Train fatally strikes pedestrian in Barberton near Waterloo Rd, Fairview Ave
A train fatally hit a pedestrian near the CSX railroad tracks July 28, according to Barberton Police. Around 11:58 a.m. Tuesday, Barberton officers and fire personnel responded to a call of a person being hit by a train. Officers found out that the individual was walking on the CSX railroad tracks between Waterloo Ro
GreatWater 360 Auto Care Acquires Two Ohio Repair Shops
GreatWater 360 Auto Care announced acquisitions that include two Ohio automotive repair shops. The company acquired Fozio’s Auto Service in Hudson and Twinsburg Auto Service Center in Twinsburg. The same ownership group built both businesses. Each location will now join the GreatWater network. GreatWater Acquisitions P
Port Clinton Pirate Fest – Port Clinton, Ohio
The Port Clinton Pirate Fest takes place at Waterworks Park with all sorts of pirate vendors, pirate themed entertainment, food trucks and pirates themselves (along with other characters). 2027 DATE: TBD. Location: Waterworks Park. 399 E Perry St. Port, Clinton, OH 43452. Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?i
Police praise Flock Safety camera successes as privacy concerns continue
Even though some people oppose Flock Safety cameras, police in Medina and Akron said the technology is proving its value after it recently helped officers in two separate incidents.
Medina approves parking lot agreement with Legacy Hotel
MEDINA, Ohio – When it comes to improvements to the South Elmwood parking lot, the city and the owners of the Legacy Hotel are planning to split the bill. Economic Development Director Kimberly Marshall said the engineer’s estimate for parking lot improvements is roughly $491,000. “The idea is...
These Ohio Comfort Food Restaurants Are Exactly What You Need
When you are craving the kind of meal that slows the day down and makes everything feel a little softer, Ohio delivers in the most satisfying way. Across the state, comfort food comes piled high on diner plates, tucked into cozy dining rooms, and served with the kind of warmth that makes you want to stay for pie, coffe
Hoppin’ Frog Brewery to hold retirement party for founder Fred Karm
AKRON, Ohio – Hoppin’ Frog Brewery is sending off its founder and brewmaster, Fred Karm, with a retirement party next month. The bash will be 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the brewpub. Karm has been an integral part of the brewery, which is marking its...
Tallmadge City Schools makes transportation cuts ahead of school year
The district said it will only offer transportation for students in kindergarten through eighth grade who live more than two miles away from their school.
Chicago returns to Northeast Ohio with Styx, timeless classics for ‘Windy Cities Tour’
CLEVELAND, Ohio – “Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care?”. You can bet that Chicago fans do. That’s because the brass-powered Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unit is headed back to Northeast Ohio for a concert at Blossom Music Center Wednesday, Aug. 5. They share a bill with classic rockers Styx
Latest Summit County home valuations catch some taxpayers off guard
Some Summit County homeowners fear they're going to feel a squeeze from higher property taxes next year after the county last week sent out letters informing residents of their homes' new estimated values following reappraisals.The mailing from the Summit County Fiscal Office attempts to limit sticker shock, saying it
