New Summit County property values will be sent to owners beginning July 20
New property value notices for Summit County owners will be mailed starting on July 20, since the 2026 reappraisal by the Summit County Fiscal Officer is complete. All of Summit County’s approximately 262,000 parcels are required by the state to be reviewed and evaluated every six years by county appraisers, with each
Wadsworth residents raise concerns over proposed College Street rezoning
WADSWORTH — Wadsworth City Council discussed a proposed rezoning that could allow residential development on three vacant College Street lots that drew opposition from nearby residents during Tuesday’s meeting. The ordinance would change the zoning classification of city lots 5049 and 5050 from R-1 residential to R-2 r
When temperatures rise, safety matters
The summer is heating up, and our bodies are working extra hard to maintain a normal body temperature. If you plan to be outside, try to keep your body cool by staying in the shade as much as possible, take breaks, and try to keep outdoor activities during the coolest part of the day or in the evening. Avoid using fans
US Marshals offer reward for murder suspect spotted in Strongsville, still on the loose
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - U.S. Marshals are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a murder suspect who was spotted in Strongsville last week. Lezleon Evans is wanted by the Columbus Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service for murder. On July 6, Marshals said Strongsville police...
Streetsboro woman admits guilt in Ravenna fatal overdose, trafficking
A Streetsboro woman has admitted guilt in the fatal drug overdose death of a Ravenna man in December. Tonya Marie Sayre, 39, pleaded guilty July 8 to first-degree felony involuntary manslaughter in Portage County Common Pleas Court, the Portage County Prosecutor's Office said. Sayre also pleaded guilty to second-degree
Lanes reopen on I-77 northbound after semi fire
A semi-truck caught fire Monday morning along I-77 northbound.
Pioneer power steam show opens in Navarre
Anything “Ohio Built” will be featured at the 62nd annual Tuscarawas Valley Pioneer Power Association summer steam show July 31-Aug. 2. This summer’s show will be the first held at the club’s grounds, 8770 Day Ave., Navarre. Admission is $7 per person, with children 12 and...
Hartville Council approves strategic plan
The Hartville News first reported on Hartville’s new Strategic Plan in May 2025. Hartville Councilman Tim Hayden rolled out an overview of the plan at Village Hall on May 7, 2025, to the Lake Township Chamber of Commerce at a MorningCONNECTIONS event. Recently, a year later and with substantial changes, Hartville Counc
Big Boy locomotive makes a return to Northeast Ohio Monday
In June, the train made several stops in Northeast Ohio on its way to the America 250 celebrations. On its return trip, Rocky River will be its only stop.
$3M bond set for man charged in Northeast Ohio stabbing, chase
A Stark County magistrate has set $3 million bond for a man accused of stabbing a woman in Canton before leading law enforcement on a lengthy pursuit across Northeast Ohio.
