Man gets second life sentence in another rape case
A man already serving a life sentence for child rape in Trumbull County just received his second life sentence for similar crimes in Portage County.
Boom’s Pizza preparing to sling slices in Solon
Boom’s Pizza, two years after opening its Van Aken location, is set to start serving pizza in downtown Solon. The original Lakewood location opened in 2023, and Boom’s soon after expanded to Van Aken District in Shaker Heights in 2024. On June 15, Boom’s also began serving slices in the Van Aken Market Hall to provide
Driver killed in Medina County crash involving semi: Sheriff’s office
Sheriff's deputies are investigating after a deadly two-vehicle crash in Medina County on Monday morning.
Man accused of hacking Stark County court tells News 5 he apologizes
A suspect accused of hacking the Stark County criminal justice system told News 5 Investigators that he's sorry for his actions and plans to plead guilty to charges.
New Summit County property values will be sent to owners beginning July 20
New property value notices for Summit County owners will be mailed starting on July 20, since the 2026 reappraisal by the Summit County Fiscal Officer is complete. All of Summit County’s approximately 262,000 parcels are required by the state to be reviewed and evaluated every six years by county appraisers, with each
Wadsworth residents raise concerns over proposed College Street rezoning
WADSWORTH — Wadsworth City Council discussed a proposed rezoning that could allow residential development on three vacant College Street lots that drew opposition from nearby residents during Tuesday’s meeting. The ordinance would change the zoning classification of city lots 5049 and 5050 from R-1 residential to R-2 r
When temperatures rise, safety matters
The summer is heating up, and our bodies are working extra hard to maintain a normal body temperature. If you plan to be outside, try to keep your body cool by staying in the shade as much as possible, take breaks, and try to keep outdoor activities during the coolest part of the day or in the evening. Avoid using fans
US Marshals offer reward for murder suspect spotted in Strongsville, still on the loose
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - U.S. Marshals are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a murder suspect who was spotted in Strongsville last week. Lezleon Evans is wanted by the Columbus Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service for murder. On July 6, Marshals said Strongsville police...
Streetsboro woman admits guilt in Ravenna fatal overdose, trafficking
A Streetsboro woman has admitted guilt in the fatal drug overdose death of a Ravenna man in December. Tonya Marie Sayre, 39, pleaded guilty July 8 to first-degree felony involuntary manslaughter in Portage County Common Pleas Court, the Portage County Prosecutor's Office said. Sayre also pleaded guilty to second-degree
Lanes reopen on I-77 northbound after semi fire
A semi-truck caught fire Monday morning along I-77 northbound.
