Aultman, Mercy births for Jan. 18-24
AULTMAN HOSPITAL Jan. 18, 2026 Megan and Dustin Lindsay of Canton, girl Jan. 19, 2026 Adina and Nathaniel Hein of Alliance, boy Kayla Grossenbacher and Nicholas Incarnato of New Philadelphia, boy Sarah and Jason Flickinger of Canton, boy Ava Parrish and Luca Stephens of Louisville, girl Amanda Williams and Joshua...
When water damage strikes, response time matters
When winter loosens its grip and the snow begins to melt, many homeowners discover that cold weather has quietly damaged their basements. Jim Rusk, owner of USA Waterproofing Inc. in Twinsburg, which specializes exclusively in residential basements, said spring is when the effects of winter’s freeze-and-thaw cycle...
Hartville backs industrial zoning changes
At a public hearing Feb. 2, the Village of Hartville Planning Commission reviewed proposed zone changes for three outlots in the Industrial Park and a general plan review for a business property. The commission reviewed a request for a change in zoning for Outlots 28 and 336, owned by Beacon...
Why is sheriff overtime so high in Cuyahoga County? Leaders disagree on cause –...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Dozens of sheriff’s deputies and corrections officers in Cuyahoga County saw their base salaries double — and in some cases triple — in 2024 by working extraordinary amounts of overtime, becoming some of the highest paid county employees. Corrections officers typically earn in...
Low-cost spay and neuter clinic set for Feb. 26
A low-cost spay and neuter clinic will be held Feb. 26, with AlterClinic providing transportation to and from its Canton facility to help keep community pets healthy and reduce overpopulation. Van pickup is scheduled for 7 a.m. beside the Cadiz BMV. The return trip is expected around 5 p.m. Space...
30-year-old killed in Friday morning Wayne County crash
PAINT TOWNSHIP — A Dalton woman was killed Friday morning after a two-vehicle crash in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ina M. Wengerd, 30, died as a result of the accident, the Patrol reported. Wengerd was wearing her safety belt at the time of the collision.
Windham Township Board of Trustees considers change to variance fee policy
The Windham Township Board of Trustees held discussions about making significant changes to the variance fee policy at their meeting on Monday evening at Windham Township Hall. Board of Zoning Appeals Chairwoman Becky Phillips presented the Board with a letter on behalf of the BZA, outlining the BZA’s concerns about...
Medina Ice Festival brings cool creations to square
MEDINA, Ohio - Even with winter’s chill still present, the 32nd Medina Ice Festival will provide many reasons to entice visitors to the square and South Town to enjoy some frozen works of art. “There will be over 150 ice carvings for viewing and many interactive photo ops on...
Ice fishing adventures: At Berea’s Wallace Lake, anglers come to drop a frozen line,...
BEREA, Ohio - In Berea, a narrow, crescent-shaped 17.6-acre body of water within the Mill Stream Run Reservation hardly seems like a desirable destination in January. Driving past it on Valley Parkway, you might not even notice it in winter, if it weren’t for the brightly colored ice shanties perched atop the frozen...
Homeless man threatens brother with handgun, spits on police in Brook Park
BROOK PARK, Ohio -- A homeless man, 40, threatened his brother with a handgun and spit on police Jan. 21 at The Acadian, 21460 Sheldon Road. The brother’s girlfriend called police at about 9:30 a.m. She said the man, who is mentally ill, was in a manic state inside her and her boyfriend’s apartment.
