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Personal welfare, attempt to locate: SOM Center Road. Officers received a “Silver Alert” from Stow police involving a missing Barberton woman, 73, reportedly driving north on Route 91 through Moreland Hills at 2:35 p.m. March 17. A Hunting Valley patrol officer responded to University School’s main driveway as...

Akron, Ohio – Three Akron men are now facing serious federal charges after a wide-ranging investigation uncovered what authorities describe as a large-scale drug trafficking operation spreading across Summit County and nearby areas. The case, built over several months, outlines an alleged network moving significant...

A Space Rock’s High-Speed Plunge (Image Credits: Unsplash) Northeast Ohio – A brilliant fireball pierced the morning sky on March 17, 2026, captivating residents across multiple states before unleashing a thunderous sonic boom that shook homes from Cleveland to western Pennsylvania.[1][2] The event unfolded around 9...

MEDINA, Ohio -- For those who have thought about scouring public parks within the debris field sprayed by Tuesday’s meteor explosion over Medina County, the Medina County Park District has a message: It’s technically illegal to remove any rocks -- including ones from out of this world -- from their parks.

Summit County has several solid opportunities this month for folks who want to serve and protect their community. From field supervision to fire safety and investigations, there’s something for every skill level.

A man accused in a deadly Interstate 480 crash earlier this week was formally arraigned in court, according to newly filed records. Steven Neff, 37, appeared in Stow Municipal Court following the March 17 crash and faces four felony charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide. In addition, Neff is charged with...

Hyundai has officially issued a recall for its 2026 Palisades SUV, with a notice posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website stating that, "A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury." Earlier this week, News 5's Bob Jones...

In August 1982, the Michael Stanley Band — a homegrown Northeast Ohio group turned nationally charting treasure — sold out four nights at Blossom Music Center, setting an unbroken attendance record of 74,404. “Those four sold-out nights ... were special because that was probably the height of the...

In 1987, Canton native drummer, multi-instrumentalist and percussionist Joe Vitale was on tour with Crosby, Stills & Nash, playing at Blossom Music Center. On that day, the band tried something different. They asked Vitale’s son, Joe Vitale Jr., to play tambourine on “Teach Your Children.”. “Being the ham...

ROOTSTOWN, Ohio (WJW) — FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to find the missing. Ellianna Shepherd, 17, has been missing since March 7. Anyone with information is asked to call 330-296-5100.