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Frozen custard definitely makes summer feel official. It is thicker than soft serve, creamier than regular ice cream, and just rich enough to make a quick cone feel like a small event. Ohio has plenty of counters where that first spoonful or swirl can turn a hot afternoon around fast.

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - One person is dead after a house fire in Akron early Tuesday morning. According to a release from Akron Police, at around 7:42 a.m., firefighters responded to a house fire at 1214 Carey Avenue. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy black smoke on the second floor...

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The 25-year-old man convicted of a fatal shooting at a Halloween party in Springfield Township in 2024, will be sentenced Tuesday. In April, Terrance Williams, of Canton, pleaded guilty to one count of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of felonious assault in connection with the death

Given concerns raised by community members regarding the former Montville Landfill, the Medina County Health Department (MCHD) is sharing information to help residents understand the current situation. History of Montville Landfill. The former Montville Landfill, reportedly located in the 6300 block of Wadsworth Road,

AKRON, Ohio – With summer temperatures on the rise, the city of Akron on Monday announced its outdoor pools are now open through August. Reservoir Park Pool, located at 1735 Hillside Terrace. City residents can swim at the pools for free when they sign up for an open swim...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A former Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority property manager has admitted to stealing from a tenant. On Thursday, Dominique Clayton, 38, of Highland Heights pleaded guilty to theft in office and forgery after authorities said she stole from her tenant. Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Judge

ALLIANCE ‒ The last time Stephanie Miller saw her son Nate, she gave him a hug, said goodnight and went to bed. He gave her a kiss. Miller never imagined it would be the last time she would see her son. Nathaniel "Nate" Hang, 20, has been missing since June 3 after he left home in Alliance at 3 a.m. in a white 2010 GMC

FAIRLAWN, Ohio -- Fairlawn’s annual mosquito-control program is set to begin Tuesday and continue through September, with city officials encouraging residents to take precautions to reduce mosquito breeding areas and protect themselves from insect bites during the summer months. Mosquito fogging will begin at dusk and

More than 120 Ohio public school districts are projecting negative cash balances by 2029 — the worst rate since the Great Recession. Data compiled by Ohio State University professor Vlad Kogan shows that 124 of the state’s 611 public school districts, roughly 20%, are projecting negative cash balances by fiscal year 20

MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Carnival rides, live music, family entertainment, food vendors and a fireworks finale will take over City Hall Park as Middleburg Heights celebrates its annual Summer in the City festival this weekend. The three-day event June 11-13 promises a full weekend of summer fun, featuring midway rid