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OHIO — High winds ahead of incoming winter weather caused widespread power outages across Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, according to FirstEnergy. By 4 p.m., the utility reported 2,767 outages in Cuyahoga County, with most affecting Euclid and Richmond Heights. Geauga County saw 3,386 outages, largely in Burton and...

SOLON, Ohio -- Aggravated menacing: Aurora Road. At 6:05 a.m. Nov. 19, an Oakwood man, 49, called Solon police to report that, during a traffic altercation, someone had moments earlier pointed a gun at him. He told the dispatcher that the other driver’s vehicle was currently stopped in front of...

Newly released surveillance video shows at least two people burglarizing a home in Seven Hills.

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

The Surface Transportation Board has approved Fortress Investment Group’s acquisition of the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway and Akron Barberton Cluster Railway. The acquisition will be effective Dec. 26. In a press release Wednesday , the board notes that the two properties will join six Class III railroads already...

A local home remodeling company is currently seeking to hire an additional worker. The company, which is typically run by the owner and one other individual, is looking to expand its team. The ideal candidate would have experience in various aspects of home remodeling, including siding, roofing, window replacement,...

BARBERTON — When the opportunity arose to head up Barberton High School’s new polymer science class this school year, veteran chemistry teacher Rick Cardinal said he jumped at the chance. “I have been a chemistry teacher at Barberton since 2002-03, and I have been teaching chemistry a long...

All vehicles taller than 7 feet, 6 inches will not be permitted on the Ohio Turnpike beginning Wednesday at 8 a.m. over high winds and rain concerns. The travel restriction will cover the entire 241-mile length of the turnpike and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. Thursday. All high-profile...

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near canton.

A teenage driver and her older sister were reportedly followed by a man who could be facing a menacing charge after the young women told police that he followed too closely, beeped at the girls, and made threatening hand gestures.