Strongsville road reopened after natural gas leak
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - Police have reopened Pearl Road Tuesday morning after a natural gas leak. This started just after 10 a.m. and situation was resolved around 11:15 a.m. According to Strongsville police, Pearl Road was closed in both directions from Falling Water to Zverina Lane. There are no reports...
Driver found with crack cocaine: Medina Police Blotter
Police pulled over a driver for a traffic violation at 10:38 p.m. April 11 and arrested them for possession of crack cocaine. A driver was cited for speeding and texting while driving following a traffic stop at 3:53 p.m. April 11. Speeding: Lafayette Road. A driver was stopped and cited...
Medina County Park District opens bidding on Chippewa Lake parcels
MEDINA, Ohio -- The Medina County Park District is accepting sealed bids for several parcels of land in Lafayette Township near Chippewa Lake, the agency announced. The properties, located along Big Injun Trail just north of Gloria Glens, sit adjacent to the former Chippewa Lake Amusement Park site. The park district is offering the land in six grouped parcels, with minimum bids ranging from $500...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Wooster — From Crafts to Car Parts
Looking for something useful or creative around Wooster? Here are a few free items your neighbors are offering right now — from craft supplies to handy home gear. These sweet gum balls are great for crafts, resin casting, or wreath-making. You’ll also find milkweed seed pods — perfect for planting to attract monarch butterflies and add beauty to your garden. Free to collect right from...
Restoration Progress on F-104D Starfighter at MAPS Air Museum
On February 28, 2024, a severe storm struck the area surrounding the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, damaging several aircraft parked outside the restoration hangar—some beyond repair. Among them was Lockheed F-104D Starfighter 57-1322. Though already in poor condition, the aircraft avoided scrapping when the MAPS Air Museum secured it on loan. The Starfighter arrived in North Canton, Ohio...
Hiram names Aurora lieutenant as fire chief after upheaval
The Village of Hiram has hired a new fire chief to replace the department leader who abruptly retired earlier this year. Hiram announced the hiring of Anthony Marotta to lead the department on April 13 in posts on Facebook and the village's website. Marotta has worked as a firefighter and paramedic for 30 years. He is a lieutenant with Aurora Fire Department, a job...
Massillon Police Department introduces K-9 Luka
MASSILLON, Ohio (WOIO) - There’s four new paws enforcing the laws in Massillon!. The Massillon Police Department introduced K-9 Luka as their newest team member on Monday. Luka is a 1.5-year-old German Shepherd who will serve as a dual-purpose K-9 trained in patrol functions and narcotics detection, MPD shared.
Shifting patterns in pet adoptions leave Northeast Ohio animal shelters at capacity
Pet shelters and animal adoption agencies across the country have been at or near capacity since the COVID-19 pandemic, and in Northeast Ohio many facilities report having more animals than new families to adopt them. Shelters and humane societies often see a cycle in adoption patterns, said Kate Lumsden, shelter...
Some residents upset after officials ban feeding ducks, geese at local park
Alliance officials said new guidelines banning feeding ducks and geese at Silver Park and other city parks are meant to protect both visitors and wildlife, but not everyone agrees.
Akron Man’s $30 Lottery Bet Explodes Into $300K Payday
Source: a href="https://unsplash.com/@chinitogaray?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Alejandro Garay on Unsplash. An Akron man walked into a store with a small midday lottery win and walked out staring at a six-figure fortune, thanks to a $30 scratch-off that hit for a $300,000 prize. He told lottery officials he plans to pay off his parents’ car, buy himself...
