Rising concrete costs means more expense for Medina road repair program
MEDINA, Ohio – The city is preparing for its annual concrete street repair program, but officials say the price tag is projected to be higher this year. The finance committee approved a motion April 27 giving the engineering department permission to advertise, bid and award the 2026 concrete street repair project.
Jackson Township home sells for $1.25 million | Real estate transfers
A residential property near Lake Cable sold for more than $1 million, according to the latest real estate transfers from the Stark County Auditor’s Office. The property on West Boulevard NW in Jackson Township sold for $1.25 million. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home sits on about half an acre. The real estate transfers cover April 4 to April 10. Bethlehem Township Emf Geoscience...
Public Checks Out Remodeled Timken Gatehouse
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – On a chilly Thursday in Canton, the Timken Gatehouse in Stadium Park was rededicated. It’s a piece of Canton’s history, and it’ll be functional again in its “second” life. In the future, the newly renovated gatehouse will...
Trustee sues Medina County Budget Commission over public access to meetings, agendas
MEDINA, Ohio -- A Medina County township trustee has sued the Medina County Budget Commission, accusing the board of violating Ohio open meetings laws by limiting public access and allowing unauthorized substitutes to perform official duties. In a lawsuit filed Friday in Medina County Common Pleas Court, Lafayette Township Trustee...
Crews respond to Olmsted Falls fire on Columbia Road
Frost Advisory: Ashland County, Ashtabula Inland County, Ashtabula Lakeshore County, Carroll County, Coshocton County, Crawford County, Geauga County, Holmes County, Huron County, Lake County, Mahoning County, Ottawa County, Portage County, Richland County, Sandusky County, Stark …
Restaurant, bar closures across NE Ohio: Akron to Lakewood
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Northeast Ohio’s dining and drinks scene has lost several familiar names in recent months, as a mix of longtime institutions and newer concepts close their doors. From a beloved Colombian eatery in Lakewood to a decades-old wine shop in Shaker Heights, the recent wave reflects...
Church potlucks feed a social need | Voices of Faith
I love a good church potluck. Unlike formal rites of passage − such as birth, coming-of-age, marriage and death, the rituals that mark the significant transitions of our lives – potlucks are folk rituals, practices of the lay folk that have their own “everyday sacredness,” particular to the community. When I say “everyday sacredness,” I am referring to how people of faith aspire to...
Summit and Medina Counties Celebrate In-Demand Jobs Week May 4-8
The ninth annual In-Demand Jobs Week of Summit and Medina Counties, part of a statewide celebration of jobs, industries, and skills that are in-demand in Ohio, will be held May 4-8, 2026. The theme for In-Demand Jobs Week 2026 is “Reach Your Full Potential,” inspiring excitement and awareness of high-demand careers in Ohio.
The Mick and Rick Band to perform at Orrville VFW
Orrville VFW Post 3446 will host live music Memorial Day weekend featuring The Mick and Rick Band. The event is open to the public from 7-11 p.m. May 23 with no cover charge. Doors open at 6 p.m. Food will be available for purchase, and a cash bar will be offered.
Senior expo to feature health, wellness resources for adults in Summit County
FAIRLAWN, Ohio – The 2026 Senior Summit Expo is happening Wednesday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. George Fellowship Center, located at 3204 Ridgewood Road. It’s the first time the expo, which aims to help older adults, families and professionals, is being held on a weekday, according to an event news release.
