Ohio counties respond to salt mine closure

WARREN, Ohio — It’s been more than a week since the Morton Salt mine in Fairport Harbor discovered enough water in the mine to force its closure and the layoff of workers. Multiple counties around the state have orders of salt from that mine and are watching closely in case they can no longer count on their delivery.

County roundup: Ravenna students see local government up close, plus news from Aurora and Shalersville

The Ravenna Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Program gives local high school students a behind-the-scenes look at how the city of Ravenna operates. The students tour City Hall, the police and fire departments and Ravenna’s historic sites, learn what leadership and civic responsibility really mean and roll up their sleeves volunteering right in town.

This Underrated Ohio City Is Where Gen Z Can Actually Afford Their First Dream Home

Every generation gets one city that changes the game, and for Gen Z, that city is Akron, Ohio. Right now, while everyone else is arguing about which overpriced coastal market to throw their savings at, Akron is quietly becoming the smartest real estate decision a young buyer can make. Let’s...

Addiction specialists seeing new drug trend locally

Experts say some patients are doing this to become less dependent on other drugs.

Supporters rally to try and win clemency for Keith LaMar

Speakers at Friday’s demonstration, which is scheduled to take place outside of Trinity Episcopal Church at 3 p.m., will include death row exonerees Elwood Jones, Lamont Hunter, and Derrick Jamison. For more than 30 years, Keith LaMar has been incarcerated on death row at Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown,...

Austintown trustee addresses recent ‘serious hoaxes’ at schools

AUSTINTOWN - A portion of the Austintown Township Trustees meeting Monday was spent addressing recent “serious hoaxes” involving the school district. Bruce Shepas, Austintown Township Trustee, said that Austintown officials are not taking any of them lightly. “We’ve had three serious hoaxes that were school-related, while putting the...

10 felony indictments made by Mahoning County grand jury

The Mahoning County grand jury on Thursday handed up 10 felony indictments. The following people were indicted on November 5 by the grand jury:. Joseph A. Yoho, 53, Courtney Road, Beloit, fraudulent actions concerning a VIN (f5), receiving stolen property (f5);. Michael D. Robinson, 41, Carroll Avenue, Warren, receiving stolen...

Breakdown of how Stark County residents voted in 2026 midterm election

With midterm elections over, Stark County residents no longer have to deal with political ads and the anxiety that comes along with voting. Several races stood out in 2026. Here's how each precinct and city in Stark County voted on the Stark Library levy, the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority renewal and the race for governor. Stark Library levy results Voters rejected a levy for Stark Library that sought a $2 million renewal and a $300,000 increase for eight years. According to unofficial counts from the Stark County Board of Elections, 46,104 (50.25%) voted against the measure compared with 45,641 (49.75%) for the tax levy. The precincts that voted for the levy were primarily in Jackson Township, Plain Township and Canton City. In Jackson Township, 55% were for the levy; in Plain Township, 50.21% were for the levy; and in Canton, 59% were for the levy. Other precincts, such as Lawrence Township, Lake Township and Pike Township, voted against the levy. Not all municipalities are under the Stark Library. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } <img src="https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/30831660/thumbnail" width="100%" alt="map visualization" /> SARTA levy results Stark County voters renewed SARTA's 0.25% sales tax for another 10

Impact of Sharon Regional suspending all services

Levy approvals will mean new school construction in Aurora, Ravenna

New elementary schools will be built in Aurora and Ravenna after voters approved a bond issue in Aurora, and a permanent improvement levy in Ravenna. But it will be a while before construction takes place, superintendents of both districts said after the election. In Aurora , voters approved Issue 4, a 4.26-mill, 37-year bond issue, 5,002 to 4,117, according to unofficial results from the Portage County Board of Elections. The bond issue will raise $96.2 million to pay for various capital improvement projects, including the replacement of an elementary school. In Ravenna , voters in the school district approved Issue 5, a 2.9-mill permanent improvement levy, by a margin of 3,551 to 3,359, according to unofficial results. The district plans to use the funds from the bond issue to pay the district's share of a new elementary addition to Ravenna Jr./Sr. High School, which will be funded mostly by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission . Aurora's 'Essential Plan' moving forward In Aurora, the district can finally move forward with its "Essential Plan." "It is a good day in our schools and our community, and a good day to be a Greenman," Superintendent Paul Milcetich said. "We're definitely excited for the

Ohio’s Twins Days Festival: Corn Dogs and Conference Hall Discos

At first glance, the event is one of pure spectacle: thousands of twins, colourfully outfitted according to the year’s theme, congregate warmly in the Midwest. This year celebrated the Eighties, and pairs arrived matched in vibrant neon, Rolling Stones memorabilia, and Ray-Ban Wayfarers. By day there are corn dogs, tie-dyed T-shirts pledging allegiance to the “Jesus Generation”, and inescapable late summer heat. By night, adult twins in matching make-up headed to a disco in the conference hall of a corporate hotel. Americana at its most sincere.

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Historic Akron Soap Company building converted into 53 new apartments

An 1893 soap factory that later made cereal and paint, and an attached 1919 warehouse, have been transformed into 53 apartments close to downtown Akron. The $14 million soap factory project represents the first time that Oriana House, a community corrections and behavioral health agency, has moved into market-rate housing. The decision to do so came after the group acquired the old factory at 243 Furnace St., about a half mile northeast of Luigi’s and less than a mile from downtown.

Ohioans Drive Hours For The Unbeatable Deals Inside This Huge Indoor Flea Market

On the biggest holiday weekends, more than 1,000 outdoor vendors set up here. That’s not a typo, and the crowds can top 30,000 shoppers. The whole operation started in 1939 as a small livestock auction. Today it spreads across 12 acres, plus a two-story indoor building covering about three...

Annual Turkey Trot changing location after nearly 50 years

On Thanksgiving morning, the Warren Kiwanis Club will, for the 48th time, hold its Turkey Trot. But for the first time in 46 years, the run will start and end at a different location.

2026 Christmas and holiday events in Northeast Ohio: List of celebrations in Cleveland, Akron, Canton and more

Dec. 5-6 & 12-13 Retail locations will be open for Christmas shopping, and many of the restaurants & bars along The Strip will be fully decorated and offering seasonal specials. On both weekends, Santa often visits, and an ice skating rink will be set up by the GOTL Welcome Center on both Saturdays. Last but not least, the GOTL Cookie Walk will return. Mor.

Youngstown sued for blocking development of ‘medical arts center’

A downtown developer has sued the City of Youngstown for damages in excess of $300,000 after he says the city’s public works director improperly blocked his project for a holistic family medical center. The lawsuit, brought by Cleveland attorney Jay Crook on behalf of Proffessor Enterprises LLC, alleges that...

First measles case confirmed in Mahoning County

MCPH says the individual is unvaccinated.

LIST | 2026 Veterans Day events in Northeast Ohio

As Veterans Day nears, several organizations, communities and attractions from across Northeast Ohio are honoring those who have served our country. Below is a list of some of the events taking place this week for Veterans Day:. Cuyahoga County. Cleveland Veterans Day Parade. When: Nov. 11 at 12:30 p.m. Where:...