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Ohio township leaders warn cuts to police, fire and roads coming if property tax...

Next to some of the oldest graves at Melscheimer Cemetery in Stark County sits a quaint, red one-room schoolhouse. On a recent sunny morning, Pike Township Trustee Doug Baum visited the historic structure. “If we would have torn the schoolhouse down, there would have been a small revolution in this...
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Iowa teen wins title at All-American Soap Box Derby Championship

AKRON, Ohio — An Iowa teen won his division Saturday during the All-American Soap Box Derby Championship. The 88th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby Championship was held Saturday in Ohio with nearly 300 racers, ages 7 to 20, from the United States, Canada and Japan competing for the title and a share in $36,000
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Special needs children enjoy inclusive county fair experience

The Medina County Fair will take place Aug. 3-9, but some children and their parents had the opportunity to experience a miniature version of the fair on the afternoon of July 12. Fair Friends is an annual event at the Medina County Fairgrounds intended to provide children with developmental disabilities with some of t
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Woman pleads guilty after agents seize nearly a kilogram of meth

BUFFALO, N.Y. — An Akron, Ohio, woman recently pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing nearly a kilogram of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it. Celina Serva, also known as “Ce Ce,” 27, pleaded guilty on Thursday in federal court. She faces up to life in prison and a $10 million fine, according to th
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Family holds walk for Brunswick teen beaten to death

More than two years after 18-year-old Christion Olson died from injuries that were ruled a homicide, his family is still waiting for answers.
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Local vintage and used resale business is booming

According to online sources such as Ashford Institute of Antiques, ThredUp and Market Intelo, the vintage clothing market is now a $7.2 billion business and is expected to double by 2034. Driven by inflation, sustainability, millennials and Gen Z, the vintage and secondhand retail market is growing twice as fast as tra
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8 Donut Shops In Ohio That Are So Good, They’re Practically Famous

Are there donut shops in Ohio that are truly worth the hype?. These 8 donut shops serve fresh, handcrafted treats that keep customers coming back for more!. 1. Buckeye Donuts (Columbus) Some donut shops are good, and some donut shops are open at 3 in the morning, and Buckeye Donuts...
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Endangered Missing Adult Alert cancelled for Medina woman

MEDINA, Ohio (WOIO) - An Endangered Missing Adult Alert has been cancelled for a Medina woman Sunday. The Medina Police Department alerted the public to the disappearance of Mary Pecota. Police say Pecota was last seen at 9 a.m. Sunday, driving away from her Medina residence. The alert for Pecota...
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Mesquite-Grilled Steaks Have Kept This Ravenna Restaurant Popular Across Ohio For Generations

In a region not typically associated with legendary steakhouses, Arnie’s West Branch Steak House in Ravenna, Ohio, has quietly built a following that spans generations. The restaurant’s secret is deceptively simple: mesquite wood grilling gives each cut a smokiness that’s hard to replicate and impossible to forget.
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RiseUp Women’s Conference returns to Wadsworth

The third annual Worship Beyond Walls RiseUp Women's Conference will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, at Northside Christian Church in Wadsworth. The conference brings together nationally recognized Christian speakers and worship leaders with local women who share stories of faith, encouragement and community. This year, wo

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