More room to drink downtown? Canton eyes modest DORA expansion
CANTON – City council is set to consider a proposal to reapprove and expand the downtown Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA). A public hearing is set for 7 p.m. June 1 during the council meeting. The DORA, a public area where open-container laws are relaxed , would expand by approximately 0.4 acres to 72.7 total
Pioneer Physicians Network Announces Dr. Meghan Weiner as Newest Physician Owner
Board-certified internist and lifestyle medicine physician joins Pioneer's physician ownership at Stow-Hudson Primary Care. Pioneer’s ownership model clicked for me when I saw how physician input directly influenced decisions that improved both patient care and workplace culture.”. — Meghan Weiner, M.D. HUDSON, OH, UNI
Dangerous lake conditions trigger urgent warning along Lake Erie shoreline
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The National Weather Service is warning of dangerous swimming conditions along parts of the Lake Erie shoreline Saturday, urging residents and visitors to stay out of the water as a high risk of rip currents persists. A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect until 8 p.m....
Armed Neighbor Standoff Paralyzes Quiet Canton Block
A normally quiet Canton block turned into a police-packed scene on Sunday after a man reportedly threatened his neighbor with a gun, then barricaded himself inside a home near South Berger Street and Nassau Street. Officers from several agencies lined the neighborhood as residents watched from porches and tucked themse
Motorcyclist dies after Stark County crash
CLEVELAND — A motorcyclist died after crashing Saturday night in Hartville, the Stark County Sheriff's Office said. In a press release, the sheriff's office said deputies were called to Kent Avenue between Andrews Street Northeast and Manning Road just before 9 p.m. for a single-vehicle crash. According to authorities,
Three-Week 77/30 Ramp Closure Starts Monday
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A major freeway ramp closure kicks in on Monday in Canton. It’s one of the long, winding ramps at the Interstate-77/Route 30 interchange. The ramp from I-77 South to 30 East will be closed for three weeks. An expansion joint at...
Heavy smoke leads crews to fire at local market
The Akron Fire Department battled a commercial fire in the morning hours of Saturday, May 30.
Kent Drug Raids Turn Up Crack, Stolen Gun And Felony Charges
Two search warrants in the city of Kent on Friday turned up what Portage County authorities describe as a sizable haul: suspected crack cocaine, digital scales, drug paraphernalia, U.S. currency, and three handguns. One of those guns was reportedly listed as stolen by the Medina Police Department. At least one person w
Regional softball: Walsh Jesuit too much for gutsy Amherst
BEREA — Lacey Reichert knew what her Amherst Comets were up against in the Division II regional final at Roehm Athletic Complex on Friday afternoon. “The lineup they have and to hold them to five through six (innings),” Reichert said. “I thought (Comets starting pitcher) Karina (Shuster) was outstanding. They had some
Art in the Park returns to downtown Hartville June 6
In just a few weeks, Historic Downtown Hartville will transform into an art studio of sorts when the third annual Art in the Park event is held. Art in the Park brings creativity, music, art, makers and crafters together for a variety of activities for residents and visitors to participate in and enjoy.
