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Washington Nationals draft pitcher Gavin Bruni of Alliance, Ohio State in 2024 MLB draft
The Washington Nationals selected Alliance High School graduate and Ohio State pitcher Gavin Bruni in the 17th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday. Bruni was the 500th overall pick, marking the seventh straight year a Stark County native was chosen in the MLB Draft. Massillon product and Kent State first...
Jackson Township police looking for man who robbed bank
JACKSON TWP. ‒ Police are asking the public to help identify a man who robbed a bank late Tuesday morning. Police Maj. Jim Monigold said the thief took an unknown amount of currency from Citizens, 2200 Wales Ave. NW, at 11:51 a.m. It was believed that he had a weapon. Plain Township: Stark County...
Longtime Valley mental health counselor dies
A longtime mental health counselor who dedicated his life to helping others in the Valley has died. Jimmy McGaha, a mental health counselor for more than 40 years in the Valley, died Monday afternoon. He was 75 years old. McGaha opened his own counseling service business, Jim McGaha and Associates,...
1 dead in Carrollton FBI agent-involved shooting: Spokeswoman
CARROLLTON, Ohio (WOIO) - One person is dead after Monday morning’s shooting involving an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to a spokesperson. According to Public Affairs Officer Susan Licate, the ‘agent-involved’ shooting happened around 11:15 a.m. Monday. The FBI also released a statement following...
Former Browns QB Baker Mayfield Makes Admission on Breakup
The breakup between Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns was not a pretty one and the former No. 1 overall pick admits he could have done a few things differently. The Browns selected Mayfield in 2018, and for a bit, it looked like he could be the face of the franchise in Cleveland. He reeled off a stellar rookie year and helped lead the Browns to the postseason and a playoff victory during the 2020 season.
Daisy Street Sale and Story Wars happening this weekend in Cleveland
Summer time is in full swing, and Cleveland and surrounding areas are booming with fun and affordable family events. Let’s see what is in store for the community this week. Join Council Member Deborah Gray and residents at the Ward 4 Community Festival on Saturday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This family event will feature music, games, vendors, food trucks, dancing and free ice cream and snacks. The festival will take place at Luke Easter Park, located at 3090 Martin Luther King Dr. For more information, click here.
Stars shine at Mansfield Sr. passing scrimmage
MANSFIELD — Even without one of the top high school quarterbacks in the country, the Mansfield Senior passing scrimmage lived up to its marquee billing. Senior High welcomed some of the premier programs in Ohio to Arlin Field for its annual seven-on-seven tournament on a sun-soaked Tuesday. Two-time defending...
Rap, hip-hop concert set for Canton Civic Center featuring T.I., Ying Yang Twins, P$C
CANTON − Hip-hop artists T.I. and the Ying Yang Twins will perform at the Canton Memorial Civic Center on Aug. 30 as part of the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic weekend. The entertainers will be joined by two other acts − Lloyd and P$C, also known as PSC and Pimp Squad Click. Tickets went on sale Friday to the general public for the inaugural Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic Kickoff Concert. ...
Mentor Community Recreation Center thriving as it celebrates 1-year anniversary
Ever since Mentor purchased the former Heisley Racquet and Fitness Club in late 2021, there was anticipation and excitement for what the city could do with the facility and offer to the residents. Now as the Mentor Community Recreation Center celebrates its one-year anniversary since reopening in July 2023, officials...
Bask in Summer in the City at the Akron Bazaar
Sat 7/20 @ 10AM-4PM The Cleveland Bazaar expanded into the Akron area at the end of last year when Akron-based maker markets Crafty Mart suddenly folder, leaving vendors high and dry. Since then they’ve launched a full schedule of monthly markets in downtown Akron, giving lovers of unique and handmade...
Akron home values rise as blight declines, report finds, and assistance remains essential
The Akron Housing Action Plan and Market Value Analysis contains 23 recommendations for how the city can address housing issues. The report states that housing values have increased by 75% citywide, and over 100% in some areas. The market value analysis portion of the report identifies specific market strengths and...
Median Cuyahoga County home price reaches $200,000 in June
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cuyahoga County home prices are continuing their streak of surpassing last year’s prices. According to data collected by cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer, the June median single-family home price was an even $200,000. This is a $7,000 increase compared to this time last year. If you...
Inspector: Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority didn’t manage lead hazards or report sickened children
Federal housing inspectors report the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority failed in its oversight of lead-based hazards in some of its about 6,500 public housing units.
Akron-Canton Airport awarded $3.2 million to pave way for expansion
The Akron-Canton Airport is planning to add new ramps and hangar space with a $3.2 million state grant. “The addition of ramp pavement to the West Side General Aviation Area provides much-needed flexibility for our current and future tenants to expand,” said Ren Camacho in the release, president and CEO of the Akron-Canton Airport.
A Northeast Ohio highway is getting extra police patrols to enforce speeding, seat-belt laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio—When driving along Interstate 90 between Cleveland and Euclid, watch your speed and seat belt use, because more law-enforcement officers will be watching as well. An 8-mile stretch of I-90 between East 55th Street and East 260th Street has been designated the state’s first speed and seat belt...
LeBron James Family Foundation opens health, wellness center in West Akron
AKRON, Ohio – The LeBron James Family Foundation has expanded its footprint with the opening of the I Promise HealthQuarters at 527 West Market Street, across from House Three Thirty, in West Akron. The new community health and wellness center offers medical, dental, optometry and mental health support for...
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