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Heat and humidity are the name of the game for Wednesday's weather, which is fueling chances for on-and-off thunderstorms.

A 56-year-old man died after crashing into a home in Medina County Wednesday night, the Medina County Sheriff's Office said.

BEDFORD, Ohio (WOIO) - Bedford police are continuing security measures at summer festivals, including the upcoming Strawberry Festival, by enforcing restrictions on minors attending without adult supervision. The department prohibits anyone under 18 from attending city festivals without a parent or chaperone. Police sa

SOLON, Ohio -- When two women found they were dating the same man, they went to his Solon home to get answers and money for a car he had damaged. The bad situation was made worse when the man came outside to confront the women holding a rifle. At 6:20...

As the city of Youngstown searches for solutions to the ongoing crisis at SOBE Thermal Energy Systems, it might find some answers 50 miles west. “We narrowed down the scope and the area and brought in a new operator who really turned things around, and it really saved the system,” said Don Plusquellic, former mayor of

Federal grants that help victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and sex trafficking have not been paid out as promised, Akron-area agencies said, reducing their ability to provide services for people in need. The lack of funds could also imperil future programs, if grant money that was relied on in the past cont

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that jo

Four veterans with deep ties to the Uniontown area were honored during the community's recent Memorial Day observance at the All Veterans Memorial in Uniontown Community Park. The ceremony recognized retired Army Maj. Larry C. Shubat, Army Lt. Col. Ryan C. Shubat, Army National Guard Sgt. James Earl Legg and Army Speci

When my parents in Copley, Ohio, raised Romney sheep primarily for fiber, they had to send the fleece out of state. The first time they sent off the wool, my father promised to take my stepmother out to dinner when the check arrived. When it did, even McDonald’s was off the menu.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Heat and humidity will be the main weather story across Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, with the Cleveland metro now included in a heat advisory. The National Weather Service in Cleveland expanded the heat advisory Wednesday morning to cover portions of North Central Ohio and the Cleveland area, includin