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Why Ohio drivers can’t escape the sea of orange barrels on highways this summer

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Zipping along Interstate 480 these days feels like playing hopscotch from one construction zone to the next. In Akron, navigating the tangle of highways lined with barriers and detour signs can make it nearly impossible to predict which lanes or ramps will be closed at any given time.
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Alliance Plastics Plants Closing, 150+ Jobs Lost

ALLIANCE, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A plastics molding company in Alliance is closing: Trilogy Plastics tells the state of Ohio that its two plants on West Main Street will be permanently closed by the end of the year. Most of the 153 jobs will be gone during...
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Explore Summit Lake at free outdoor event

Here are three things to do this weekend in Akron. Join Dorothy, Toto and the whole gang when “The Wizard of Oz” comes to E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. Rubber City Theatre will perform the L. Frank Baum classic on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and again on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $44.95 to $50.
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A proposal to make lazy Cuyahoga County judges responsible for buying improved jail food

We start with a seemingly simple question: What’s it costing taxpayers to serve better food to inmates at the Cuyahoga County jail?. The answer on Tuesday’s Today in Ohio podcast was a provocative discussion about judicial accountability and the true costs of an inefficient court system. If you...
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Family of missing man, Ryan Godbey, offers $15,000 to help find his remains

Each button hanging from a necklace worn by Jackie Godbey has pictures and precious memories of her son, Ryan Godbey.
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Super Car Sunday: Dean Martin’s Lanning’s Restaurant hosts 2025 auto show

AKRON, Ohio – Dean Martin’s Lanning’s Restaurant has scheduled Super Car Sunday, its second annual auto show. It’s 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. The show, outside the fine-dining restaurant, is being held in conjunction with the Molto Bella Auto Show and ASAP Foundation – Akron Society for Answered Prayers, a...
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Neighbor performs CPR, saves local family’s choking dog

Van and Karen Perch adopted their mixed breed dog, Winston, from a local shelter when he was just six months old.
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‘I want people to get Jesus.’ The Praize Experience brings gospel music to Canton

CANTON − For most of his life, the Rev. Geno Myers has used his love of gospel music to share the good news of Jesus. He is the founder and visionary behind The Praize Experience, a free music event planned from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at downtown's Centennial Plaza.
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Independence Police K-9 Rambo retires after ‘many years of dedicated service’

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (WOIO) - The Independence Police Department announced on Aug. 4 that “K-9 Rambo officially hung up his harness last week” after “many years of dedicated service.”. His four paws enforced the laws alongside his handler, Ofc. Waidley. “Throughout his distinguished career, he was an invaluable...
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Authorities searching for missing 16-year-old in Ohio

OHIO — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Javon Maleek Williams, who has been missing since July 31, 2025. Javon was last seen in Akron, though no specific location or circumstances surrounding his disappearance have been released. At the time he went missing, he was 5 feet 8 inches...

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