Ohio man credits Amazon Alexa for saving his life
"I realized there was something wrong,” he told FOX 8 News.
‘Help!’: Portage Animal Protective League has nearly 130 cats in their care
RAVENNA, Ohio (WOIO) - The Portage Animal Protective League is desperately sounding the alarm for help now that they have nearly 130 cats in their care. Nearly 20 of those came in the week of Nov. 21 alone, according to PAPL. “We have so many purrfect cats waiting for homes,...
Glow-in-the-dark literacy night aims to inspire students, parents to embrace reading
Ma’kenzie Nichols was hardly tall enough to reach the top of desks, let alone shelves on the wall. But that didn’t stop the first-grader from searching high and low during a vocabulary scavenger hunt. The 5-year-old zipped from room to room at Middlebury Academy, enjoying a variety of...
Lung cancer remains leading cause of cancer deaths in Cuyahoga County and Ohio, despite...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Deaths from lung cancer in Cuyahoga County are slowly dropping, but it remains the deadliest form of the disease in the region. It accounted for 23% of all cancer deaths in Cuyahoga County from 2018 to 2022, making it the leading cause of cancer mortality, despite significant advances in detection...
Neighbor cuts trees on disputed property: Chagrin Falls police blotter
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio -- Neighbor Trouble, Elm Court:. After a neighbor cut down trees that are believed to not be on his property, police were called 12:23 p.m. Nov. 16. The complainant reported property damage to their patio and lights as a result of the neighbor’s action. Police forwarded the report to the...
Hinckley Police Chief David Centner to retire in December
HINCKLEY TWP. — Hinckley Police Chief David Centner recently announced that Dec. 19 will be his last day when he retires. In a statement, Centner said he has spent 40 years in law enforcement as and became chief nearly eight years ago. “As I turn toward this new chapter,...
Wooster board signals shift away from Cornerstone as school facility planning accelerates
When it comes to discussing Wooster City Schools’ facilities, the Cornerstone Elementary building often dominates the conversation. It was no different during the Nov. 20 regular session of the WCS Board of Education inside the Wooster High School Large Group Instruction Room when Superintendent Gabe Tudor presented...
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Dogs Today in Akron, OH
Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of akron..
YSU students gain sky-high perspective on broadcasting at Goodyear airship hangar
Students in the Sports Media and Communication program in Youngstown State University’s Department of Strategic Communication and Media recently stepped out of the classroom and into aviation history. The group visited the Wingfoot Lake Airship Hangar in Suffield, the oldest airship facility in the United States, for...
Wanted woman arrested outside hotel; man cited for stealing from Goodwill: Middleburg Heights police...
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – A wanted Cleveland woman, 40, was arrested at about 2:30 a.m. Nov. 15 in the parking lot of Sonesta ES Suites, 17525 Rosbough Drive. Police noticed the woman’s Volkswagen Tiguan traveling westbound on Bagley Road. The sport-utility vehicle drew their attention when it suddenly pulled into...
