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Witnesses report driver in white SUV opened fire first in unsolved Akron mass shooting
More than a month ago, the Akron Police Department released two grainy screenshots from a video showing parts of a white SUV they think was involved in the unsolved June 2 mass shooting incident in East Akron. On Tuesday, Police Chief Brian Harding said that, based on witness interviews, detectives believe the SUV was driven by the person who started the shooting.
Driver dies, Cleveland Metroparks officer sent to hospital after car bursts into flames during traffic stop
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The driver of a vehicle that was pulled over Monday night by a Cleveland Metroparks police officer died after the car burst into flames during the traffic stop, authorities say. The driver has not been identified by police or the office of the Cuyahoga County medical...
Akron man dies after being hit by a commercial vehicle on I-77
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A 34-year-old Akron man died after he was struck by a commercial vehicle on I-77 in Lawrence Township Sunday morning. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers identified the victim as Jonathan Mandala. According to troopers, Mandala was walking on I-77 southbound when he entered the road...
Tuscarawas County Dog Pound: 4 pit bull puppies die after being given rat poison
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — Employees with the Tuscarawas County Dog Pound are investigating "a horrific scene of abuse" after four pit bulls died in the Wayne Township area last week. According to a Facebook post, dog wardens were called to Kaylor Road Northwest just south of Soehnlen Road Northwest...
Citizen-led redistricting amendment going on Ohio ballot in November
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio voters will decide on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment looking to change redistricting laws for the state this November. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Tuesday that the Citizens Not Politicians-led redistricting initiative aiming to remove politicians from the redistricting process will be on the ballot this election. Instead, the […]
Ohio senator regrets call for ‘civil war’
(The Center Square) – A Republican Ohio state senator said he regrets his remarks at a rally in Middletown for GOP vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance. Sen. George Lang, R-West Chester, told the crowd before Vance spoke at his first rally without former President Donald Trump that if Republicans lose the 2024 election, it would take “a civil war to save the country.” “I’m afraid if we lose this one it’s...
H.L. Comeriato, staff writer at The Buckeye Flame, named national ‘LGBTQ+ Journalist of the Year’
From a jaw-dropping exploration of the rise of Ohio-based neo-Nazis, to a groundbreaking guide to navigating health insurance for LGBTQ+ Ohioans, to a smile-inducing walk around Cincinnati with an LGBTQ+ elder, H.L. Comeriato has explored an astonishing range of topics in their three years as staff writer for The Buckeye Flame.
Christopher Barker selected as Summit County Public Health's next commissioner
The Summit County Board of Health has named Christopher Barker to succeed Health Commissioner Donna Skoda, who is retiring at year's end after serving at the forefront of the region's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board voted to appoint Barker, who currently serves as Summit County Public Health's director of emergency preparedness and compliance, at a July 11 meeting. ...
Akron Urban League names John Williams as successor to Teresa LeGrair
The Akron Urban League announced John Williams as its new president and chief executive officer. Williams succeeds Teresa LeGrair, who officially retired in March but continued to lead the agency. LeGrair will work to facilitate a smooth transition with Williams, according to a press release from the Urban League. Williams...
Mansfield and Beyond: How Ohio Cities Are Navigating Cannabis Dispensaries
Mansfield City Council recently postponed its vote to repeal existing prohibitions on medical marijuana dispensaries, highlighting a complex and cautious approach. Initially set for a decisive vote, the council decided to delay the measure until their next meeting on August 6. Key Points from the Mansfield Meeting. Vote Delay: The...
Guardians slump tied to lack of run support: Crowquill
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians have had a hard time scoring runs the last few games and it has led to a mini-slump. They started out this season winning the majority of series against opposing teams, but going into the All-Star break they lost three of four games to Detroit, two of three to Tampa Bay and started the second half losing two of three to San Diego.
Jimmy and Dee Haslam donate $2 million to Pelotonia for cancer research
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam along with their philanthropic entity "The Haslam 3 Foundation" have made a donation to Pelatonia for cancer research. According to a media release, the donation will be used to "accellerate research on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)." "I love Pelotonia's...
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