Ex-FirstEnergy execs have day in court as bribery trial begins
"My mom taught me to say Thank You," the CEO of a powerful Akron electric utility texted the state's top regulator with a picture of the company's rising stock price. The CEO was Charles "Chuck" Jones, one of the most influential figures in Ohio energy policy. Jones led Akron-based Fortune 500 company FirstEnergy...
Frostbite treatment: Doctor with Akron Children’s explains how it works
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A weekend winter storm is blanketing a big swath of the nation with snow and ice followed by dangerously cold temperatures which increases the risk of frostbite, especially for those working or spending time outdoors. PIX11’s Shirley Chan is here to offer tips on preventing...
Importance Notice: Trash Pickup Delay & Transfer Facility Closure
Importance Notice: Trash Pickup Delay & Transfer Facility Closure. Trash pickup for the City of Wadsworth for the week of January 25, will be delayed by one day. Due to poor road conditions caused by the ongoing winter storm, the private refuse provider operating the county transfer facility where city trash is...
Families braved single-digit temperatures for Akron’s first-ever Frost Fest downtown
AKRON, Ohio -- Families and visitors ventured into downtown Akron on Saturday for the city’s first-ever Frost Fest, undeterred by single-digit temperatures that persisted throughout the day. The free festival ran from noon to 5 p.m. and featured activities at more than two dozen businesses and public spaces....
Several Cleveland Clinic Express Care and Urgent Care locations in Northeast Ohio will be...
Limited number of locations will remain open due to anticipated severe weather. Due to anticipated severe weather, several Cleveland Clinic Express Care and Urgent Care locations in Northeast Ohio will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25. A limited number of locations will remain open:. Bainbridge. Broadview Heights....
Local senior awarded $158K full-ride scholarship to Thiel College
GREENVILLE, Pa. (WKBN) — A Lake High School senior from Ohio is heading to Thiel College with a full ride. Violet Seaman of Hartville was awarded a full-tuition scholarship worth more than $158,000 during a ceremony Friday afternoon. Seaman plans to major in nursing. She’s a standout both academically...
Northeast Ohio snow emergencies in effect
As the winter storm makes its way through the state Sunday, several Northeast Ohio counties are under snow emergencies
Wanted man arrested after running from Brook Park police across I-480 with K-9 in...
BROOK PARK, Ohio – A wanted Cleveland man, 35, ran from police at about 11 p.m. Jan. 8 at Shell, 13030 Brookpark Road. Police on patrol at Shell noticed the man in front of the gas station. Upon making eye contact with police, the man starting walking northbound through the parking lot.
Portage County, OH – Scam Alert: Fake Sheriff Calls Target Residents
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portage County, OH – The Portage County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new wave of phone scams where callers impersonate deputies and demand payment for alleged warrants or court fines. The...
Jackson Township home sells for $1.57M | Real estate transfers
A residential property sale in western Stark County topped $1 million, according to the latest real estate transfers filed with the Stark County Auditor's Office. The nearly one-acre property on Glengarry Avenue NW in Jackson Township sold for $1.57 million. The 7,894-square-foot house was built in 2006. The real...
