Perry Twp. commercial property sold for $1.47M | Real estate transfers
A commercial property at 4335 Lincoln Way E in Perry Township sold for $1.47 million, according to the latest real estate transfers filed with the Stark County Auditor's Office. DRB Midwest Storage LLC, which lists a Garfield Heights address on county records, purchased the over 70,000-square-foot building, which is...
Parents, Community Step Up to Fund New Sound System at Miller South
When an outdated sound system kept cutting out during student performances at Miller South School for the Performing Arts, parents and community members raised the money to fix it themselves. With the district facing a projected $12 million deficit and limited funds for building upgrades, parents Andy Shepperd and...
Video resurfaces of Kent State professor’s arrest, goes viral
Footage has resurfaced from May 9, 2024, when University Police responded to a 911 call from then—director Ellen Glickman who requested assistance with her entry key to Nixson Hall, the Health Sciences building. When officers arrived at the scene, Glickman was waiting outside trying to get into the building...
ODOT seeks input on proposed Deerfield, Atwater roundabout
Ohio Department of Transportation District 4 is seeking drivers' input on a pending intersection project in Deerfield and Atwater townships in Portage County. The construction project would construct a single-lane roundabout at U.S. 224/State Route 225/County Road 125 (Alliance Road). ODOT's proposal targets safety...
Stark Parks Adds E-Waste Bins at Two Parks
PERRY TWP., Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Stark County’s park system is providing two new locations where you can recycle electronic items. The newer Stark Parks bins are at the Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead along the Towpath Trail off Erie Avenue NW in Jackson Township, and near Fry Family Park at the corner of Route...
Planned Firestone Plant #1 demolition would violate agreement, Ohio preservation office says
The City of Akron’s plan to demolish all of Firestone Plant #1, including its clock tower, runs afoul of a 2024 agreement the city made with Ohio’s State Historic Preservation Office — and the office is pushing back on Akron to ensure the clock tower can be preserved.
Massillon man shows how faith carried him during dual crises
MASSILLON − John K. Frazier Jr.'s new book recalls the true story of a son's loss and a father's gain. They are recounted in Frazier's new memoir, "When Heaven Writes the Story." The book recounts Frazier's struggles with grief and loss, his pastor-parents' legacy and spiritual restoration. "My dad was all about...
Akron extends community center hours to provide respite from cold
AKRON, Ohio — With temperatures expected to stay bitterly cold this weekend, the city of Akron has extended hours at a community center in order to provide a warming center for residents in need. What You Need To Know. Summit Lake County Center, 380 W. Crosier St, will be...
Missing, endangered Alliance woman last seen on Monday
ALLIANCE, Ohio (WOIO) - Alliance Police are asking for help locating a missing and endangered 21-year-old Alliance woman who was last seen on Monday. According to Alliance Police, Shareil Moody, 21, left her home on West Washington Street on foot at about 11:30 p.m. on Monday. Moody does not have...
Ohio coworkers celebrate million dollar Powerball prize after using eight dollar win to buy...
Tallmadge, Ohio – A group of coworkers from a local business turned a small win into a life-changing moment after winning $1 million in the Powerball lottery by simply reinvesting their earlier prize money. A Small Win Leads to a Major Jackpot. The group had been pooling their money...
