Summit County Slashes Adoption Fees to $28 for August Clear the Shelters Event
Summit County Animal Control is joining the national Clear the Shelters campaign this August, cutting adoption fees from $96 to just $28 for the entire month. County Executive Ilene Shapiro announced the discount as part of the annual effort to move more dogs into loving homes. Every adopted dog comes microchipped and
Medina seeks feedback through community survey
MEDINA, Ohio – As the city begins a focused effort on improvements to the streetscape and public spaces surrounding Public Square, officials want to hear from residents, business owners and visitors. The city is working with OHM Advisors in an effort to build on Medina’s comprehensive plan recommendations and...
List: Find fresh produce and more at these Northeast Ohio farmers markets
Summer and farmers markets go hand-in-hand. There are few better ways to get your hands on fresh produce and unique, handmade items. We've compiled a list of some farmers markets in Northeast Ohio that are worth checking out this summer. Lincoln Park, 1200 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland. Enjoy fresh produce, baked...
Four Northeast Ohio cities paused data center approvals. Here’s what each moratorium does and...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland, Twinsburg, Ravenna and Vermilion have temporarily stopped some or all approvals for new data centers, with deadlines ranging from this fall through spring 2027. The measures differ in scope. Cleveland and Twinsburg focus primarily on standalone data centers that would be the main use of...
Canton tears down two more homes following natural gas explosion
CANTON, Ohio — Twenty-three people remain displaced as cleanup continues and investigators look to determine what exactly caused a natural gas explosion early Thursday morning. New video shows the moments right after the blast, which woke up the neighborhood and sent residents running for safety around 4 a.m. It...
Canton woman charged in 7-month retail theft spree
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO)— A Canton woman wanted by four law enforcement agencies for a string of retail thefts spanning more than seven months was arrested and arraigned Friday in two separate courts. Allyson Vizzuso, 45, of Canton, had been sought by the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson Township Police,...
Out-of-state owner details learning about his Canton house exploding
CANTON ‒ John Loewen first learned that his house for sale on Bonnot Place NE in Canton exploded through his real estate agent. Loewen, 68, from Buffalo, New York, said God must have prepared his heart ahead of time. "I wasn't shocked, I wasn't really. I don't know what the word is, but I wasn't really surprised as I o
Buy a Blizzard, help local Akron Children’s Hospital
(WKBN) – On Thursday, you have a chance to get a sweet treat with a bigger purpose. It’s Miracle Treat Day at several Valley Dairy Queen locations. A dollar for every Blizzard sold goes to Akron Children’s Hospital in Boardman. DQ has been committed to the cause...
Stark Parks announces August programs and activities
Stark Parks will offer a variety of programs and activities in August. Visit StarkParks.com for class information and registration for all events and programs. The Richard Fry Memorial Fishing Derby for children ages 4-15 will take place Aug. 1 at Magnolia Flouring Mills. Concessions will be available for purchase (cas
Paris Twp. home on 1.63 acres sells for $295,000
A 2,700-square-foot home in Paris Township has been sold for $295,000, according to the latest real estate transfers from the Stark County Auditor’s Office. The home, at 14338 Crowl St. SE, has four bedrooms and two bathrooms and sits on 1.63 acres. It has a two-car detached garage and a backyard shed. The home has a c
