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CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A Massillon man will not go to prison at this time after pleading guilty to charges in an indictment related to a traffic death. 55-year-old Miguel Flowers was sentenced on Monday to probation, with a one-year prison sentence a possibility later if he violates the terms of his probation.

CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Contributing to the city of Canton’s overall $400-million plus budget for 2026 is the $16-million Cromer Water Storage Reservoir replacement project. Water Superintendent Tyler Converse admits they’ve spent some big money on this and the completed Sugar Creek Water Treatment Plant...

AKRON, Ohio – Akron Children’s Hospital on Monday announced it has received a $50 million gift–the largest in the hospital’s history, according to a news release. Philanthropist Tom Golisano made the unrestricted gift to the hospital. To commemorate Golisano’s generosity, the hospital will rename its Akron Campus the Akron Children’s Golisano Campus.

Rootstown Local Schools has replaced its elementary principal after parents complained about a sensitive incident they say was covered up.

ROOTSTOWN − The principal of Rootstown Elementary School, already reprimanded and replaced with an interim leader for the remainder of the school year, will be alllowed to retire. Rootstown Local Schools Board of Education voted unanimously April 20 to "approve the irrevocable resignation of Jeffrey Turner effective at the close of business on July 31, 2026, for purposes of retirement." Turner was replaced after the...

Months after the presentation of the $11.5 million African American Cultural Center and Museum Complex, the project is moving into phase one — securing funding, beginning the land purchase process and leasing a proof-of-concept space. The lease signed for a location connected to Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Sherbondy...

MASSILLON, Ohio – They say if you love what you do you won’t work a day in your life. And David Ambrose is hoping to achieve that by merging two of his passions. “I’ve always had a passion for art, I’ve always had a passion for brewing, and I just decided to combine the two,” said Ambrose, a 49-year-old Kenmore High School graduate...

MEDINA — As part of the America 250 commemoration, a plaque was recently dedicated in Medina in honor of veterans who’ve served from 1776 to the current day. The dedication took place on Saturday morning, as community members and officials gathered at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial for a program.

A new Ohio bill that would make changes to how and to whom school districts can use or sell school facilities received some criticism in a Senate committee this week, and major education unions asked for changes to the overall bill. Ohio Senate Bill 311 changes several things related to...

AKRON, Ohio — Luigi’s is a true Akron legend. Just ask anybody who grew up in the area. Better yet, drive by Luigi’s for yourself, which is nestled along North Main Street, to check out the long line of hungry guests that typically forms outside. And one...