Wales Square in Massillon sells for $3.2 million | Property transfers
The Wales Square Shopping Center in Massillon has sold for $3.2 million, according to the latest property transfers filed with the Stark County Auditor's Office. Fomp LLC, a North Canton-based limited liability company, purchased the property at 2040 Wales Ave. NW. Its tenants include Subway, a barbershop and Always Fi
SWAT arrests suspect in Kent following early morning reverse alert
STOW, Ohio (WOIO) - A reverse alert was sent to Stow and Kent residents early Saturday morning. According to the alert, the message was to inform residents of police activity in the area of 3321 Crown Pointe Dr. in Stow. Captain Bryan Snavely with Stow Police told 19 News that...
Sagamore Hills Police Respond to Dog Bites, Damaged Township Camera and Domestic Dispute
Sagamore Hills police responded to a variety of calls between Aug. 28 and Sept. 7, according to department incident reports. Officers handled two dog bite reports, a domestic dispute, a damaged township camera and a welfare check on an elderly resident. A juvenile complaint, a psychiatric situation and a harassment cas
Macedonia Council OKs Storm Sewer Deal, Floats New Permit Rule for Homeowners
The Sept. 10 meeting also brought a new chipper for the service department, a housing update from the building department and a 9/11 remembrance from the mayor. Macedonia City Council met Sept. 10 for a meeting that mixed routine business with two infrastructure purchases and the first look at a new rule for homeowners
Local women recall their flights, forced landings on 9/11
Today we’re hearing the stories of two local women living at Sarah Reed Senior Living who were both on separate planes during the events of 9/11. The first story comes from Jane Hess, who was flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco that morning. At the time of the flight, Hess was 74 years old going […]
Stow sets regulations for future data centers on water, energy, noise
STOW, Ohio — Stow City Council approved new zoning rules for data centers that establish standards for water use, energy consumption, air emissions and noise before any such projects are proposed within the city. The legislation, Ordinance 2026-118, adds data centers as a conditional use in Stow’s industrial district..
Youngstown man rides stolen dirt bike off cliff during police pursuit
YOUNGSTOWN - A man wanted in Portage County is under arrest after he led Youngstown police on a pursuit Thursday while riding a stolen dirt bike. Benjamin Velazquez Vazquez has been wanted in Portage County Court since 2022 for a misdemeanor assault, according to court records. The charges stem from an incident in 2021
Summit County Sets Sobriety Checkpoints for Sept. 18 to 20
The Summit County OVI Task Force will run sobriety checkpoints at locations throughout Summit County starting Friday, Sept. 18, according to a media release from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. The checkpoints will continue through Saturday, Sept. 19, and into the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 20. Specific..
6 Old-School Ohio Root Beer Stands Where A Frosty Mug And A Burger Are...
There is something about a cold root beer in a frosted mug that fast food chains just cannot copy. Ohio still has a handful of old-school drive-ins where car hops, hand-pattied burgers, and thick root beer floats keep the classic diner spirit alive. These stands are usually cash-friendly, family-run, and...
Brimfield fire chief Mullaly resigns; board hires assistant to replace him
Brimfield Fire Chief Craig Mullaly resigned at the township board of trustees' Sept. 8 meeting. The board accepted his resignation and hired then-Assistant Fire Chief Ron Goodspeed as his replacement. According to the trustees’ statement on Brimfield’s Facebook account, Mullaly chose to step down because of personal an
