Stow police offer aid to residents during snow ban
STOW, Ohio — Calls for service came in from across the state during the latest winter storm, and first responders stepped up to meet residents needs. "Storms like this keep us busy, but we are always happy to help our residents and address safety issues and safe passage concerns," Stow police said in a Facebook post.
Demolition of Firestone building suspended
AKRON — Demolition of the former Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. plant, located at 1200 Firestone Parkway, is on hold — at least for now — as the City of Akron and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) work to find a solution to a dispute. The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
UPDATE: CAK Weather Station Sets Record Low Temp
GREEN, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A new low temperature record unofficially at the CAK weather station Friday morning. The temperature fell to minus-7, breaking the old record of minus-6 from 1965. A number of school districts decided to cancel classes again on Friday because of the cold,...
Canton man convicted of negligent homicide for fatal shooting
(This story was updated to add new information.) CANTON ‒ A 33-year-old Canton man will be sentenced Feb. 26 for negligent homicide and tampering with evidence in connection with the Oct. 4 shooting death of Christopher J. Smith , 35. Corey L. Partee pleaded guilty to the crimes on Jan. 29 before Stark County...
Akron Children’s among first U.S. hospitals using new frostbite drug to prevent amputations
As extremely cold temperatures persist across the region, Akron Children’s Burn Center is using a new frostbite treatment to reduce the risk of amputation. Akron Children’s is one of only two hospitals in Ohio, along with the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, to use the IV medication called iloprost. It’s...
Aurora warehouse sells for $27.5 million
The top selling property the week of Dec. 8 in Portage County was at 1200 S. Chillicothe Road in Aurora, , according to the latest real estate transfers from the Portage County Auditor's Office. This property sold for $27,500,000. The building is zoned as a large industrial warehouse, with up to 5% office space. A...
Stark, Carroll County men arrested in fatal apartment shooting
A Canton man and a Carroll County man were arrested Wednesday night in connection with a fatal shooting that left...
Woman’s Body Recovered from Bitter Ohio River After Alleged Suicide
An Independence woman died Wednesday night after her SUV rolled into the Ohio River, according to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office. The coroner ruled the death an apparent suicide. Authorities have not released the woman’s identity. Cincinnati police confirmed the woman was the only person inside the SUV....
Speedway stations, trailer parks sell for over $1M | Real estate transfers
Three Speedway gas stations and two mobile home parks sold for more than $1 million, according to the latest real estate transfers filed with the Stark County Auditor's Office. A Miami-based limited liability company by the name of Orion purchased three Speedways: 3601 Lincoln Way E in Perry Township for $6.16...
A warmer spring for Northeast Ohio? Old Farmer’s Almanac releases 2026 outlook
CLEVELAND, Ohio — As Northeast Ohio shivers through one of its coldest stretches of winter, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is offering a small dose of optimism for the months ahead. The Almanac’s newly released spring 2026 outlook calls for warmer-than-average temperatures across much of the Great Lakes, including...
