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A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital after a multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 76 on Wednesday in North Jackson.

ORRVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - The Orrville Police Department is investigating a text message threat to the middle school on Wednesday morning. According to the release, police do not believe there is a credible threat, but are taking the matter seriously and actively investigating. The police department reminded the community that...

If you want to escape the urban bustle, eastern Ohio can be a great place to do it. It's where you'll find the scenic trails and stunning rock formations of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, for starters. There are a number of lesser known parks and natural areas in this part of the state, as well, including Highlandtown Wildlife Area, a state-managed natural refuge...

The owner of Metropolis Popcorn said that he has decided not to renew the lease on the gourmet popcorn's Hudson storefront, and will close that location on Sunday, April 26. However, the Cuyahoga Falls location will remain open, owner Brent VanFossen said in a social media post. "Our online and food truck sales are growing, and our overall company sales remain strong," VanFossen stated...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron Police detectives arrested a 14-year-old boy with a stolen firearm on Tuesday. According to the Akron Police release, Akron Police Department’s Anti-Violence Bureau detectives were conducting surveillance on a 14-year-old boy after receiving credible information that he was hiding a firearm near East CLC.

The family of a 47-year-old Canton woman found dead near a creek on the city’s southeast side is speaking out,...

Leaders from public school districts in Summit County on Tuesday evening shared a clear message with the public: The state’s commitment to their students is broken — funding policies that direct public dollars to charter and private schools. “The reality of Ohio’s education system is we are funding...

A Pennsylvania man is facing accusations after he allegedly crashed his motorcycle while his daughter was riding on the gas tank, leaving her pinned beneath the vehicle. Authorities say he later removed her from the hospital before doctors had cleared her for discharge. Dallas Coburn, 27, is facing multiple charges...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Akron Zoo announced it has happily welcomed a couple new additions this April... “What’s better than one baby turtle? TWO baby turtles!” the zoo exclaimed. These two brothers who recently hatched are endangered spotted turtles, and the zoo said their arrival is “critical...

CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A Canton police spokesman was saying Wednesday morning that the 51-year-old Canton man shot in the face at a West Tusc apartment building early Sunday morning has passed away. Police say Richard Staats was taken off of life support systems Tuesday afternoon.