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City declares Canton mayor’s office vacant following resignation

Canton, OH · 19h

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Issue 16: How local emergency services will be impacted

Rising demand and costs for city safety services have prompted Kent officials to ask the city’s voters to repurpose a 2013 income tax levy that would allow it to cover a broader range of needs. The issue appears as Issue 16 on the general election ballot, and if approved,...

Kent, OH · 3d
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Last Call for Comments on Ending E-Check in Northeast Ohio Is Thursday

Northeast Ohio drivers who want a say in whether E-Check ends have until Thursday night. Ohio EPA’s comment period on its proposal to discontinue the Cleveland-area emissions testing program closes Thursday, November 5, with a public hearing at 4 p.m. and written comments due by midnight, according to Ohio EPA’s public notice, as reported by […]

Ohio · 2d

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6 local parks to close for controlled hunting

Six parks in Geauga County will close at different times over the next few months while controlled hunting takes place on park property.

Geauga County, OH · 2d

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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 · 4d

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Jenny Adams outlines goals as Portage County's newest commissioner

An energetic crowd of supporters at Jenny Adams’ watch party in Ravenna on Tuesday evening saw a sweeping Democratic electoral victory unfold across the state and county, which included Adams’ unseating incumbent Mike Tinlin as Portage County’s commissioner. According to the final unofficial canvas results from the...

Portage County, OH · 9h

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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...

Akron, OH · 2d

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Portage County commissioner candidate flips red seat blue

Voters in Portage County were part of a statewide blue wave Tuesday, narrowly selecting Democrat Jenny Adams for county commissioner over a Republican incumbent. Portage County, which has trended red in recent elections, is one of four in the region to see a commissioner’s seat go from a Republican to a Democrat.

Portage County, OH · 1d

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New income tax in Ravenna fails, Kent backs tax change

Voters are considering an increased income tax in Ravenna, a change to Kent's existing income tax, two countywide tax issues, an issue that would repeal zoning in Paris Township, and a variety of other ballot issues throughout the county. Issue 15 is a 0.25% income tax that would fund new facilities to replace the Ravenna police station at South Park Way and Spruce Avenue, as well as the neighboring fire station and city hall. According to complete but unofficial results from the Portage County Board of Elections, the issue failed 2,504 to 1,266. The building is estimated to cost $25 million, which also is the amount that would have been generated over the 30-year lifespan of the tax issue. The tax was the same as the May issue that went before voters. It failed on the primary ballot. Issue 16 would change a tax approved in 2013 to build Kent's police station into a permanent tax for additional purposes. The 0.25% income tax generates around $2 million per year. The levy was supposed to sunset in 2038 after the building debt was scheduled to be paid off. However, the city saw higher-than-expected job and income tax growth, which will allow

Ravenna, OH · 2d

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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 […]

Akron, OH · 1d

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These local school districts face uncertain futures after operating levies fail

Dozens of school Districts across Northeast Ohio had critical operating levies on the ballot for the midterm election.

Northeast Ohio, OH · 1d

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Visit The Ohio Waterfall So Beautiful It Looks Like A Real-Life Avatar Paradise Scene

Nobody warned you that Ohio was hiding something this extraordinary, and frankly, that’s a conversation you deserve to have with someone. Brandywine Falls in Northfield, Ohio is a 65-foot cascading waterfall of such staggering natural beauty that your first instinct upon seeing it will be to look around and make sure you’re still in the right state.

Northfield, OH · 3d

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The Setlist: Live Music in Portage County Nov. 5-12, 2026

This week’s Setlist brings us into the first full week of November. Yesterday voters participated in one of the most important midterm elections in recent history. As many of us hope to change the trajectory our country has been heading, it’s hard not to feel some stress. Which...

Portage County, OH · 2d

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Nordonia Students Create Mural for Northfield Center Building

Nordonia High School students have worked on public art beyond school grounds, including a 2021 mural beneath the Interstate 271 bridge over Route 82. Students and other volunteers painted a map of the Nordonia Hills area and local landmarks; the project required approval from the Ohio Department of Transportation, which maintains the bridge, the Akron Beacon Journal reported.

Macedonia, OH · 20h

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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 · 2d

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Northern Summit County I-77 Rest Stops Reopen With Storybook Trail, Indoor Displays

Source: Ohio Department of Transportation - Akron / Canton District 4 / Facebook. Drivers cruising I-77 through northern Summit County have a new reason to pull over. The Ohio Department of Transportation is showing off newly reimagined rest areas along both the northbound and southbound lanes, complete with indoor displays, a Storybook Trail and features highlighting Ohio’s native plants.

Summit County, OH · 4d

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Road Closure Expected the Week of Nov 16 for Boston Mills Rd

Construction continues on the Boston Mills Road Multi-Use Path Project, with a major milestone approaching as crews prepare to install the new 110-foot pedestrian bridge. The bridge is expected to arrive in two sections during the week of November 16. Crews will assemble the sections on-site before using two cranes to lift the bridge over existing utility lines and set it into place.

Hudson, OH · 1d

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Roberto wins over Demetriou for State Senate

The District 27 state senate race between Democrat Mike Roberto and GOP nominee Steve Demetriou is one of a few key local races for Kent State students and community members. District 27 covers all of Portage County, as well as Twinsburg, Copley and parts of Cuyahoga Falls. It is currently held by Republican Kristina Roegner, who is leaving office due to her term limit.

Portage County, OH · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Decision 2026: Newton Falls traffic camera ordinance fails

NEWTON FALLS - Voters in the Village of Newton Falls have rejected photo traffic enforcement in school zones. The question of whether to use traffic cameras in school zones comes after Newton Falls officials proposed adopting a strategy similar to Youngstown's. Newton Falls officials had proposed installing cameras in school...

Newton Falls, OH · 2d