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After a pyrolysis facility in Hebron, Ohio, shut down , leaving behind a string of environmental violations, other communities across the state are paying closer attention to the public health threat posed by plastic incineration. Anti-pollution groups said pyrolysis facilities in Ohio are exposing residents to toxic c

She arrived at Akron Children’s Hospital Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 11, in style -- in a party van, wearing her favorite color, pink, with her best friends by her side.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Overnight thunderstorms brought heavy rain to some areas of Northeast Ohio and flooding could be an issue today as more rain is expected. The National Weather Service said 1 to 2 inches of rain has fallen since Sunday on a large portion of northern Ohio, with some areas receiving even more. Another 1

Every August, the small town of Twinsburg, Ohio transforms into the world’s largest annual gathering of twins and multiples. Over 2,000 sets of twins, triplets, and quadruplets descend upon this northeast Ohio community, filling hotels and taking over parks for three days of celebration. The Twins Days Festival began i

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - On Tuesday, Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced a prison sentence for a child predator. Gregory Demoss, 45-year-old man from Akron, was sentenced to 14 to 17.5 years in prison for pandering child sexual abuse material, according to a press release from the Summit County Prosecutor o

Tommy's Place , a new Ravenna shelter that is geared to people whose backgrounds might keep them out of traditional homeless facilities, will have its grand opening Aug. 13. Townhall II Integrated Health Network and Neighborhood Development Services plans the event at 11 a.m. at the shelter at 3761 Lovers Lane. Tommy’s

PORTAGE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Streetsboro man who hit a family member in her 70’s in the head with a pallet and pushed her down stairs, was sentenced to 13 to 18 years in prison Monday. In June, Richard McNeal pleaded guilty to attempted murder and having weapons...

You can no longer bring a backpack or large purse with you to events on Akron Public Schools property. The district has instituted enhanced event safety procedures that permit only clear clutch-sized bags and diaper bags. The clear bags must measure no larger than 8.3 inches by 6.5 inches by 3.3 inches. Any permitted b

Canton police investigating the deaths of two women who were found inside a burning apartment Sunday morning are now seeking three suspects in connection with the case.

For drivers in the City of Akron, there’s a good chance a police officer can track where they went, when they were there and the route they took before and after their trip. From main thoroughfares to neighborhood streets, nearly 150 Flock Safety cameras are mounted throughout the city, logging the license plates of ev