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A short story about a boy I met at Sidney Fenn Elementary School. A short story about a man on the verge of fulfilling a spiritual path. And an even shorter story about how those two people are connected. Part 1. There are some people we only know for a...

ReliaRide Medical Transportation in Lake Township was recently recognized as a Community Champion by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, which honored five local small businesses for the impact they have on the Stark County community. ReliaRide, a pillar of A Blessed Path Inc., received the award for the many...

Only 10 years ago, Main Street Ravenna collaborated with Main Street Kent to develop its own summer art & wine festival. Fast forward a decade later, the ART on Main Festival has become an annual summer tradition, having just celebrated its 10th anniversary last Saturday afternoon on Main Street in downtown Ravenna.

The Highland Tavern publicly announced it will remain closed on Fridays and Saturdays, while most other Highland Square bars and businesses are expected to return to their normal operating hours.

The Orrville Board of Education approved a resolution to proceed with the filing of a proposed income tax during its regular meeting June 16 in the Orrville High School Library. Following the resolution, Treasurer Joe Shumar will file the proposition with the Wayne County Board of Elections for the November...

After 20 years of being a stylist, Angela Savioli is excited to own and operate her own salon in the heart of Brecksville. Root and Ritual Salon opened at 8914 Brecksville Road April 15. A month later, they celebrated with a ribbon cutting. “We wanted to get the opportunity to...

Across older U.S. cities, homeowners can own land that looks useful but is blocked by zoning rules written for different neighborhood patterns. Akron, Ohio, is now considering changes that could make small vacant lots, backyard cottages, duplexes, triplexes, and older residential buildings easier to use for housing. Th

BRUNSWICK, Ohio – A week before he was ordained, young John Carlin was assigned by Bishop James Hickey to “the busiest parish in the diocese.” Now, 50 years later, The Rev. Father Carlin has come full circle. Life for Carlin began in the West Park neighborhood of...

CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) -This Saturday marks one year since 26-year-old Ryan “JJ” Godbey lost his life. Even though a suspect was arrested for his murder, his mother continues to search for answers. Ryan Godbey was chasing his dreams. He had just started gaining a following as a drag...

Authorities will be conducting sobriety checkpoints in Stark County next week.