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Wooster High School's Best Buddies chapter brought joy and empowerment to campus last week, hosting the world's first all-Down Syndrome improv troupe, The Improvaneers, for performances that highlighted abilities over disabilities and fostered new friendships. The event, held Feb. 5, 2026, featured a school-day show...

A year after Social at the Stone House in Massillon was named among USA Today's Restaurants of the Year, we're shining a light on those we think should have earned a spot on the 2026 list. Each year, USA Today celebrates Restaurants of the Year across the country, shining a spotlight on dining spots that celebrate...

CHIPPEWA LAKE — People jumped into the icy waters of Chippewa Lake to raise funds for local causes as part of the Chippewa Lake Lions Club Foundation’s annual Polar Bear Jump on Saturday. Committee leader Alan Robbins said this year’s event was originally scheduled for Jan. 31, but...

Scouts to offer spaghetti dinner BEACH CITY – Beach City Scout Troop 301 will have its annual all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Beach City American Legion Post 549, 125 Third Ave. NE. The cost for adults (11 and older) is $10; youths (ages 5 through 10), $5; children younger than 5...

Cuyahoga County real estate tax bills must be paid or postmarked by Feb. 19 and payments that are received by March 2 will not be assessed a 10% late payment penalty. Property taxes can be paid in person at the Cuyahoga County Treasurer’s Office at 2029 E. 9th St. in Cleveland, by mail to the Cuyahoga County...

A downtown Akron landmark disappeared quietly this winter. Oh, to be sure, the former West Arcade building probably made one heck of a noise when the ProQuality Demolition crew began knocking it down with heavy machinery in December. But many people haven’t noticed the city’s newest empty lot because there is no...

As Adam was getting ready to go to the Valentine’s Dance at Garfield Community Learning Center Thursday afternoon, he had trouble containing his excitement. Sporting a blue vest and bandanas decorated in festive hearts, Adam, a facility dog who works at the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office with his handler, Alyse...

AKRON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A portion of North Howard Street in Akron remained closed at last check. This, after a sinkhole opened up late Friday night, swallowing one car, with three people inside taken to the hospital to be treated for their injuries. City officials say...

AKRON, Ohio — After playing the same lottery numbers for 22 years, an Akron man finally hit it big by winning the $3.5 million Classic Lotto jackpot earlier this month. Those lucky numbers? 6, 8, 16, 20, 26 and 45. The winning ticket was sold at MAPCO #1929 at...

The city of Akron confirmed that three people were taken to the hospital Friday evening after a vehicle got stuck in a sinkhole.