Liberty HealthShare Gives $25,000 to Five Stark County Hunger Relief Groups

Five Stark County organizations fighting hunger shared $25,000 on Monday, November 9, as Liberty HealthShare presented $5,000 grants to each of them at its second annual Day of Sharing in Canton, according to a Liberty HealthShare press release issued through PR Newswire. The grants, awarded through the ministry’s Sharing Hearts Fund, went to the Alliance […]

Warren Turkey Trot gets new home at Harding

Wooster Woman Gets 18 Months for Dodging Employment Taxes, Spending Proceeds on Florida Condo

A 51-year-old Wooster woman has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after admitting she failed to turn over employment taxes withheld from workers' paychecks. Brenna Butdorf pleaded guilty to Failing to Truthfully Account for and Pay Over Trust Fund Taxes, and a judge also ordered three years of supervised release once her prison term ends.

Ohio Officials Warn of ‘Beat the Sign’ Stop-Sign Challenge After Medina County Crash

Ohio school safety officials are warning families and school districts about a dangerous driving activity known as “Beat the Sign,” after a serious crash in Medina County in which the at-fault driver reportedly kept a log of attempts to run stop signs, the Akron Beacon Journal reported. In its November 2026 social media bulletin, the […]

Akron’s New Renter Protections Face a 90-Day Clock, Court Talk and a Split City

Akron voters approved two charter amendments on November 3 that dramatically reshape the relationship between renters and landlords — and now the harder work of making Issues 11 and 12 function begins, the Akron Beacon Journal reported. Both amendments take effect 30 days after their approval, and City Council must enact implementing legislation within 90 […]

Eastern Gateway building set for demolition in downtown Youngstown

After the community college permanently closed in 2025, the Eastern Gateway building is being demolished to make way for a new county government center. Demolition of the former Eastern Gateway building is scheduled to begin Nov. 15 starting with internal deconstruction, according to the Economic Action Group. Mahoning County and...

Road Projects to Impact Travel Across Tuscarawas County This Week

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 9, 2026) – Drivers in Tuscarawas and Stark counties will encounter several new and ongoing road closures this week as the Ohio Department of Transportation continues late-season construction work. The Barnhill Road bridge over U.S. 250 near Midvale remains closed due to structural damage. While...

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.

New Towne Mall Briefly Evacuated After Strong Odor

A strong chemical odor prompted the evacuation of the New Towne Mall in New Philadelphia Tuesday evening. New Philadelphia Fire Captain Matthew Graham says firefighters responded to the mall’s Entrance B, near the China Buffet wing, around 5:18 p.m. after a customer reported an odor similar to acetone. Graham...

Akron Housing Amendments Take Effect in 30 Days, Full Rules May Take 120

Akron voters approved two housing charter amendments on Nov. 3, but tenants and landlords will wait up to 120 days before the new rules bind property owners. Signal Akron and the Akron Beacon Journal reported Issue 11 passed with more than 57% of the vote — 57.8% according to the Akron Beacon Journal’s unofficial count […]

More Than 800 Honor Veterans at Canton Patriot Ball With Eight Medal of Honor Guests

More than 800 people filled the Canton Memorial Civic Center on Saturday night, Nov. 7, for the annual Patriot Ball, a black-tie gala honoring veterans that drew eight Congressional Medal of Honor recipients to Stark County on the weekend before Veterans Day, The Canton Repository reported. The ball is the annual fundraiser of The Patriot […]

University of Akron program helps veterans become teachers at no cost

Through a new initiative called Operation Teach, current and former military members and their families can pursue careers as licensed K-12 educators at no cost to them.

Portage County Job and Family Services to hold children's gift drive

Portage County Job and Family Services will hold its annual Presents for Kids Donation Drive-Thru on Nov. 12. The event will be at the Portage County Administration building, 449 S. Meridian St. in Ravenna, from 3 to 7 p.m. Donors are asked to bring new, unwrapped gifts, including toys, games and gift cards. Monetary donations will also be accepted. All donations will benefit the children in the care of Portage County Job and Family Services. A written acknowledgement for charitable contributions will be available at time of drop off. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } This article originally appeared on Record-Courier: Portage County Job and Family Services to hold children's gift drive

Things to Do This Weekend In Cleveland: Nov. 12-15

Apollo’s Fire Presents “Echoes Across the Atlantic” with Jeanine De Bique at Cleveland Museum of Art. Trinidadian soprano Jeanine De Bique joins Cleveland's Apollo's Fire for this special concert that takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Cleveland Museum of Art. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org. Dr....

"1776 The Musical" hits the stage in Columbiana

Cuyahoga Falls implements standards to prevent large-scale data center development

Large data centers are now restricted by location, utility usage and hazardous waste practices in the city of Cuyahoga Falls following a 10-1 vote by city council Monday. The legislation requires data centers to be smaller than 5,000 square feet, and can only be located in areas zoned as manufacturing or employment districts.

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:...

Wadsworth superintendent weighs cuts after voters reject school levy again

Wadsworth City Schools Superintendent Andy Hill said the district faces a tough road ahead after voters rejected its levy.

New Philadelphia Council to Meet After Parks Levy Defeat

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 9, 2026) – New Philadelphia City Council will hold its first regular meeting tonight since voters rejected Issue 9, a proposed five-year, 2.4-mill parks and recreation levy. The levy would have generated about $1.3 million annually for maintenance and improvements at city parks, including Tuscora...

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.