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John A. McCullough, director of Space Communications and Navigation within NASA’s Research and Technology Mission Directorate, will visit Stark State College, 6200 Frank Ave. NW, N. Canton, Tuesday, Oct. 13, to discuss NASA’s exploration plans for the moon and Mars and the growing need for careers in engineering, scien

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A manufacturer of lawn and garden supplies plans to expand in Middlefield and Twinsburg, creating 90 jobs across the two communities as part of five Ohio projects approved for state tax credits on Monday. The Northeast Ohio project involves The HC Companies, which does business as...

There are many ways to enjoy the sights, sounds and seasonal fun of fall in the greater Cleveland/Akron region. Check the list below to find a family-friendly fall festival near you. FRIDAY-SUNDAY. Derthick’s Corn Mazes. Corn mazes, jump pad, monster clue maze game, safe archery and big slides. Derthick’s Corn...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police are asking for help finding a hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian. Police say Jesse McCool, 38, was crossing South Main Street near East Miller Avenue Saturday night when a black SUV hit him and kept driving. McCool died from his injuries Sunday night.

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Members of the Stow-Munroe Falls High School gave a young member of the community a big surprise over the weekend. The district shared on Facebook that the band learned that a local 5-year-old boy is its biggest fan, so a couple dozen students decided to make his birthday one to remember.

CLEVELAND, Oh - THE FINAL HOURS ARE HERE!. We’re down to the wire in our search for the Best Place to Eat and Drink in Summit County — and it’s a close race!. Fans are showing their support for their favorites, but anything can still happen before the poll closes at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

On Monday, the Canton Police Department is reintroducing a technology designed to improve communication between the department and the community. It's called Versaterm Community Connect, and it was originally introduced in 2022.

A Swanton man died Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Richfield Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. James Kenczewicz, 69, was westbound on U.S. 20 near Kilburn Road when his SUV was struck by a pickup driven by Sidney Lark, 74, of Northwood, according to the patrol. Troopers said Mr. Lark was

Police responded to a reported fight at a slaughterhouse at 11:06 p.m. Sept. 26. There was no further information at the time of the report. Police responded at 11:26 a.m. Sept. 25 to a report of damage caused to railroad equipment at a construction site. There were no suspects or any further information at the time of

STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Canal Fulton - Lawrence Township Fire Department had a ‘unique’ response today. According to the fire department, a vehicle became stuck on one of the skate park ramps at St. Helena Heritage Park. No injuries were reported, and crews were able to...