Former Strongsville Assistant Athletic Director charged with public indecency in Target parking lot
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (WOIO) - Records show former Strongsville Assistant Athletic Director Brett Bartlett was already on administrative leave related to “alleged inappropriate interactions with teens” when police accused him of performing a sex act in a Target parking lot. North Olmsted Police Department charged...
Sheriff’s Advice to Parents to Protect Kids from Predators
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – With the recent kickoff of the Stark County Human Trafficking Task Force, Sheriff Eric Weisburn is offering advice to parents. Because he says predators on social media and even in game playing are busy right now, luring children in. Sheriff Weisburn says...
Smokey Robinson coming to MGM Northfield Park with ‘Legacy Of Love Tour’ this summer:...
NORTHFIELD, Ohio — Music legend Smokey Robinson is coming to Northeast Ohio this summer with his "Legacy Of Love Tour" making a stop at MGM Northfield Park on Sunday, June 28. Tickets go on sale to the general public HERE starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. “Born...
Stark County man accused of hijacking a SARTA bus at gunpoint
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - A Canton man was arrested after being accused of hijacking a SARTA Transportation bus Monday. According to court records, 47-year-old Donte Hill, of Canton, reportedly jumped onto the SARTA bus on route #110 and threatened the driver and passengers. Hill made the driver and passengers of...
I-71 rest areas to be converted into semi truck parking facilities in $6.8 million...
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will soon shutter a pair of rest areas along I-71 in order to convert them into truck parking facilities. On Tuesday, ODOT announced that it will close the existing north and southbound I-71 rest areas in Medina County starting on March 2, 2026. ODOT will spend...
Rare move reveals secret testimony of key witness in FirstEnergy bribery trial
AKRON, Ohio — A Summit County judge on Tuesday ordered transcripts of the grand jury testimony of a key witness to be given to defense attorneys in the bribery trial of two FirstEnergy executives. The unusual move came at the request of prosecutors, who said they needed the transcripts...
Akron man arraigned after body parts were discovered in Coshocton Co.
COSHOCTON − An Akron man accused of dismembering a body and disposing of it in Coshocton County was arraigned Feb. 17 in Coshocton County Common Pleas Court. Douglas C. Harvey, 44, entered not guilty pleas to several charges related to the Jan. 11 death of Nathan Ketterman, 44, of Akron. Harvey was indicted by a...
CPD: Man Shot Numerous Times, No Suspects
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A 53-year-old Canton man is in serious condition at the hospital, having been shot numerous times in the parking lot of the apartment complex where he lived. Canton police say they found Ivan Hunter on the ground in a pool of blood...
In major twist, FirstEnergy execs seek to toss charges in bribery trial
AKRON, Ohio — Defense attorneys asked a judge to throw out criminal charges against two former FirstEnergy executives during the high-profile bribery trial because of accusations of prosecutorial misconduct. Attorneys for former CEO Chuck Jones and the company’s top lobbyist Michael Dowling say in a court filing made...
Rest areas along I-71 to be closed and demolished in Medina County: See what’s...
MEDINA COUNTY, Ohio — Heads up! If your travels take you along I-71 in Medina County, there are big changes coming soon as the rest areas will be closed starting March 2 for crews to begin demolition of both the northbound and southbound locations. It comes as the Ohio...
