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Canton man wins $150,000 with scratch-off lottery ticket bought in Massillon
A Canton man has won $150,000 with a scratch-off lottery ticket purchased in Massillon, the Ohio Lottery said Tuesday. The man, who was not identified by name in an Ohio Lottery news release, purchased a Lady Luck 25X ticket at the Wales Road One Stop at 704 Wales Road NW in Massillon. He will receive $108,000 after state and federal tax.
More than 400 grams of meth seized in Summit County raid
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Summit County SWAT team and detectives with the New Franklin Police Department executed a search warrant at a home Wednesday morning, following a “lengthy” investigation. New Franklin police said the officers seized 410 grams of Methamphetamine, dozens of prescription pills, and over...
Property transfers: Holmes, Wayne sales prices from $26K-$3.2M
Clark Township − Aden and Regina Burkholder to Kevin A. Burkholder, 10.82 acres, Township Road 190, $193,840. Knox Township − Samples Farms to Tyrel and Jennifer Samples, 22.01 acres, Township Road 213, $253,069. James R. Flack to David and Edna Miller, 10 acres, County Road 22, $92,000. Mechanic...
Piper Davidson's mission is to get mental health services to the inmates who need them
Piper Davidson thinks of herself as someone along the lines of an air traffic controller − if the Wayne County jail had an air traffic controller. Davidson, who has been with OneEighty since fall 2013, provides service coordination for inmates with persistent and severe mental illnesses. But once she...
Millersburg first grade students get a hands-on lesson about importance of trees
Millersburg Tree City Committee shares information and treats with students. Millersburg Elementary School first-graders were treated to an Arbor Day celebration that included a lesson about the importance of trees, as well as a sapling to take home and plant, and ice cream, thanks to the Millersburg Tree City USA Committee.
Safe Kids Day set for Saturday at Massillon Boys and Girls Club
MASSILLON – Children and their families are invited to attend Safe Kids Day 2024 on Saturday at the Boys and Girls Club of Massillon, 730 Duncan St. SW. The event features free activities for all ages and information about staying safe. ...
Freedom native U.S. Navy hero laid to rest 82 years after Pearl Harbor attack
The Navy escorted World War II hero U.S. Navy Fireman 1st Class Walter F. Schleiter to his final resting place at the National Cemeteries of the Alleghenies on April 11, braving heavy rain with diligence and respect as family members and saluting veterans gave their last farewell while also paying tribute to his sacrifice and selflessness.
Louden Gordon to be next Wadsworth wrestling coach, replacing Mike Wenger
When a program is as tight-knit as that of Wadsworth High School wrestling, it’s not hard to find viable coaching candidates to run it. The Grizzlies let due process run its course to allow as many attractive candidates apply for the job left vacant by Mike Wenger. When all...
Stark Board of Elections rules candidate missed signature mark to run for Ohio House seat
CANTON ‒ Mark Cozy, Canal Fulton's council president, fell just short of getting the valid signatures required on his nominating petition to run for the Ohio House 50th District seat. Ohio law requires 410 signatures to get on the general election ballot as an independent candidate; and the Stark...
Tickets on sale for murder-mystery performance, dinner at Mariola Italian
An interactive murder mystery, “Murder at Gatsby’s Gala," is the first event of its kind to be held at Mariola Italian, a one-night-only show at 6:30 p.m. May 16. The Gatsbys are known to throw the most elaborate and exquisite parties on West Egg, and this evening will be no different. With society's most notable and notorious set to attend, it is going to be a soiree to die for ... until someone actually does. As the party progresses, the guests will be asked to inspect, interrogate, and investigate in order to uncover the killer. With more motives than a moll's got minks, it will be up to the guests to find the gunsel before the night is through.
Wooster native struggling with possible after-effects of COVID-19 vaccine
For some, controversy over potential consequences of getting the COVID-19 vaccine or COVID itself is a spirited discussion. For others, like Morgan Ritz, who lives in Canton but spent most of her growing up years and beyond in Wooster, it's personal. When Ritz, an ultrasound technician with a vascular specialty,...
Prep Scoreboard: Waynedale beats Norwayne in extras to create tie atop WCAL
Waynedale 3, Norwayne 1 (8 innings) Waynedale tied Norwayne atop the Wayne County Athletic League standings, coming up with clutch plays down the stretch to win in extra innings. The Bears and Bobcats play Wednesday for first place with the end of the regular fast approaching. Waynedale: Coblentz 2-3 ......
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