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While summer seems far away, those in Brady Lake have their eyes on a major moment for the community: the return of Captain Brady Day.

Solon police took a Parma mother into custody --while she had her three children -- for allegedly threatening a shooting. When their father came to pick their children up, they arrested him on firearms and OVI charges.

ALLIANCE, Ohio (WJW) — The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a work-related death in Alliance. The sheriff’s office confirmed to Fox 8 that a death occurred at the Hoopes-Edwards facility on Dec. 30. Deputies, firefighters, the Stark County Coroner’s Office and the Occupational Safety and Health...

LEXINGTON TWP., Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – OSHA has been called in to investigate the Tuesday workplace death of a 57-year-old Alliance man. The Stark County Coroner’s Office says Darrin Rose Sr fell into what’s called a “crusher” at the Hoopes-Edwards plant just off Freshley Avenue NE near Route 62 in Lexington...

The Ohio State Highway Patrol issued a reminder for drivers to be safe in winter weather on Thursday morning.

SOLON, Ohio -- Fraud: Solon Road. At 3:45 p.m. Dec. 25, a manager for the business Supply Side, 32125 Solon Road, reported a case of fraud. He had received an email from a known supplier with whom he does business. It was a request for Supply Side to complete a funds transfer to cover an outstanding bill.

Barberton, Ohio, is starting the new year with a bang, setting the stage for a dual celebration that brings together local pride and national history. As the United States gears up for its 250th anniversary, Barberton is also marking a significant milestone with its 135th year as a community. The City of Barberton...

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

SOLON, Ohio -- Police arrested a woman for making threats, then arrested the drunk, weapon-possessing father of her three children when he came to pick them up from thre police station. At 3:05 p.m. Dec. 28, officers reported to Liberty Hills Apartments, 32067 Hamilton Court, for a menacing report. They...

You might know that the Ohio & Erie Canal put Akron on the map. But the legacy of the individuals who built the canal is less well-known, said Charlotte Gintert, cultural resources specialist for Summit MetroParks. “The credit for the canal always goes to the politicians and the businessmen, the...