Side, she noticed the number of vacant lots. “It...
Tuesday's Canton City Junior Tennis Tournament results
10U singles: Corrin d. Obyrne 6-1, 6-0; Blake d. Tadayon 6-0, 6-0. Girls 12U singles: Allen d. Staub 6-2, 6-1. Boys 14U singles: Probhakaran d. Printz 6-1, 6-0. Girls 16U singles: Balcom d. Myricks 6-4, 6-1; E. Smith d. Obyrne 7-5, 6-3; Finefrock def. Wadley 3-6, 6-3, 1-0 (4); Williams def. McCallum 6-0, 6-0.
Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter lowers adoption fees due to high capacity
The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is offering reduced adoption fees through July 31 on all dogs due to high capacity, according to a news release. The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter has partnered with Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters nationwide pet adoption event. The adoption fee of $95 has...
Cynthia Carter 1965-2024
WARREN — Cynthia Pupillo Carter, 58, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Sacramento, California, with loving family by her side. Cynthia was born June 25, 1965, in Warren, a daughter to Jane and Valentino Pupillo. She spent her childhood years in Howland and in Warren. She graduated...
Indigo Girls coming to Packard Music Hall
The Indigo Girls will play Packard Music Hall on Dec. 13. The duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have been playing together for nearly 40 years. They self-released an EP in 1985 and an album “Strange Fire” two years later, which led to a deal with Epic Records.
Peter Van Rogers
Peter Van Rogers, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, July 14, 2024, at his home in Russell Township. Born in Detroit, he was the son of Van R. Rogers and Ruth Rogers. A graduate of West Geauga High School, Peter graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a B.S. in...
Florence M. Doran 1964-2024
GIRARD — Florence M. “Flo” Doran, 59, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, July 19, 2024, in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side. Florence was born Oct. 10, 1964, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Evelyn Venzeio Buonavolonta, and was a lifelong area resident.
'Disrespectful, crude.' Junk dumped at West Lawn Cemetery. Headstones toppled at Rowland
CANTON – Authorities are looking for whoever illegally dumped auto parts and license plates in the historic West Lawn Cemetery and vandalized headstones in Rowland Cemetery last week. The Canton Cemetery Association posted a photo about the items dumped at West Lawn, located at 1919 7th St. NW, on...
Akron city officials hold public safety press conference as investigation into deadly mass shooting continues
AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and Akron Police Chief Brian Harding provided an update on the investigation into last month's deadly mass shooting, plus other public safety issues, during a news conference on Tuesday. While police have yet to make any arrests in the shooting, Harding noted...
Jane Bain Chapter of DAR to host history exhibit at Rodman Library
The Jane Bain Chapter of National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution will play host to the American Revolution Experience, a historic display, starting Aug. 12 at Rodman Public Library. The exhibit will be open Aug. 12-16 at the library at 215 E. Broadway St. in Alliance. Hours are noon to 8...
Kent State University Alumni to Compete in Paris 2024 Olympics: Golf, Basketball, Shot Put
Three Kent State Athletics alumni, Corey Conners, Chris Ortiz, and Danniel Thomas-Dodd, are set to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics, continuing a tradition of representation that dates back to 1984. Since 1948, Kent State has had 19 Olympians, with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics featuring a record five alumni, accumulating...
Valley Hot Dog Shoppe locations to offer $1 chili dogs for National Chili Dog Day July 25
Thursday, July 25 is National Chili Dog day, and all four Hot Dog Shoppe locations in the Mahoning Valley are celebrating with an offer that will keep your stomach and your wallet full. Starting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Hot Dog Shoppe in Girard, Warren, Boardman and East Liverpool will...
Canton readies for the 2024 Pro Football HOF Enshrinement Festival with Community Parade
CANTON ‒ This year was Jordan Appleman's first time at the annual Community Parade. His wife, also named Jordan Appleman, came last year. Both were on hand as the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival got underway on Sunday afternoon under overcast skies. The Community Parade kicked...
July Pet Care: Essential Preventative Measures for Outdoor Pets in Bedford
As July heats up in Bedford, it’s crucial to ensure that outdoor pets are well-protected and receive appropriate preventative care. The summer sun brings added risks for pets that spend a lot of time outdoors. Here are some key tips to keep your furry friends safe and healthy during the hot summer month.
County roundup: Garrettsville prepares for Peach Social Car Cruise, plus news from Freedom, Hiram, Nelson, Mantua and Windham
The long-awaited time capsule opening took place July 6. Inside the time capsule were, among other things, old newspapers, an old book from the Garrettsville 120th Centennial and a song written about Garrettsville called “Old Garrettsville” that was sung by two girls, according to the James A. Garfield Historical Society, when the time capsule was buried in 1924. Two women sang the song at the time capsule opening.
Authorities ID man killed by Churchill police in front of his Forest Hills home
Details emerged Tuesday about the man that a Churchill police officer fatally shot last week outside his Forest Hills home. Police said Gregory Carlson, 48 was armed when they encountered him around 9:20 p.m. Thursday night outside his house in the 200 block of Glasgow Road. Officers from Forest Hills, Churchill and Swissvale responded.
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