Ohio readiness rate rose in 70 Northeast Ohio districts even as ACT/SAT rates fell...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Most Greater Cleveland/Akron school districts increased the share of students Ohio counts as ready for college, careers, work or military service on the 2025-26 state report cards, even as ACT or SAT qualification rates declined in a majority of districts. Seventy of 94 traditional public school...
Green 8th grader saves choking friend in cafeteria
A 13-year-old Summit County student is being called a hero for possibly saving his friend's life in the middle school cafeteria earlier this month.
Northfield Center Voters Face New $485K Road Tax as Beechwood Drive Crumbles
Northfield Center Township voters will decide this November whether to approve a brand-new 2-mill property tax levy dedicated entirely to fixing the township's roads, a measure trustees say is needed to tackle everything from routine pothole repairs to a $2 million rebuild of Beechwood Drive and Cherry Lane. If approve
Wadsworth schools ask residents to weigh possible changes
WADSWORTH — Wadsworth City Schools is asking residents to weigh in on potential changes ranging from elementary-school assignments and transportation to kindergarten, extracurricular activities and graduation requirements. The survey, open through Wednesday, comes as the district considers how it would operate if it do
Family of Ravenna man to receive $612,500 settlement in lawsuit over fatal North Royalton...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The family of a Ravenna man who died in a 2022 crash on the Ohio Turnpike in North Royalton will receive a $612,500 settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the Illinois company that owned the semitrailer involved in the collision. Melissa Ferrell filed the...
Akron Zoo celebrates the birth of its first white-faced saki monkey
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Akron Zoo is celebrating the birth of its very first white-faced saki monkey. The baby was born on September 18 to his mother, Clementine, the zoo shared. This is the third baby for Clementine and the zoo’s male saki, Toumi, but the first at the...
‘Flying monkey’ born at Akron Zoo in historic first
It is the first birth of a white-faced saki monkey in Akron Zoo history, according to the zoo.
Stark County crash involving semi leaves 1 trapped, fire officials say
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Canal Fulton - Lawrence Township Fire Department responded to a report of a crash involving a semi early Monday afternoon. According to the fire department, the report involved a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck with entrapment on Great Lakes Boulevard NW near Arcadia Street NW.
Domino’s abruptly closes 13 locations in one state
Domino’s has abruptly shuttered 13 locations in Ohio , but the pizza chain insists the closures do not reflect its performance. The closures in the state's north-central region are due to “an isolated franchisee matter,” a Domino’s spokesperson told The Independent . The stores were operated by franchisee Anthony Satte
Walsh Jesuit’s receiver room hasn’t missed a beat after departure of Power 4 commit
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — The questions started almost as soon as Milan Parris left. One of the most recognizable playmakers in Northeast Ohio during his time at Walsh Jesuit, Parris helped the Warriors to an 11-2 record his senior year and established himself as a Division I prospect before moving on to the University of
