Nimishillen Twp. farms sell for $1.75 million

Two parcels of agricultural land in Nimishillen Township have been sold for $1.75 million, according to the latest property transfers from the Stark County Auditor’s Office. The properties, at 3465 Swallen Ave. NE and 3893 Swallen Ave. NE, are zoned as, respectfully, a livestock farm and a dairy farm. This week’s land transfers cover Oct. 10 through Oct. 16. Alliance Carver Gregory Allen Sr from Blasiman H David & Diane L, 2225 Federal Ave, $175,000. Click N' Close Inc from Loper Justin, 512 South St, $88,000. Mccarty Mason John & Haley Marie from Engle Florence A, 2709 Center Ave, $147,000. Muhammad Nicole L from Build Ohio Acquistion & Holding Company, 727 Milner St, $200,000. Reigle Susan L from WS Capital Group LLC, 1791 Federal Ave, $155,000. Stockard Thomas from Fruscella Susan, 855 E College St, $134,900. Stockard Thomas from Fruscella Susan, parcel 102936 College St E, $134,900. Lexington Township Greiner Christopher A & Susan L Co Ttees from Hudson Ryan Paul, 11513 Taylor St NE, $7,500. Lake Township 3612 Swamp LLC from Gentlebrook Inc, parcel 1904022 Swamp Rd NE, $450,000. Amin Krunal R & Himpal K from NVR Inc, 12206 La Roussa Ave NW, $544,725. Bain Leslie from Burkhardt Thomas

JobsNOW: Local extrusion company looking for workers

A local aluminum extrusion company is looking for more help. You may know it's Canfield plant as Star Extruded Shapes. Now, it's under the Astro Shapes umbrella—and is currently hiring.

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...

Three Times the Commercial Construction Activity in Stark

CANTONJ, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – It’s a busy year for construction activity in Stark County, with building officials saying there’s three times the dollar-value of commercial construction projects. Commissioner Richard Regula says there are $750-million in projects underway this year compared to 250-million at the...

Growscape expanding Middlefield Village operations

Growscape, a manufacturer and distributor of horticultural containers, decorative planters, and lawn and garden products, recently announced plans to add 90 new full-time positions at its Middlefield Village facility while retaining 386 jobs. According to officials, the Ohio Department of Development approved the expansion for tax credit assistance during its...

Pulte eyes 73 homes in Beachwood

The Beachwood planning and zoning commission voted unanimously to approve both a lot split and preliminary site plan during an Oct. 29 meeting that paves the way for a housing development to be built off Chagrin Boulevard, near the intersection with Richmond Road. The project will see 73 single-family homes...

AHN hiring event amidst Sharon Regional closure

Cuyahoga County Error Forces 9 School Districts to Repay $28.5 Million to Taxpayers

The nine Cuyahoga County school districts affected by a tax-rate calculation error will make up an estimated $28.5 million overcollection through reduced collections from certain levies, rather than refund checks. That means the repayment will be spread across future budgets; Parma City Schools has the largest amount to offset, at $12,710,639.

Green McDonald’s employees recognized

GREEN — Three managers at the McDonald’s on Massillon Road were recently recognized by Rubber City Arches, which operates 20 McDonald’s restaurants in northeast Ohio. Marti Schmucker, area supervisor for McDonald’s, said she nominated general manager Deanne Ball and department managers Charmaine Dantz and Mikka Maanalo, with all three being awarded. She said the process includes submitting a nomination letter of accomplishments.

We Found 10 Ohio Farms That Make An Ordinary Weekend Feel Like A Fall Getaway

A farm in Ohio claims America’s longest super slide, and it stretches 311 feet. That’s a whole lot of slide to find on a farm with apple orchards and a pumpkin patch. The surprises kept coming as I read about these places. One orchard has been in the same family since 1879. Another lets kids meet a micro Highland cow named Fiona.

Canton Buyers Find More Options as List Prices Ease

Canton buyers found more homes to browse and softer prices, with listings up sharply and the median list price dipping from a year ago.

Council Approves Agreements With 3 Data Center Developers

CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Canton City Council Monday night approved Community Reinvestment Area and Compensation agreements for three developers of data centers set to move into the city. Two of the projects are larger hyperscale data centers. The city granted 75% tax abatements to the developers...

Equipment, vehicles being auctioned in Youngstown after Schwebel’s Baking closes

Maynards Industries and Loeb Equipment announced a three-day online auction of all the assets of the Schwebel Baking Company. The contents of the 125,000-square-foot high-capacity retail bread and bun production facility in Youngstown are being auctioned online with bids closing Nov. 19. Assets that are part of the auction include...

Ohio saw the biggest decline in homeownership affordability, new report shows

Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal, https://ohiocapitaljournal.com. Ohio had the steepest decline in homeownership affordability between 2020 to 2025, according to new reporting from the National Housing Conference. The number of occupations able to afford a typically priced home with a 10% down payment fell nearly 41% across Ohio’s metropolitan areas...

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...

Ohio grocery chain to cut 55 jobs as warehouse operation changes hands

An Ohio grocery chain is ending its own operation at a produce and commissary warehouse, affecting 55 jobs while another distributor takes over. It follows other recent grocery-distribution closures, although…

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Wadsworth schools face sweeping cuts after voters reject income tax again

Wadsworth schools are facing sweeping cuts after voters rejected the district’s earned income tax for a second time Tuesday. Speaking with Wadsworth Community Radio Wednesday morning, Superintendent Dr. Andy Hill said he isn’t sure why the issue failed again. One possibility, he said, is that families are stretched financially and don’t feel they can afford to give any more.

‘It's causing a lot of stress,’ Niles Howmet Aerospace employees worried, furious over forced payment plans

Employees at Howmet Aerospace in Niles are facing uncertainty as they weigh the potential effects of a forced payment plan, brought on by an error the company made, overpaying it's workers more than $10,000 in profit-sharing checks between 2025 and this year. "Just a bad situation and it's causing a...