End-of-Summer Festivals & Special Events in Northeast Ohio
August 7-9 Twins Days Festival. The world’s largest gathering of twins and other multiples. Glenn Chamberlin Park, 10260 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, twinsdays.org. North Ridgeville Corn Festival. Fireworks, kids’ games, live entertainment, corn eating contests and more. South Central Park, 7565 Avon Belden Road, nrcornfes
Magnolia celebrates another successful Canal Days
Sandy & Beaver Canal Days brought residents and visitors together July 31-Aug. 1 for two days of entertainment, contests, food and community traditions celebrating Magnolia's canal heritage. Among the weekend's highlights was the recognition of longtime community volunteer Mike Lancaster as Magnolia's Outstanding Citiz
Canton explosion suspects could face charges this week
An investigation is intensifying four days after an explosion rocked a Canton neighborhood on Bonnet Place, and charges could be coming against the two men who were injured in the blast.
Hiram council member pleads not guilty to assault
After missing two court dates, Hiram Council Member Chris Perme pleaded not guilty July 29 to two misdemeanor charges of assault. Portage County Municipal Court Judge MaryBeth Kiah also issued temporary protection orders for the two alleged victims and a personal recognizance bond for Perme. According to a June 2...
I-77 reopens after pickup truck plunges into Nimishillen Creek
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A man is in critical condition after crashing his pickup truck on Interstate 77 northbound and ending up in the West Branch of Nimishillen Creek. Canton Fire said the crash happened around 6:30 p.m. Crews found the vehicle upside down and fully submerged, with a male...
Akron Mystery: Missing Stark County Teen’s Car Found Abandoned Without Lifesaving Meds
A 17-year-old Stark County boy is missing, and police say the vehicle he was last seen driving was found abandoned in Akron. Authorities are calling the case endangered because Cameron Kiser may be without medication that police warn could be fatal to miss. Cameron Kiser was last seen Friday in...
Beware mailing checks to pay bills, Massillon police says
MASSILLON, Ohio (WOIO) - Massillon Police Department is warning the community about using mailed checks to pay bills. According to a Facebook post from Massillon police, the department received reports of checks mailed to company Aqua Ohio, where some were intercepted. The intercepted checks are being opened and either
Medina woman killed in State Route 57 crash
A 60-year-old Medina woman has died after her SUV was hit by a car that crossed over the center line, according to police.
Juvenile curfew enforced for Hall of Fame festivities
Some changes are coming to Hall of Fame weekend as the class of 2026 prepares to be enshrined.
Man drives truck into creek off I-77; in critical condition, Canton fire department says
Interstate 77 North in Canton is shutdown Monday evening following a crash.
