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CLEVELAND — An attorney for Bionca Ellis, the woman convicted of killing 3-year-old Julian Wood outside of a North Olmsted Giant Eagle, has filed an appellant’s brief arguing multiple legal errors during her trial. According to Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Records, an appellant's brief was filed on...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced Monday the sentencing of a man for shooting multiple patrons at the Field House Lounge in Akron. According to the prosecutor’s office, 22-year-old Jakel Blackwell, of Akron, was sentenced 16 to 18.5 years in prison for the shooting at Field House Lounge in 2025.

AKRON, Ohio — Jon Tae Von Angelo Nelson, the man charged with multiple felonies for shooting at two Akron police officers during a March traffic stop, has pleaded guilty to lesser charges in Summit County court. According to court documents, the 30-year-old Nelson pleaded guilty on April 22 to...

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - A New York woman was convicted of raping and abusing an 11-month-old girl at an Ohio motel and now faces a possible life sentence, prosecutors said. A Summit County jury found Jamilee Hunt, 38, of Hudson Falls, guilty April 24 of one count of rape...

Tucked into the quiet hills of Pike County, there's a place where six-shooters still echo through dusty streets, saloons swing their doors open wide, and outlaws keep one eye on the sheriff. No, you haven’t time-traveled—but it sure feels like it.

Craving a day that feels like a sweet escape to simpler times — complete with fresh ice cream, barnyard animals, and good old-fashioned fun? Young’s Jersey Dairy Farm in Yellow Springs, Ohio, is the kind of place where you can slow down, savor the sunshine, and reconnect with the playful side of life. This family-owned gem has been delighting visitors since 1958, and today it’s a full-blown destination that draws families, day-trippers, and locals who know a good scoop when they see one.

Hidden just a few turns off the highway in Troy, Ohio, is a place where water buffalo lounge in the sun, kangaroos hop through open pastures, and parrots might just try to strike up a conversation. Idle-Hour Ranch isn’t your typical petting zoo—it’s a family-run sanctuary where you can get face-to-face with creatures from all corners of the globe.

Looking for a place where carefree summer days stretch long, laughter echoes across a lake, and you can fill a whole weekend with good old-fashioned fun? Long’s Retreat Family Resort in Latham, Ohio, is a delightful escape where families can slow down, play hard, and enjoy a splash of nostalgia. This isn’t just a campground—it’s a full-on family playground tucked into the rolling hills of southern Ohio.

If your inner child had a passport, b.a. Sweetie Candy Company would be its favorite vacation destination. Tucked off Brookpark Road in Cleveland, this whimsical wonderland isn’t just a candy store—it’s a sugar-sprinkled fantasy that goes on and on (and on). Whether you’re on the hunt for nostalgic sweets from your childhood or just want to marvel at the sheer size of it all, Sweetie’s delivers in every color, flavor, and form imaginable.

If your idea of a perfect day includes treetop thrills, fresh air, and a few butterflies in your stomach, Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park in Strongsville is your next adventure waiting to happen. Nestled inside Cleveland Metroparks’ Mill Stream Run Reservation, this outdoor playground invites you to trade your desk for a harness and your to-do list for treetop views.