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Akron homeowner says overgrown weeds on county’s right of way block view of Killian Road traffic

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - An Akron homeowner says overgrown weeds and brush on a Summit County right of way next to her home hide oncoming traffic when she pulls out of her driveway. Heather Mehling has lived along Killian Road for 13 years. She said that for most of the...

Akron, OH · 5d
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Which mass-produced toy got its start in Akron during the 1880s? Take our news quiz

Since holiday decorations hit stores with alarming speed following Halloween, we thought you might be thinking of gift-giving ideas, especially toys for the tots. A quick look back into Akron’s history reveals a rich vein of toy-making going on in what some dubbed “The Original North Pole.” An Akron inventor may have changed the course of toy making starting in downtown Akron. What toy did he mass produce, making it accessible to children all over?

Akron, OH · 3d
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Outside counsel: North Ridgeville referendum invalid, but mayor may have overstepped authority

A Columbus law firm said that a referendum petition on a recent city council vote was invalid, but Mayor Kevin Corcoran may have overstepped his boundaries in executing an agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A citizen committee called We the People of North Ridgeville circulated...

North Ridgeville, OH · 3d
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Medina County employers discuss workforce challenges, skilled trades recruitment

MEDINA — Medina County manufacturers and construction employers are looking for ways to attract the next generation of workers, saying changing perceptions about skilled trades and better communicating career opportunities will be important to strengthening the local workforce. The issue was a central topic on Thursday during the Medina...

Medina County, OH · 4d
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Wadsworth considers contract for water treatment capacity study

WADSWORTH — Wadsworth officials are taking another step toward increasing the city’s water treatment capacity, with Wadsworth City Council considering a contract of up to $296,000 for engineering design services related to a high-rate demonstration study. The study is intended to determine whether the city’s existing water treatment...

Wadsworth, OH · 4d

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Akron announces second annual Sports and Wellness grant recipients

Another $100,000 in sports and wellness grants for 50 organizations will be distributed in Akron amid efforts to prevent youth violence. While a $2,000 grant might not seem like much, community organizations say they can make that money go a long way. Jamar Blackmon, executive director of GOALGETTA Academy, said...

Akron, OH · 3d

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Barberton school board approves retirement incentive

BARBERTON — The Barberton City Schools Board of Education Oct. 28 approved a memorandum of understanding with the Barberton Education Association to enact a one-time $10,000 retirement incentive for eligible staff members between Nov. 6, 2026, and June 30, 2027. Board member Pat Boyle said the agreement had been...

Barberton, OH · 4d

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Cleveland Metroparks Golf Courses Head Toward Another Record Year

Cleveland Metroparks is nearing the finish line on a decade-long renovation of Seneca Golf Course in Broadview Heights, a project expected to restore the facility to its full 36 holes by spring 2026. Separately, the system's nine courses are on pace to top 415,600 rounds, the record set in 2024.

Cleveland, OH · 3d

Medina County Gazette

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Ohio auditor state finds evidence of Medina County Auditor Anthony Capretta using county funds for campaign expenses

MEDINA — The Ohio auditor state determined it found evidence that Medina County Auditor Anthony Capretta acted in ways prohibited by the Ohio Revised Code related to county funds and campaign expenses. In a letter to Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson, the auditor of state’s office said that the...

Medina County, OH · 6d

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Poindexter unseats Miller to represent Ohio’s 7th Congressional District

Democrat Brian Poindexter defeated incumbent Republican Max Miller in the race to represent Ohio's 7th Congressional District. The post Poindexter unseats Miller to represent Ohio’s 7th Congressional District appeared first on Ashland Source - Ashland County Ohio News & Info .

Ohio · 5d

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Defeated Cuyahoga County Republican: 'Every time the president opened his mouth, my numbers went down'

Republican Cuyahoga County Councilmember Mike Gallagher outperformed most other Conservatives during Tuesday's election. It still wasn't enough to win reelection. Gallagher said Wednesday that his opponent Courtney Scheff, and the Democratic Party as a whole, fought hard. He, on the other hand, had "at best, lackluster support from my party."

Cuyahoga County, OH · 5d

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Lorain County Goes Blue, Issue 3 Passes

The state and local elections both largely followed the national trend of a Democratic wave, with the exception of incumbent Congressman Bob Latta’s victory, and a landslide victory for supporters of Issue 3, which enshrines Ohio’s requirement for photo ID at the polls in the state constitution. Amy...

Lorain County, OH · 3d

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Ohio Public Defender Seeks to Spare Ashford Thompson From Execution Over Mental Illness Claim

The man sentenced to die for gunning down Twinsburg Police Officer Joshua Miktarian during a 2008 traffic stop is back in court this week as the Ohio Public Defender seeks to spare him from execution. Ashford Thompson, convicted in the killing, had a hearing scheduled for Wednesday in Summit County Court of Common Pleas over claims that he had a mental defect at the time of the shooting.

Twinsburg, OH · 5d

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Striking JFS workers no longer picketing in front of County Administration Building in downtown Elyria

Striking Lorain County Job and Family Services workers, represented by United Auto Workers Local 2192, no longer are picketing in front of the County Administration Building on Middle Avenue in Elyria. Gina Jones, JFS unit chairperson at UAW Local 2192, confirmed this week in a text message that the union...

Elyria, OH · 4d

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3 Rules for Warming Up a Car in Ohio That Can Lead to a Ticket

If you start your car and walk back inside while it warms up, you could be breaking the law. Here’s what Ohio’s rules say about warming up your car, so a cold morning doesn’t cost you a fine. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Traffic...

Ohio · 7d

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'Walls of Love' provides free essentials for those in need in Lorain County

Lorain County, OH · 1d

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Wayne County Backed Republicans at Home as Results Head to Nov. 24 Certification

WOOSTER — Wayne County voters backed Republican candidates by wide margins in the Nov. 3 general election even as Democrats won Ohio’s top statewide races, according to the unofficial results from the Wayne County Board of Elections. The counts now move into the official canvass, which must be certified by Tuesday, Nov. 24. With 64 […]

Wayne County, OH · 4d

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Air quality inspectors identify issues at several facilities as investigation into mysterious chemical smell in Lakewood continues

LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) — A Lakewood city councilman provided an update Thursday on the chemical smell in Lakewood’s Birdtown neighborhood. Last month, a chemical odor was reported last week by dozens of residents in the Birdtown neighborhood that prompted an investigation by the Cleveland Division of Air Quality (CDAQ).

Lakewood, OH · 4d

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Rebecca Campbell voluntarily dismisses harassment lawsuit against former commissioner Michelle Hung

A lawsuit alleging that former Lorain County commissioner Michelle Hung used her post to harass and intimidate her ex-husband's new wife was dismissed this week in Common Pleas Court. Rebecca Campbell voluntarily dismissed her September 2025 lawsuit against Hung on Wednesday, according to court records. The case had been assigned...

Lorain County, OH · 3d

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Lorain County Main Library Opens Doors to Media Preservation

The Lorain Public Library Main Branch has welcomed a new space, the Memory Lab, to its upper floor. The lab is a free hands-on area that allows the community to digitize their physical or analog media. It officially opened mid-October, following a soft opening in September. Tools are provided that can preserve multiple forms of audiovisual formats, and the Memory Lab allows for library guests to bring in their digital projects or family memories that are at risk of aging to a point of degradation.

Lorain County, OH · 3d