Too many motorcyclists die in crashes. Motorcycle Ohio wants to change that
JACKSON TWP. – Motorcycle riders — those who are new, experienced or returning to the bike after an absence — have a new opportunity to learn about the latest training, tips and trends about riding. The Ohio Traffic Safety Office has launched Motorcycle Ohio , a two-part, rider training and safety class, at Kent State
Summit Co. Sheriff sergeant placed on unpaid leave after strangulation, child endangerment charges
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Summit County Sheriff’s Office sergeant was placed on unpaid administrative leave after he was indicted on strangulation, child endangerment and domestic violence charges. According to Stark County Common Pleas Court records, on May 5, Joshua Bolinger, 44, was indicted on the following cha
Study: Lorain County faces higher flood risk than state, Northeast Ohio average
ELYRIA — A review conducted over the past year found that Lorain County is more susceptible to flooding and severe winter weather than the rest of Northeast Ohio or the state on average. The findings were announced in a meeting at Lorain County Public Health on Thursday, as the...
Ohio man arrested in Huntington robbery investigation, police say
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — An Ohio man was arrested Monday afternoon in a robbery investigation, Huntington police said. Perry Allen Wynn, 30, of Akron has been charged with first-degree robbery, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and obstructing an officer, according to the Huntington Police D
Driver ejected from car after colliding with Akron police cruiser, 2 officers injured
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A driver was ejected from her vehicle and two Akron police officers were injured, after their vehicles collided late Saturday. The accident happened just before midnight at the intersection of South Arlington Street and East Archwood Avenue. According to Akron police, the officers were in..
Akron bar owner shot in stomach after fight leads to gunfire
An Akron bar owner was shot in the stomach Saturday night after a fight led to gunfire.
New SNAP work rules hitting older residents, former foster youth hardest in Cuyahoga County
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Raven Wolfe has done everything expected of a young adult working toward full self-sufficiency: she went to college, she found a job and when that fell through, she found another job. But unlike many young adults, the 24-year-old hasn’t had family members to fall back on...
Former Brooklyn Police officer pleads no contest to misdemeanor assault charge
A former Brooklyn police sergeant pleaded no contest to first-degree misdemeanor assault in Parma Municipal Court on Monday afternoon.
Akron Public Schools approves 17 layoffs. More cuts are coming
Akron Public Schools board approved layoffs Monday night for school deans, paraprofessionals, library aides and one art therapist with the district facing what it called tough financial decisions. In total, the board of education approved $11 million in budget reductions that it had deliberated on for more than two mon
26-year-old Medina woman arrested after man shot in the head
MEDINA, Ohio (WOIO) - A 26-year-old Medina woman is facing felonious assault charges after a man was shot in the head on Sunday. According to a release from Medina Police, at around 9:33 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Abbeville Road for a domestic disturbance. While responding, officers...

















