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This summer, a tragic accident and multiple water rescues have taken place on the Cuyahoga River. Safety forces and various other organizations are, as a result, reiterating important water safety advice. That advice includes:. Check river conditions before you go: This is the most consistent and urgent message....

HARTVILLE, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Three young men face felony arson charges for that July 9 fire that did $100,000 damage to a portion of the former Schumacher Lumber yard in Hartville. Court records indicate 20-year-olds Joseph George of North Canton and Kyler Dempsey from the Ravenna...

MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – Animal attack: Fry Road. A Middleburg Heights woman, 75, was attacked and injured by pit bull-boxer mix at about 7:30 a.m. July 12 on Fry. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our...

Officials from the Cleveland Department of Public Health and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health are meeting with stakeholders to devise strategies to ensure individuals living with HIV can still access their medications regardless of future cuts to Medicaid. The first meeting took place April 29 with the AIDS...

CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Stark Library has finalized dates for moving its main branch on Market Avenue N in Canton to the former Nationwide Insurance building up the street. The current location of the main library will close on August 30, reopening on October 6. The...

Sarah Christian, a senior at Independence High School, has earned the highest honor in two Scouting organizations: Scouting America and Girl Scouts of the USA. Approximately 6% of Scouts earn the rank of Eagle Scout according to greatriverscouting.org and approximately 5% of Girl Scouts earn the Gold Award, according...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - In Summit County, kids’ lives are being changed through an internship program giving young minds a chance to explore the real world and careers. This is all a part of the county and City of Akron’s various initiatives to help young adults turn away from trouble and see how bright their futures are.

A 911 dispatcher in Ohio recently found herself on the wrong side of the law after calling another woman to insult her intelligence, according to law enforcement in the Buckeye State. Loretta Nash, 58, faces one count each of telecommunications harassment and prohibited use of 911 system data, Stow Municipal...

A massive money order scam spanning five years has led to the indictment of 16 individuals accused of bilking out a total of $2.6 million from various Walmart locations. The scam, which operated from December 2019 to January 2024, involved the purchase of money orders at values between $1,000 to $5,000, subsequently...

While scrolling through social media on a routine basis, Jackson Township residents may have encountered a straightforward request from their local police. The Jackson Township Police Department, Stark County, Ohio, took to Facebook to seek public assistance in identifying an individual pertinent to an ongoing...