The Setlist: Who is Mike D??? Plus live music from June 17-July 3
My name is Mike DiAlesandro and I have been commissioned by Ben at The Portager to write a bi-monthly column highlighting local music events that are happening here in Portage County. If you own a venue and want live performances included in this roundup, please email me at [email protected]. I’ll...
Lions Club thanks community for support of annual chicken barbecue
The Hartville Lions Club sends a heartfelt thank you to the Lake Township community and businesses that supported its annual Chicken BBQ Fundraiser on June 7. The event, held in conjunction with the HWC Automotive-sponsored Come Back Car Show, took place in the Hartville Commons parking lot, the site of the former Long
Alliance native to speak at Carnation Festival luncheon
An Alliance native will be the featured speaker Aug. 1 at the Greater Alliance Carnation Festival’s Community Luncheon. Teleangé Thomas, who now serves as a community fundraiser in addition to working as an adviser to small businesses, will return to the Carnation City for the event at 11:30 a.m. at the Hoover-Price Ca
Brook Park summer concert series returns June 19 with music, inflatables and family fun
BROOK PARK, Ohio — A summer of live music is set to begin in Brook Park on June 19 when Fireside takes the stage for the opening night of the city’s Summer Concert Series. The annual series will bring live music, food trucks, drinks and family-friendly activities to the Brook Park Amphitheater throughout the summer and
Morning Digest: Severe winds snap trees and knock out power for thousands
Good morning, Cleveland! Here's what you need to know about today's stories on GMC, traffic and weather.
This Historic Ohio Drive-In Still Delivers Summer Magic
Located halfway between Kent and Ravenna (hence its name), the Midway Twin Drive-In Theater is one of the oldest drive-ins in the Buckeye State. It opened in 1955 (that means it’s been in operation for 70-plus years) and was one of the last remaining drive-in movie theaters with an old-fashioned Vogel screen tower unti
Sentencing for former Cleveland officer found guilty of illegally detaining man at Medina bar
MEDINA COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A former Cleveland police officer convicted in connection with an incident at a Medina bar with a man he thought was in the country illegally, was sentenced Monday to 180 days in prison, minus the 82 days he already served. Donald Kopchak had a jury...
Reward offered for 2nd suspect accused in Canton deadly apartment shooting
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Canton police and the U.S. Marshals are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a second suspect wanted in a deadly apartment shooting. Larry Grimes, 45, is accused in connection with a murder in the 800 block of Alan Page Drive SE...
Woman arrested in fatal shooting at Canton apartment complex
The Canton Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting early Sunday morning in the parking lot of an apartment complex.
People Travel From Across Ohio To Explore This Delightfully Quirky Troll Museum
Tucked away on East Main Street in Alliance, Ohio, The Troll Hole Museum is one of the most unexpected and delightful places you can visit in the entire state. Home to the world’s largest troll collection — officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records — this quirky museum houses over 40,000 trolls from a
