Cuyahoga Falls mayor pieces together town puzzle in state of the city
CUYAHOGA FALLS — Mayor Don Walters celebrated his hometown during his state of the city address April 16 at the Natatorium. The theme of his speech, Walters said, was to highlight and describe the many pieces that make up the City of Cuyahoga Falls — like a “complex interlocking puzzle” made up of 400 city employees who perform a multitude of tasks. From the Electric Department...
Akron police make arrest in deadly hit-and-run crash
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police have charged the driver accused of killing a 23-year-old man last month in a hit-and-run crash. Richard Williams of Akron was walking March 4 on Russell Avenue when police say a driver struck him and left the scene. Williams died the following day. According...
Woman faces life in shocking infant abuse case
A woman has been found guilty of raping and severely abusing an 11-month-old infant while staying at a hotel in Northeast Ohio.
Second individual found guilty in rape and abuse of 11-month-old infant
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced Friday the second individual involved in the rape and abuse of an infant at the Springfield Township Red Roof Inn was found guilty. Jamilee Hunt, 38, was found guilty on nine felony counts, which include:. One count of Rape...
OVI Checkpoints Friday Night in Canton
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The Stark County Sheriff’s Office and county OVI Task Force are holding two checkpoints Friday night in Canton. The first checkpoint will be held from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Friday at 1801 Mahoning Road NE in Canton. That’s in the...
Girlfriend guilty of raping and abusing boyfriend’s daughter at Springfield Township Red Roof Inn
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The girlfriend of the New York man guilty of raping and abusing his 11-month-old daughter when they lived at a Red Roof Inn was found guilty on Friday. According to a press release from the Summit County Prosecutor’s office, New York native Jamilee Hunt, 38, was found to be guilty of nine charges.
Ravenna Schools propose high school expansion through public consolidation plan
Ravenna City Schools are looking ahead after recently moving on from fiscal oversight, with leaders of the district now considering a plan that could significantly change how students learn. During a public meeting titled, “State of Schools,” the Board of Education officials discussed a proposal to expand Ravenna High School...
Medina High School plans for Friday evening commencement
MEDINA, Ohio – In just a few weeks the Medina High School Class of 2026 will walk across the stage at Ken Dukes Stadium to receive their diplomas, but this year’s commencement ceremony will be a bit different than years past. “A change that is coming is that...
Alliance-area news in brief for April 24
GARDEN CLUB – Greater Alliance Community Garden Association will meet at 5:30 p.m. April 28 at Rodman Public Library. A presentation on Gardening 101 will be provided. Residents are welcome to attend. CHURCH CONCERT – Damascus United Methodist Church, 300 Valley Road, plans a gospel music show at 6 p.m. with Renewal Trio, featuring Donnie Abraham, Linda Abraham and Becky Vignon. A spring picnic dinner...
Louisville home with pond, 11 garage spaces sells for $720,000
A 3,600-square-foot Louisville home has been sold for $720,000, according to the most recent property transfers from the Stark County Auditor’s Office. The home on West Reno Drive, with three bedrooms and 3½ bathrooms, sits on 7.26 acres. The home, built in 1953, also has an 11-car garage space. The property’s backyard faces a pond and has multiple concrete seating areas...
