Multiple Wayne County departments assist in heavy commercial fire
DALTON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Dalton Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial fire in the downtown area Friday evening. According to the fire department, the fire was reported at approximately 8:14 p.m., and crews arrived to find a heavy fire on the south side of the structure in a second-floor unit.
Stark County sheriff to conduct OVI checkpoints during Memorial Day weekend
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Stark County Sheriff Eric Weisburn announced his office will conduct sobriety checkpoints Saturday during Memorial Day weekend. Checkpoints will be conducted on May 23 in collaboration with the Stark County OVI Task Force. Police will be looking to detect and apprehend impaired drivers. Chec
2-car crash leaves 2 dead, 1 in serious condition in Stark County
An investigation is underway by the Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol after a fatal two-car crash on Saturday on US Route 62 near milepost 11 in Perry Township.
Medina City Schools offers community chance to drive a bus
Medina City Schools is inviting community members to get behind the wheel and explore careers in student transportation during the “Drive the Hive” Bus Event on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Medina City Schools Transportation Department, 1122 W. Smith Road. The event...
University of Akron-owned property part of polymer redevelopment plan
A proposal that seeks to improve property near the University of Akron for the development of more polymer-related businesses got a boost Friday when it was endorsed by Akron’s planning commission. The proposal, called the Lincoln-Mill Redevelopment Plan, intends to take advantage of the pilot innovation facility that
Ribs, ribs, ribs: Comparing NE Ohio’s 2 rib fests
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Northeast Ohioans have a pair of rib fests coming up. Choose one or hit ’em both. Memorial Day is Monday, May 25. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off & Beer Fest and Hall of Fame Ribs Burnoff in Canton:. When...
The Enormous Thrift Shop In Ohio Where You Can Lose Yourself For Hours
Ready to wander an Ohio thrift store so big you might forget what time it is? Hartville Thrift Shoppe in Hartville delivers aisle after aisle of bargains, surprises, and one-of-a-kind finds. With friendly volunteers, constantly changing stock, and late hours on Thursdays, it is easy to make a whole afternoon...
Fire, smoke damage downtown Dalton businesses, residences
Photos by Heather Immler / DGKN, Jacob Layfield and Christina Layfield. DALTON Fire and smoke damaged businesses and residences Friday evening downtown displacing residents. No residents or first responders were injured. Some pets reportedly died in the fire. The American Red Cross has been contacted to assist resident
FBI offers $200K reward for former Air Force officer accused of spying for Iran
Monica Witt defected to Iran in 2013 and was later charged with revealing classified information to the Tehran government.
Man dead, woman injured in Akron shooting
A man was killed and a woman was injured on Thursday evening during a shooting, according to Akron police.
