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The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

The Jackson Township Police Department in Stark County, Ohio, has issued a call for public assistance in identifying an individual involved in an ongoing investigation. In a social media post dated today, November 4, the department, through an online post by Officer Smith, made a concise request for information...

FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to find the missing.

At least nine people — a mix of adults and juveniles — were injured during a shooting at a large Airbnb rental in Bath Township, Ohio, near Cleveland. In the early hours of Nov. 2, the Bath Township community faced what police described as a “tragic and senseless act of violence.” Shots were fired at […]

At the 2025 Akron Children’s Hospital Holiday Tree Festival, 153 decorated trees are on display. One of these is Ayla Hargett’s tree, titled 'Rustic Wonderland: A Tree of Warmth and Whimsy.' She created the tree in memory of her late grandmother. For Ayla, the festival is a family tradition, and this year she...

AKRON, Ohio — Heads up! If you were planning to visit the Akron Zoo today (Wednesday, Nov. 5), you will need to find other plans because the zoo is closed. In a Facebook post, Akron Zoo officials say the closure is to “conduct joint safety drills” alongside the Akron Fire Department, Akron Police Department and Summa...

At Canton’s Stark Area Regional Transit Authority headquarters, nonprofit leaders and SARTA executives meet around a table. Outside, visible through a window, is a large bus, adorned with “Forever R Children” on the side. SARTA interim executive director and CEO Ralph Lee is discussing donating decommissioned SARTA...

The scourge of scammers remains relentless, continuously employing phone, text, and email tactics to ensnare unsuspecting victims. Stark County Sheriff's Office issued a stark warning, reinforcing that scam attempts persist, urging the community to remain vigilant. In their message, echoed from the Tuscarawas County...

A Twinsburg man who was sentenced to death for killing a police officer may be a step closer to having his life spared. Ashford Thompson, who has been found to have a serious mental illness by both defense and prosecution experts, said during a hearing on Nov. 5 that he wants to continue with his mental illness...

Summit County is continuing its fight to get machine gun-like firearms off the streets.