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NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (WOIO) - North Olmsted Police released more information Wednesday about their investigation into Brett Bartlett. Bartlett, the former assistant athletic director of Strongsville Schools, has been charged with public indecency, a misdemeanor. According to North Olmsted Police, they were called to...

Akron, Ohio — The Take Me Home program in Summit County is expanding its program to include individuals with mental, behavioral, substance abuse and other disorders. Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich and Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree announced the expansion on Thursday. Take Me Home uses a database...

Totally 80’s Ice Ice Cream Shoppe is expected to open a location in Acorn Alley in mid-March. The business first opened its Salem location in April 2024 and recently opened an Austintown store. It’s an 80’s themed store that offers several ice cream flavors and nostalgic candy and sodas.

The dispute over Cascade Village Apartments will end with the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority taking over the complex this spring. When it does, AMHA Executive Director Herman Hill said, he intends to turn the 242-unit mixed-income housing community into Section 8 housing. While the intention is not to relocate...

Federal investigators allege a man stored 68 pounds of illegal drugs and firearms in a shipping container parked on Akron's east side.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Progressive Auto Group in Massillon, after the dealership notified customers of a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information.

(This story has been updated to fix an inaccuracy. See correction below.) 9:30 a.m. Feb. 20 CANTON ‒ A 23-year-old woman has been convicted for her role in a Walmart shoplifting arrest in which her male companion pointed a gun at a Canton police officer . Katerina D. Jeffrey of Canton was sentenced in Canton...

MEDINA, Ohio — If you ever want to see joy in action, just watch 3-year-old Victoria Canales play at her mom's gymnastics center in Medina. "Ooh that was fun! Looks cool!" Victoria exclaims as she bounces on the equipment, her giggles filling the room. "I did it!" Her name...

MEDINA, Ohio (WOIO) — A Lorain County man died after going to the dentist for a routine tooth extraction in August 2023 — now his wife is sharing her story for the first time. Meanwhile, the state dental board will soon decide whether to take action against the...

The landscape of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has shifted following the passing of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill, in July 2025. As detailed in a recent social media post from the Summit County Executive's Office, notable revisions to the program's work requirements are set to take effect...