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OSNABURG TWP., Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – More than two weeks after the fatal crash occurred, the Stark County Coroner’s Office has identified the person killed in that four-vehicle wreck on Route 30 east of East Canton. The victim was 38-year-old Joshua Smothers of Canton. DNA testing...

The city of Parma has jettisoned the New Year’s Eve ball drop for something with a bit more character: the Peirogi Drop. As the clock struck midnight leading into Jan. 1, a 15 square-foot pierogi was slowly lowered into a massive cup of sour cream (both weren’t actually made from food products, and were instead...

Dalton Police Chief Eric McFarren has been formally recognized by the Village of Dalton with a Commendation for Valor and a Letter of Special Recognition by State Rep. Meredith Craig for bravery, valor and exemplary service for his actions during a high-risk, multi-agency law-enforcement pursuit April 2. According to...

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio (WOIO) - The Rocky River Police Department confirm one person has died after a car went into the Rocky River Sunday afternoon. The Cuyahoga County Medial Examiner has identified the victim pulled from a vehicle submerged in the Rocky River near the yacht club as 50-year-old Katrina R. Smith of Kent.

The marijuana industry is expanding and growing right here in Ohio. Kent State University has responded to this booming market by partnering with cannabis educator Green Flower.

CANTON – Pop culture history has called it "Concert That Never Was." But the show did go on – a pair of shows, for 4,444 people in two different audiences at a matinee and an evening performance. The concerts were on New Year's Day in 1953 at Canton Memorial Auditorium. But, the scheduled star, famed country music...

The death of a 29-year-old man is being investigated by the Summit County Medical Examiner and the Akron Police Department.

BRUNSWICK, Ohio -- It’s going to be an exciting year. The State of Ohio has picked a theme for each month of this, America’s 250th anniversary year, and Brunswick itself is putting together some great programs for you. So be sure you keep an eye out, especially if...

With 2025 coming to a close, I reflect on things I am thankful for. I am thankful God has blessed me with good health, plenty of food and a beautiful home. I am thankful for my wonderful church and my church family. I am thankful our country has a secure southern border, which keeps out drug dealers, criminals and...

A witness at 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 20 reported that a blue pickup truck struck a brick mailbox on Hilliard Boulevard. Officers found that the Chevrolet Silverado had crossed through the median of the roadway, struck a wooden flower box, and destroyed a brick mailbox before coming to a stop. The truck had heavy front-end...