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***Watch previous coverage in the video above*** CUYAHOGA Falls, Ohio (WJW) – Cuyahoga Falls City Council passed new legislation this week, honoring a woman who was killed in a Stow fast food drive-thru last year. The legislation was passed unanimously on Monday, requiring newly built business drive-thrus in the city...

BEDFORD, Ohio (WOIO) - A Bedford woman last seen in September was found safe in Toledo on Wednesday. According to Bedford Police, the woman who was last seen on Sept. 22 in Cleveland Heights was found safe in Toledo and is being reunited with her family. Police also thanked the...

OHIO — Rescue crews have recovered the body of a 71-year-old man who fell into Lake Erie while fishing off the rocks behind the Edgewater Yacht Club. The victim, identified as Tak Yun Wong of Independence, fell into the water just after 6 p.m. Tuesday. Witnesses reported seeing Wong struggling in waves estimated...

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.

Tucked into a corner of the Mandel JCC campus in Beachwood, Ohio, there’s a place where imagination climbs as high as the jungle gyms, and joy echoes from every ramp and bridge. Welcome to Preston’s H.O.P.E Playground Park—a vibrant, whimsical wonderland designed to let every child play without limits. Whether you’re pushing a stroller, helping a toddler over rubbery hills, or cheering from a shaded bench, this park isn’t just kid-friendly—it’s kid empowering.