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‘Hospitality is not an afterthought’ at Sunrise Inn
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – If it’s the best pizza in town, it came from the Sunrise Inn whether it be Brier Hill Pizza, Greek pizza, or one of their own signature creations. The business, initially a Speakeasy founded almost 100 years ago, has expanded into a booming restaurant with an unrivaled menu, several dining rooms, a bar, a busy carryout area and a banquet facility.
Stray dog who went 'shopping' at Hubbard truck stop, reunited with owner
It’s never too early for some to run out to a convenience store… even for shoppers with four legs. The clerk at the Flying J truck stop store in Hubbard was working at 5:30 a.m. Monday when a dog slipped in after someone opened the door. After the...
New Philadelphia Mayor Joel Day outlines proposal for DORA in downtown area
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ Mayor Joel Day has sent a letter to New Philadelphia City Council members asking them to create a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) in downtown New Philadelphia. "Downtown New Philadelphia is the undisputed heart of our community," he said in the letter, dated July 17. "With the threat to bricks and mortar retail from online merchants and fierce dining competition in the eastern Ohio market, we must do everything within our power to...
The forgotten forfeit: When Cleveland tried to cheat its way to a victory
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Last month the Northeast Ohio sports world revisited 10 Cent Beer Night, the raucous evening at the ballpark that resulted in a forfeit against Cleveland. The 50th anniversary of that ignoble night took folks down memory lane to recall the June 4, 1974, game between Texas and Cleveland that resulted in baseball’s official forfeit score of 9-0.
More self-checkout lanes, Walmart+ lane, expanded pharmacy among Salem Walmart upgrades
The Salem community can now enjoy brand new renovations at the local Walmart Supercenter as it boasts new “customer-centric” features. Customers were welcomed inside the newly transformed supermarket located at at 2875 E. State St. after the store reopened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. New...
Warren City School District leader Steve Chiaro named Superintendent of the Year
Warren City Schools Superintendent Steve Chiaro received the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation’s 2024 Ohio Superintendent of the Year Award on Thursday. The prestigious honor is the highest accolade the foundation bestows upon an educator. The foundation celebrated Chiaro and presented the award to him at a banquet during the annual Jennings Educators Summit in Warrensville, Ohio.
The YMCA is a great place for older adults to connect and stay active
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Helping to keep senior citizens sprightly and engaged is the goal of numerous programs at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. Executive Director of Health Initiatives Linda McVey said the Y is committed to having a positive impact on aging adults through its network of branches and extensive programing.
Trading cards for drug and theft charges: Brunswick Police Blotter
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Copley family loses house in early morning fire
COPLEY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Copley family is picking up the pieces after a house fire Sunday morning. The Copley Fire Department responded to a report of a fire around 2:40 a.m. Sunday, firefighters say. Firefighters say they arrived to find the house with significant involvement. Multiple cities came to...
See all homes sold in Medina County, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Medina County reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 9 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,648-square-foot home on Marks Road in Liverpool Township that sold for $350,000.
Akron police arrest 29-year-old in connection to robbery
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police are investigating an assault and robbery they say happened in the middle of the day. Police say they arrested 29-year-old Andre Brown in connection to the robbery. Officers say a 65-year-old man was purchasing lottery tickets in the 1100 block of S. Arlington Street...
Summit County Fair opens this week; kids under 15 get in free 1 day
TALLMADGE, Ohio – The Summit County Fair is scheduled for July 23-28 at the fairgrounds in Tallmadge, located at 229 E. Howe Road. A family tradition since 1850, the fair offers 4-H and open-class exhibits in livestock, horticulture, floraculture, domestic arts, culinary arts and fine arts. More than 250 food and commercial vendors will be spread out across the 66-acre fairgrounds, according to event organizers.
'It is so good to be back home': JD Vance returns to Middletown
Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president, returned to his hometown of Middletown this afternoon for his first rally after being named former President Donald Trump's running mate. The visit comes one day after President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the presidential race and supporting Vice President...
Ohio grants first recreational marijuana licenses. See which 10 were approved for operations
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has given 10 marijuana growers and processers certificates of operation – including two in Akron and one each in Lorain and Portage counties – which permits them to begin working in the recreational market. These are the first...
Suicide and Crisis line 988 going strong after launch 2 years ago
July marks the anniversary of a monumental event in suicide prevention history – the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is two years old. “I was here the day that it launched,” said Amy Castro, a crisis worker at Scioto Pant Valley Mental Health Center’s Martha Cottrill Clinic. “It was a Saturday.”
Public Alert Issued After Foreign Meat, Poultry Illegally Shipped to Ohio
According to the USDA meat and poultry products from this country aren't even eligible to be exported to the United States. A public health alert was just issued by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) after a routine inspection found illegal meat and poultry products. As far as...
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