Akron man gets 18 months after Rootstown stop yields drugs
An Akron man will spend 18 months in prison after illegal drugs were found during a traffic stop in April 2025 in Rootstown Township. Akili C. Antoine , 21, was sentenced to the prison time and fined $5,000 during a Feb. 6 sentencing hearing in Portage County Common Pleas Court. He also was ordered to forfeit $580....
Prosecutor Announces Prison Sentence in Drug Trafficking Case Linked to Fatal Overdose
A Summit County man will spend years in prison after being convicted on multiple drug trafficking charges connected to a fatal overdose in Cuyahoga Falls. Summit County Prosecutors say Dylan Bond, 29, of Marshallville, was sentenced to spend up to 13 years after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl-related drugs...
“Runaway costs:” Cuyahoga deputy sheriffs make $300K as overtime spirals out of control
Cuyahoga County taxpayers might be shocked to learn that some of their highest-paid public employees aren’t doctors or executives – they’re sheriff’s deputies who have dramatically increased their earnings through overtime hours. Reporter Kaitlin Durbin analyzed county records and found dozens of sheriff’s deputies...
Judge hands down sentence in drone prison smuggling attempt
An Akron man received a prison sentence after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle drugs and electronics into Trumbull Correctional Institution.
Northeast Ohio Medicare patients surprised by rising up-front drug costs
Many Northeast Ohio Medicare patients are noticing higher costs at the pharmacy this year, even though a federal law was designed to make prescription drugs more affordable. Jay Rayl, owner of Cleveland-based Medicare Made Simple, said changes to Medicare Part D and the resulting insurance plan adjustments have left...
Ohio man found dead inside trash compactor at pharmacy after wife tracks his location
An Ohio father of two was found dead inside a CVS trash compactor after his wife tracked his cell phone to the store when he failed to return home from work, according to reports. Andrew “Andy” Strand, 34, of Brunswick, Ohio, was working as a contractor at the Shaker Heights...
Stark County man pleads guilty to stabbing parents
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A 49-year-old Canton Township man pleaded guilty to stabbing his parents at a hearing Tuesday in Stark County Court of Common Pleas. Joshua Lee Shaffer was indicted on two counts of felonious assault, two counts of attempted murder, and two counts of domestic violence. Shaffer...
‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’ stars coming to Canton
CANTON, Ohio -- Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo are reuniting — in Canton. The longtime co-stars will sign autographs and pose for photos with fans at Prime Time Sports & Framing at Belden Village Mall on Sunday, March 1. The event begins at noon. Chase and D’Angelo, of...
Family farm wins state award for Commercial Cattleman of the Year
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—A family-owned cattle farm that’s committed to the beef industry is being recognized with a state honor as Commercial Cattleman of the Year. Paradise Corner Farm, which is run by Andy and Tonya Lohr and their family, received the award from the Ohio Cattlemen’s...
Thousands in Ohio could lose SNAP benefits if they don’t follow new changes
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -Cuyahoga County officials are getting the word out that thousands of Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients could lose benefits if they don’t follow new guidelines. Signed into law as a part of the One Big Beautiful Bill at the federal level on July 4th, 2025,...
