Northfield Village Police Blotter: OVI Arrest, MGM Trespassing, and Goodwill Disturbance
NORTHFIELD, Ohio – The Northfield Village Police Department responded to several incidents between April 7 and April 14, 2026, including a high-BAC OVI arrest, a trespassing citation at the MGM Casino, and multiple disturbances at local businesses. These Northfield Village police reports highlight ongoing efforts to maintain public safety through traffic enforcement and proactive responses to calls for service at residential and commercial locations...
Community Update: Humane Society Apology, Ongoing Animal Investigations, and Legal Custody Clarity
MACEDONIA, Ohio – The Humane Society of Summit County (HSSC) recently issued a formal apology and update regarding a distressing situation involving two dogs that sparked significant community outcry. The organization clarified that while legal and ownership complexities initially hampered their public response, their humane investigations team is actively reviewing the case to determine if criminal charges are warranted. This statement follows social media reports...
Massillon hires attorney to help address data center zoning rules
MASSILLON – The city has made a move toward establishing new guidelines for data center businesses interested in building within the city. Funding to hire an outside attorney — Terry Seeberger — was approved April 20 by City Council, allowing him to formulate and present zoning recommendations regarding data centers for eventual review. A resolution authorizing $15,000 from the city's professional services fund to pay Seeberger was...
Stark man gets 3 years after cocaine was found in Kent traffic stop
RAVENNA − A Stark County man will spend several years behind bars after cocaine was found in his vehicle during a 2025 traffic stop in Portage County. Judge Laurie J. Pittman sentenced Michael Alexander Lewis , 27, of Lake Township to three to 4½ years in prison during his April 20 sentencing in Portage County Common Pleas Court. Pittman also fined Lewis $7,500 and $326 in...
Bedford mom writes book to help kids cope with limb differences
BEDFORD, Ohio — When Tasha Wilburn's youngest daughter Rayne was born, something was immediately wrong. Rayne had a brachial plexus injury — a series of damaged nerves that left her right arm with less than 10% mobility. She had sensation in only two fingers. Doctors told Tasha most...
Fairview Park Showdown As Neighbors Sue To Stop Mastick Garage Plan
Fairview Park’s fight over a new service garage has jumped from City Hall to the courthouse, as neighbors file a class-action lawsuit to stop the city from buying 22100 Mastick Road and moving the municipal service garage into a residential area. The complaint argues that fuel storage, vehicle maintenance, and a salt dome do not belong so close to homes, and that city...
I-Team: Prosecutor wants audit of Cuyahoga County by Public Integrity Unit
The FOX 8 I-Team has obtained a letter sent by the Cuyahoga County prosecutor asking for a "special audit" over steps the county is taking to build a new jail complex.
Inspector finds body in bridge framework on Ohio Turnpike in Lucas County
A bridge inspector found a body within the framework of a bridge on the Ohio Turnpike on Monday, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Facial recognition technology used in Middleburg Heights shoplifting case
Middleburg Heights Police are using facial recognition technology to assist them in shoplifting cases. After one case, on March 30, police received surveillance footage from the BJ’s Wholesale Club on W. 130th Street.
3 ejected from overturned car as it crashed into Canton pond
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Three people are hospitalized after being ejected from a car as it flipped over and crashed into a Canton pond, firefighters confirmed. The Canton Fire Department said their crews were sent to the crash in the 4000 block of Market Avenue N around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.
