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BRUNSWICK, Ohio (WOIO) - The Brunswick Police Department is warning the community Friday about scammers posing as the Medina County Sheriff’s Office. Police say scammers are texting and calling people, saying the sheriff’s office has a warrant for their arrest for failing to appear for jury duty. Police...

Cleveland Clinic is planting its flag at Valor Acres in Brecksville, with plans for a four-story outpatient medical center that will serve as a major new anchor for the suburban redevelopment. The facility is expected to shift more routine specialty and primary care visits closer to neighborhoods that sit between Cleve

HUDSON, Ohio -- The city of Hudson announces plans for its yearly 4th of July holiday celebration. On July 3, Barlow Farm Park will open to the public at 6 p.m. with family-friendly fun, including food trucks, kids’ activities and live music. The festival takes place at 1965 Barlow...

Passengers flying out of Akron-Canton this year are increasingly choosing Breeze Airways. The Salt Lake City-based carrier now handles about 40% of the airport’s traffic and is the largest airline at CAK, a jump that has pushed the airline to add destinations and aircraft. Breeze will launch twice-weekly nonstop servic

Part of Interstate 480 is shut down in Twinsburg because of a "police incident" in the area Friday evening.

With 58 shooting victims through May, 20 more than this time last year, and more than 700 firearms related calls for service, according to the city's crime dashboard,  Akron on Friday announced an effort to help address violence by intervening before it ever happens.

Twinsburg, Ohio (WOIO) - A person is in custody after a police chase that started in Warrensville Heights ended in a crash on 480 East near Rt 91 in Twinsburg. A SWAT team was called to the scene. 2 vehicles were damaged in the incident. There are no serious injuries.

MASSILLON ‒ The grounds of three former Massillon City elementary schools have new owners after a June 12 auction at the district board office. Single-family housing is planned for the former Whittier and Gorrell school sites. A 55-plus community will occupy the Franklin property. All sales must be approved by the scho

CANTON − A veteran Stark County dog trainer convicted of animal cruelty for the death of a golden retriever in his care will spend two years on probation. Jerry Barnes, 71, of Marlboro Township, was sentenced last week by Stark County Common Pleas Judge Kristin Farmer. Barnes, who'd operated The Well Heeled Way dog tra

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Summit County OVI Task Force said Friday that it will conduct sobriety checkpoints during the Juneteenth holiday weekend. Summit County Police Chief Bill Holland said checks will start June 19 and run into the early morning of June 20. Checkpoints will be held across...