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Firefighters saved several people and two dogs from a fire in Northern Ohio on Christmas night.

UNIONTOWN, Ohio — A routine morning in April turned into a life-changing event for Uniontown police lieutenant and Army veteran Nathan Weidman. What began as a simple cold escalated into a medical emergency that left the 44-year-old unable to walk or speak, and facing a long road to recovery.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Cleveland man serving a life sentence for the 2024 shooting death of 10-year-old Gracie Griffin is asking an appellate court to overturn his conviction, arguing that a Cuyahoga County judge denied him a fair chance to prove he acted in self-defense. In a brief filed...

With the Browns lease up at Huntington Bank Field after 2028, will the team move to Brook Park? It seems that city, county, and certain state politicians keep trying their best to lose the Browns to another city in another state. Now, we can add high-profile lawyers and a Franklin County Common Pleas judge to that...

OHIO — An Avon woman is celebrating the holidays after winning a $150,000 prize on an Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket. According to the Ohio Lottery, the woman purchased a $5 Cash Explosion 25X ticket that turned out to be a top winner. After federal and state tax withholdings, she will receive approximately...

COLUMBUS – Reintroduction efforts for state-endangered lake sturgeon expanded to the Cuyahoga, Sandusky, and Scioto rivers in 2025, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. As part of a large, regional partnership, the 6- to 8-inch-long juvenile sturgeon were released in the...

Christopher R. Hay was sworn in by Trustee Ken Eddleman as a probationary auxiliary patrol officer. A resident asked Police Chief Ron Devies for an update on the status of the booms previously heard in the township. Devies said he worked with the Marlboro Fire Department and the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office, and...

MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio — A wanted Olmsted Township man, 66, and a wanted Elyria woman, 50, were arrested at about 3 p.m. Dec. 10 at Red Roof Inn, 17555 Bagley Road. Police on patrol noticed a Ford F-150 in the Red Roof parking lot. The pickup truck, which had been parked outside the hotel for several days, was...

LODI —On Thursday, Lodi Family Center held its first ever free community Christmas meal. The Lodi Family Center, 301 Mill St., was created to strengthen the community by connecting families with resources. Kelli Sanders, who helps with the center’s food pantry, said the idea to host a free Christmas meal has been...

Akron locals swear by a downtown classic that turns lunch into a minor event. Diamond Deli on South Main Street has earned a near perfect rating, and its Reuben is the star that keeps lines forming early. With simple prices, a no fuss vibe, and portions made for real appetites, this spot feels like a tradition you...