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The Cinemark Movies 10 - Wooster in Wooster, Ohio has closed. Located north of downtown Wooster on Burbank Road, the movie theater originally opened in 1993. Its last day was Thursday, March 12, 2026. Where to Watch Movies on the Big Screen. Now that the Cinemark has closed, moviegoers in...

CANTON – The Ohio Department of Health has completed a study of the former Republic Steel site, finding that children living nearby may have faced lead exposure risks before the facility closed in 2023. The department recommends preventive steps for residents, including blood lead testing for children and measures to...

After a two and a half year struggle battling cancer, that journey ended officially on Friday with one of the most memorable celebrations.

A Jackson Township shopping center recently sold for more than $9.9 million, according to the latest real estate transfers filed with the Stark County Auditor's Office. The 5260 Dressler Property Group purchased the commercial building northwest of Belden Village Street NW and Dressler Road NW from DeVille...

OHIO — Two people were arrested Tuesday morning after Westlake police found suspected methamphetamine inside a van during a traffic stop. According to the Westlake Police Department, an officer saw a vehicle leaving the WestSpring Inn on Sperry Drive around 9 a.m. The vehicle’s registered owner had a felony warrant...

A popular Cleveland TV meteorologist is back covering Northeast Ohio weather following a fall from grace after a drunk driving arrest in Cuyahoga Falls. Hollie Strano, the former WKYC Channel 3 meteorologist who was fired in September 2024 after 22 years, announced that she is joining the news team at the fairly new...

AKRON, Ohio – Downtown Akron Partnership’s popular Sakura Festival returns to downtown on Saturday, April 4 from 1-7 p.m. The free event celebrates the arrival of spring and honors Japanese culture. “Sakura” is the Japanese word for flowering cherry trees. The festival is scheduled to coincide with the blooming of...

RICHFIELD — Richfield Village Council celebrated three businesses in the historic district at the March 3 meeting. Council approved resolutions of appreciation and gratitude to Ohio Hardwood Furniture, Olesia’s Taverne of Richfield and the Richfield Brewing Company (RBC). The resolutions honored the businesses for...

This is the second of a three-part series. We’re back at the Akron Agora! How did you like that first set? Check. One, two. Check. Time for the next act. The pulsating lights are calling your name on the 2,000-square-foot dance floor. The house lights dim. The amplifiers hum. The crowd cheers. More: The Akron Agora...

SUMMIT COUNTY — Summit County Engineer Alan Brubaker announced the winners of the 2026 Miniature Bridge Building Competition (MBBC), held March 4 at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Tallmadge. This year’s event marked the 25th anniversary of the competition, a milestone celebrating a quarter century of inspiring...