‘This can’t be!’ Stark dog trainer on trial for shocking pet death
CANTON − By 9:45 on a recent Wednesday morning, the court case against Zeb's alleged killer was about to be unveiled. Jerry Barnes, the accused, sat next to his attorney, Aaron Kovalchik, inside Stark County Common Pleas Judge Kristin Farmer's courtroom. Assistant Stark County Prosecutor Olivia Cope was at a table to their right. The judge peered down from the bench. Barnes, a 71...
This Tiny Ohio Deli Serves The Most Unforgettable Reuben In The State
Sometimes the best sandwiches hide in the most unassuming places, and Diamond Deli in Akron proves this delicious truth every single day. This little gem tucked into the Highland Square neighborhood doesn’t need flashy marketing or Instagram-worthy neon signs to draw a crowd. What you’ll find instead is a...
Streetsboro Nissan dealership sells for $6 million
The top selling property in Portage County for the week of March 9, 2026, was an auto dealership in Streetsboro, which was sold for $6.05 million, according to the most recent land transfers from the Portage County Auditor's Office. Classic Nissan at 885 Classic Drive has been sold and now is known as Nissan of Streetsboro. A check of its website says the dealership...
Twinsburg police warn of e-bike, electric motorcycle confusion
TWINSBURG, Ohio -- Twinsburg Police are warning parents to double-check what their kids are riding this spring, as confusion between e-bikes and higher-powered electric motorcycles is leading to safety concerns — and possible enforcement. Police Chief Tom Mason told Twinsburg City Council on April 14 that the department has...
Canton Health Redo Means ‘Bye Bye’ to 1990s Motif
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The $2.7-million renovation of Canton City Public Health and the bottom two floors of the city building on Market Avenue N was more than just about making space for everyone. The paint and decorating on the first floor needed to get out...
Streetsboro hopes to improve planning rules after Winking Lizard delay
Winking Lizard fans will have to wait a bit longer for a Streetsboro restaurant. Mayor Glenn Broska announced in a Facebook post that the restaurant chain emailed the city to announce it has put its plans for a Streetsboro location aside for the time being. "Unfortunately we are going to mothball this project and revisit later this year," says the email. Broska told the...
Canton neurologist among first in US to use blood test for early Alzheimer’s detection
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - A blood test can now detect Alzheimer’s disease early, and a Canton neurologist is among the first in the country using it. For decades, diagnosing Alzheimer’s meant expensive brain scans, painful spinal taps and often a diagnosis that came too late. Dr. Ryan Drake is doing something different.
Akron’s housing issues pushed these residents to search for solutions
Sixty-five people are currently working hard to pitch solutions to Akron's housing problems. They were selected as a representative cross-section of the city, meant to embody a metropolis home to people of all kinds. But who are the folks comprising Akron's Civic Assembly ? These volunteers began meeting weekly March 14 and will do so until May 14.. This summer, the panel will...
‘We’re not paying you anymore’: Medina Township says Rumpke won’t respond to trash contract...
MEDINA, Ohio -- More than a month after voting to end its waste collection contract with Rumpke Waste & Recycling, Medina Township officials say the company has yet to formally respond, delaying the township’s planned switch to service through the City of Medina. Trustees unanimously approved March 12 motions...
5 Ohio “Delicacies” That Terrify Out-of-Staters
If you're visiting the "Buckeye State," here are the local favorites that might require a bit of courage—and a sturdy stomach. Cincinnati chili is the most polarizing dish in America. To a Cincinnatian, it is a way of life; to an outsider, it is a confusing pile of spaghetti that smells suspiciously like Christmas dessert.
