Orrville school board approves income tax resolution
The Orrville Board of Education approved a resolution to proceed with the filing of a proposed income tax during its regular meeting June 16 in the Orrville High School Library. Following the resolution, Treasurer Joe Shumar will file the proposition with the Wayne County Board of Elections for the November...
New salon lays down roots in Brecksville
After 20 years of being a stylist, Angela Savioli is excited to own and operate her own salon in the heart of Brecksville. Root and Ritual Salon opened at 8914 Brecksville Road April 15. A month later, they celebrated with a ribbon cutting. “We wanted to get the opportunity to...
As Cities Loosen Old Zoning Rules, Akron Homeowners Could Get More Ways to Use...
Across older U.S. cities, homeowners can own land that looks useful but is blocked by zoning rules written for different neighborhood patterns. Akron, Ohio, is now considering changes that could make small vacant lots, backyard cottages, duplexes, triplexes, and older residential buildings easier to use for housing. Th
Golden Jubilee honors Fr. Carlin’s 50 years as a priest
BRUNSWICK, Ohio – A week before he was ordained, young John Carlin was assigned by Bishop James Hickey to “the busiest parish in the diocese.” Now, 50 years later, The Rev. Father Carlin has come full circle. Life for Carlin began in the West Park neighborhood of...
Betrayed: New video podcast goes inside the murder of Ryan Godbey, one year later
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) -This Saturday marks one year since 26-year-old Ryan “JJ” Godbey lost his life. Even though a suspect was arrested for his murder, his mother continues to search for answers. Ryan Godbey was chasing his dreams. He had just started gaining a following as a drag...
Sobriety checkpoints in Stark County next week
Authorities will be conducting sobriety checkpoints in Stark County next week.
Alliance Schools hires new preschool principal
ALLIANCE – Alliance City Schools Board of Education on June 16 approved hiring Shelby Schutt as principal of Alliance Preschool. She will replace Adam De Monte, who is leaving the Alliance district to accept a central office administrative position in another school district. Schutt joins Alliance City Schools after se
10-acre Marlboro Twp. property sells for $746,000
A 10-acre Marlboro Township property has been sold for $746,000, according to the most recent property transfers from the Stark County Auditor’s Office. The home, at 5057 Smith Kramer St. NE, has four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and was built in 1996. The home is 3,580 square feet and has a three-car garage. There is a
Lawsuit filed against BBH Schools over stolen medication
The Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District is facing a lawsuit after a former school health clinic aide was found guilty of stealing prescription medication from elementary school students. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Cleveland in April, claims school administrators failed to provide safeguards to pro
Summerfest returns as ‘Spirit of Macedonia’
A Summit County summer festival is back with a new name and a new security plan after a shooting in 2024.
