Youngstown man pleads guilty to 5 felony charges related to $460K investment scheme
The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities recently announced that Brandon Kovach of Youngstown has pleaded guilty to five felony charges related to the misappropriation of $460,000 in investor funds. Kovach, 35, pleaded guilty in Summit County Court of Common Pleas to a second-degree felony count of telecommunications fraud,...
Ohio man charged after reportedly stabbing dog that was trying to protect owner
CANTON, Ohio (WKRC) — An Ohio man is charged with animal cruelty after he allegedly stabbed his girlfriend's dog, which had been trying to protect her owner during an argument, reports WOIO. Police were called to a home in Canton Wednesday after receiving a report of a person with...
Chronic streetlight outages lead to resident safety concerns in Sherbondy Hill, West Akron
After the streetlights on Orlando Avenue in West Akron went out for the second time this year, Tim Rogers and his dog, DJ, became the unofficial watchdog and owner duo for the area. Once the sun sets, residents describe nearby streets in their West Akron, Highland Square and Sherbondy Hill...
Ohio pizzeria of more than 50 years abruptly doors
While it’s not located in Columbus, a longstanding Ohio pizzeria has closed its doors for good. Last week, Leonardo’s Pizza, an eatery that’s operated in the Akron area for more than half a century, announced its immediate closure on social media. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. “It is...
Akron’s Flock cameras used thousands of times for non-local immigration enforcement
Akron officials in City Council chambers Feb. 9 condemned the tactics of U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement in the wake of the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. They railed against bills moving through Ohio’s Statehouse, saying forced collaboration with the agency was an affront to Akron’s autonomy, a waste of city resources and a danger to the city’s immigrants.
Better Business Bureau warns people to pay attention for scams
Wheeling, W.Va (WTRF) – The better business bureau is warning people to pay extra attention when applying for jobs. Recently people have reported of a scam regarding a job opportunity. Included in the scam, “employers” were then asked to provide personal information and once “hired” they would receive shipments, open the boxes, check the contents […]
1 killed in shooting at gym in Ohio
Craig Alan Sipe was charged with murder after shooting and killing someone at the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium in Cuyahoga Falls, police said.
Ohio man charged after reportedly stabbing dog that was trying to protect owner
CANTON, Ohio (WKRC) — An Ohio man is charged with animal cruelty after he allegedly stabbed his girlfriend's dog, which had been trying to protect her owner during an argument, reports WOIO. Police were called to a home in Canton Wednesday after receiving a report of a person with...
ROBINETTE LANDS ON THE STATE PODIUM
AKRON, OH – Southeast brought home a third-place finish, Champion’s Avery Robinette cracked the top three individually, and several area golfers made their mark at the Division II Girls State Golf Tournament. Southeast put together a strong two-day showing, carding a 707 to finish third in the team...
Northeast Ohio Weather Alert: Another Round of Frost Tonight Oct 18
Cleveland, Akron, Canton and Youngstown face another cold night after Sunday's sunny warmup.
