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SEVEN HILLS, Ohio -- The state of Ohio’s AMERICA250-OH celebration program celebrates and commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States with emphasis on how the Buckeye State contributed to U.S. history. The initiative features different monthly themes, with March billed as “Ohio Entertains: Music &...

AKRON, Ohio (WKBN) – A Canfield man who was convicted in a police chase has lost his driver’s license for life, according to court records. Javon Gage, 30, was sentenced in Summit County Court to 90 days in a Community Alternative Sentencing Center and two years of probation. He was also given a lifetime license...

Today, the Clorox Co. completed its previously announced acquisition of GOJO Industries, expanding Clorox’s product portfolio to include the Purell® brand and GOJO’s health and hygiene solutions. The combination brings together two companies with a shared commitment to making the world cleaner and healthier,...

Drunken driving, Brecksville Road: On March 7, police observed an Audi A6 make a wide, fishtail right turn onto Brecksville Road. At first, the officer believed the Audi had a flat tire. Upon a closer look, it turned out the A6 was driving on a rim. When the Hudson driver...

PENINSULA, Ohio – Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad’s popular Steam in the Valley event will return June 5-7 and June 12-14. The event features one of the last operating mainline steam locomotives in the U.S. — the Nickel Plate Road No. 765. The locomotive was built in 1944...

At 77, David Lumpp says a search for late-in-life companionship on an adult-dating site ended with his savings drained instead. He told investigators he bought $1,300 in gift cards, sent another $500 to access a so‑called VIP club, and later paid $2,200 to a different woman he met online, leaving several accounts...

A beloved teacher, coach and mentor in the Cuyahoga Falls community has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.

AKRON, Ohio — Akron city leaders have announced a new policy on how police respond to protests and large gatherings, with a focus on de-escalation, transparency and protecting constitutional rights. Mayor Shammas Malik and police Chief Brian Harding unveiled the updated public order policy on Wednesday, which took...

AKRON, Ohio — Investigators say a shooting that killed a woman and her 12-year-old son Saturday in Akron likely stemmed from an earlier dispute, though the exact circumstances remain unclear. Akron police identified the victims in the double homicide as 47-year-old Tania Mangual and her son, 12-year-old Jericho...

By April, a restaurant with a great patio starts sounding a lot less like a nice extra and a lot more like the whole plan. This one in Ohio makes that especially easy, with a scenic park setting, a deck overlooking the water, and a menu that brings together Italian and New American flavors in a way that feels both...