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An Ohio pharmacist who was indicted more than a decade ago and was a fugitive on the run, has pleaded guilty to his role in defrauding the IRS. He was located and arrested overseas earlier this year. Sbeih Sbeih, 57, previously of North Olmstead, pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Defraud...

CANTON, Ohio — Canton City Public Health confirmed that a mosquito pool collected in the area of Lesh Avenue NE and Richmond Avenue NE tested positive for West Nile virus. West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the U.S. Although many who are infected don't become seriously ill, West Nile can

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Should Cuyahoga County be allowed to extend taxes for decades without voter approval?. That’s one of several questions County Council will begin debating Tuesday as members consider six charter amendment proposals that would also determine whether the county should return to an elected sheriff, expand

MEDINA — The Medina Flea Market of Collectables has been a fixture at the Medina County Fairgrounds for more than three decades continues to draw collectors and antique enthusiasts. Amanda Whitacre, who operates the monthly event, said the market was founded by her father and stepfather and has been...

A bartender at a Sebring bar pleaded not guilty to assault after allegedly throwing tomatoes at the establishment's owner and punching him during a dispute. Robin Harper, 56, of Beloit, faces the misdemeanor charge following the alleged incident on June 12 at the Oregon Pub on East Oregon Avenue. According to Sebring P

Connette Long’s granddaughter avoided house parties — there was too much of a chance something could go wrong. But 18-year-old La’Shae Ellis loved to dance, Long said, and went to a party in Akron’s Summit Lake neighborhood to do just that. Ellis’ aunt, Jonnette Long, remembered commenting on one of the teen’s Instagra

AKRON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A 57-year-old Canton man was sentenced in Akron federal court last week to 32 1/2 years in prison, accused of possessing and distributing child sex abuse material (CSAM). A previously convicted offender, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio...

Police have made a second arrest in the murder of a 51-year-old Canton man found shot inside an apartment.

Motorists should expect new traffic disruptions due to ongoing bridge repairs along Interstate 76 in Rootstown and Edinburg townships, the Ohio Department of Transportation said. The impacts will be: New Milford Road under I-76 is closed through June 24 for bridge repairs. The detour will be Tallmadge, Hattrick and Ca

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - After a pleasant Father’s Day, a low pressure system brings widespread rain to the region tonight into Monday. Cloud cover slowly increases throughout the day, but it remains dry on this first day of summer. The sun rose at 5:53 a.m. and will set at...