Quiet night ahead of high winds, rain and snow
(WJW) — A High Wind Watch has been issued for Ashland, Ashtabula, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Ottawa, Richland, Sandusky and Summit Counties from late Sunday night through Monday evening. Saturday has been a cloudy and cold later December day. Here’s a look at today’s highs:...
Early morning Hinckley fire requires aid from multiple departments
HINCKLEY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Hinckley Fire Department responded to a garage fire early Saturday morning. At approximately 6:46 a.m., the fire department was dispatched to a working fire on West Drive. When fire crews arrived, heavy smoke was coming from the exterior of the building. All occupants evacuated the...
The City In Ohio Where Rent, Food, And Gas Still Fit Under $1,600 A...
Akron, Ohio – a Midwestern marvel where your paycheck doesn’t evaporate faster than morning dew on a summer sidewalk. This former rubber manufacturing hub has transformed into something even more flexible: a city where your budget can actually breathe. Remember when living affordably meant sacrificing everything from...
Popular Akron record store closes after nearly 25 years in business
Square Records opened back in 2003 in Highland Square and quickly became a community staple. The store was known for its wide selection of post-punk, new wave, independent, hip-hop and jazz.
Smitty’s Steak & Ale in Massillon to close this year
A family-owned restaurant previously expected to be handed down is now expected to close its doors permanently on Dec. 31, New Year's Eve.
Fairlawn awarded $21M federal grant for major traffic safety upgrades
The city of Fairlawn has plenty of reasons for holiday cheer after being awarded a $21 million federal grant to fund major traffic safety improvements. According to a release, Fairlawn was the only city in Ohio selected for an implementation grant under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads...
OSHP investigating two-vehicle fatal crash in Carlisle Township
CARLISLE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) - Troopers from the Elyria Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred early Friday afternoon. Background information indicated that a black 2004 Chrysler PT-cruiser pulled from a private drive and began to travel north on state...
Ohio kids learn to steal car from YouTube, crash stolen vehicle into house
A group of Ohio children— aged 12 years and younger—ended their joyride or a stolen vehicle after crashing into a house last weekend, according to a News 5 Cleveland report. Just before 3 p.m. on Dec. 20, Police in Newburgh Heights received a call about a stolen vehicle....
Christmas Eve Shootings in Akron and Cleveland: One Dead, Another Hospitalized as Ohio Police...
Christmas Eve turned tragic in Ohio with two separate shootings in Akron and Cleveland, leaving one person dead and another hospitalized. The Akron Police Department is currently investigating an incident that took place around 8:26 p.m. on the 800 block of West Market Street, where a 33-year-old man was discovered...
Ohio Hidden Gem Serving a Reuben That’s Crispy, Melty, and Perfectly Balanced
Tucked along S Water Street in Kent, Mike’s Place looks playful from the outside but delivers seriously good comfort food inside. The Reuben here has a cult following for a reason, balancing crunch, melt, and tang like a little symphony on rye. You get great value, big portions, and lively energy that makes every...

















