Liver transplant nurse from Tallmadge is a recipient herself
Hannah Fleming doesn’t remember the first few times she was in an operating room. At eight months old, she received a liver transplant that saved her life — and it wasn’t her first surgery. Now, the Tallmadge resident is working with liver transplant recipients like herself on...
First Financial Bank opens Wadsworth branch
WADSWORTH — First Financial Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of First Financial Bank’s new financial center and expansion into Northeast Ohio. The ceremony, hosted in partnership with the Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce, emphasized both economic growth and community commitment as the bank establishes...
Akron Public Schools to host forum on vouchers, funding and ‘devastating’ effects on public...
Akron Public Schools will host a community forum Tuesday at Firestone Community Learning Center with school districts throughout Summit County to highlight what they say are threats to public education. Elected officials who represent districts throughout the county, along with Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and state legislators, will provide attendees...
Closed sign hangs at Bailey’s West End store in Massillon
MASSILLON ‒ It's unclear what the future holds for Bailey's West End, a 54-year-old neighborhood carryout on the city's west side. For at least a week, customers have been greeted with a security gate and sign on the front door at 209 17th St. SW that reads "Closed. Thanks for all the support." Attempts by The Independent to reach the store's owners has...
Morning Digest: Neighbors worried about speeding on their Shaker Heights street
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Canton man in critical condition after being shot in the head
CANTON ‒ A 51-year-old city man was in critical condition after being shot in the head early on April 19. A police report said the man, identified as Richard J. Staats, was shot in an apartment in the 3100 block of Tuscarawas St. W. It was reported at 4:23 a.m. Police arrived to find the Staats in a bedroom with a 30...
Cleveland police arrest woman in deadly hit-and-run crash
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland police have arrested a 22-year-old Maple Heights woman in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian early Sunday morning. The deadly collision happened just before 1:15 a.m. at Lee Road and Miles Avenue. A Cleveland Division of Police spokesperson said a Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling northbound on Lee Road appeared to be moving...
Water main break closes Hillside Road in Independence
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (WOIO) - A water main break occurred on Hillside Road Sunday evening. In a Facebook post from the Independence Police Department, residents were encouraged to use caution as they returned to their driveways. With a freeze warning in place this evening, police warned of icy road conditions. Police...
April 18: Akron rallies to walk off Binghamton 5-4
Akron RubberDucks (9-5) 5, Binghamton Rumble Ponies (6-7) 4. WP: Jack Jasiak (4-1) LP: Ben Simon (1-1) Save: N/A. Guy Lipscomb’s walk-off bunt single capped a two-run ninth inning comeback as the Akron RubberDucks beat the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 5-4 on Saturday night at 7 17 Credit Union Park.
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Mount Union Alliance Chorale spring concert ALLIANCE – The Mount Union Alliance Chorale will hold its spring concert at 3 p.m. April 26 in Brush Performance Hall in the Giese Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Mount Union campus. The chorale is made up of Mount Union students and professors, as well as community and non-community members. Tickets are $10 and...
