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Michael Rulli wins Ohio 6th District special election, takes Bill Johnson's seat
Voters have picked Republican State Sen. Michael Rulli of Salem Township in Columbiana County to be the next congressman for the 6th Congressional District. With all precincts reporting, Rulli won nearly 55% of the votes, 32,627 to 27,062, in all 11 Ohio counties in the district, according to the Ohio Secretary of State....
ODOT seeks public comment on Portage, Summit culvert projects
The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on its proposed 2025 culvert/drainage maintenance project in Portage, Stark and Summit counties. The estimated construction cost is about $1.41 million. Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2025 and all work might be completed before Jan. 31, 2026. Proposed work includes: ...
Exit of former University of Akron president raises questions
The abrupt retirement of University of Akron president Gary Miller last month was unusual for a number of reasons: There was no prior indication he planned to step down, the arrangement was kept quiet for days after Miller signed an agreement to vacate his role and his replacement was announced immediately, hired from a pool of internal candidates.
'We can't operate in fear': Juneteenth festival at Joy Park pushes ahead despite shooting
After last week's mass shooting in East Akron, Tara Mosley Weems said she didn't even consider canceling Saturday's Juneteenth celebration at Joy Park Community Center, located at 825 James Ingram Way. "I think it's important that our residents have a place where they can go on congregate, and see and speak with one...
Akron giving away CO detectors to people in need with children
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - June is National Safety Month and The City of Akron wants to make residents aware of their Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation Program. To qualify you must be currently living in Akron, in need of a CO detector, and currently pregnant or have children under the age of 2.
20 downtown Massillon businesses are participating in a newly formed outdoor drinking zone
MASSILLON – A Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) has been flowing in recent days, just in time for summer activities that draw people to downtown. You can now carry cups with beer, wine or a mixed drink within a specific outdoor region. Multiple city walkways downtown and Duncan Plaza are included within the more than 36-acre boundary in Massillon. Veterans Park is excluded.
Can Ohio chart a course for cannabis tourism in a post-Issue 2 world?
A recent cannabis festival and farmers market in Uniontown, Ohio, attracted 3,000 attendees and 160 vendors and a slew of local first responders. A symphony of freedom, safety and acceptance that marijuana advocate Tim Johnson believes can eventually be replicated statewide. Anyone expecting trouble at this pot party would be sorely disappointed, Johnson said.
Masked juveniles with toy guns cause Akron scare, police say
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron Police Officers responded Friday to reports of masked males walking with what appeared to real guns, according to a release. When officers arrived to the 400 block of Storer Avenue around 4:30 p.m. they encountered a group of juveniles playing with toy guns. Police said...
‘Good Boy’: Ohio Officer on Leave After Ordering K-9 to Maul Man On the Ground with Hands Behind His Back—Who Wasn’t the Suspect
An Ohio K-9 officer is under criminal investigation after a video shows him ordering his dog to attack a Black man who he accused of taunting […] ‘Good Boy’: Ohio Officer on Leave After Ordering K-9 to Maul Man On the Ground with Hands Behind His Back—Who Wasn’t the Suspect
Ryan Leads All 30 For Ohio Speedweek Score
ORRVILLE, Ohio — There’s little doubt Jordan Ryan grew up attending races during Ohio Sprint Speedweek and eventually got to participate in a few. Now the 27-year-old from Bellevue, Ohio, can call himself an Ohio Sprint Speedweek winner. Ryan led all 30 laps Monday at Wayne County Speedway...
Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
CANTON – The Stark County Fatherhood Coalition and Stark Community Support Network will host a free fishing rodeo for children from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Cook’s Lagoon, 1819 Mahoning Road NE. The Fatherhood Coalition encourages fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, and other significant male role models to...
2 Ohio men sentenced to prison and ordered to pay millions in restitution for illegal gaming operations
CLEVELAND, OHIO - Two Ohio men were sentenced to prison for tax, gambling, money laundering, conspiracy and obstruction crimes arising out of their ownership and operation of illegal gambling businesses. Christos Karasarides Jr., 59, of Canton, Ohio, was sentenced to serve 262 months (more than 21 years) in prison and...
10 most expensive homes sold in Summit County, June 3-9
A house in Hudson that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Summit County in the past week. In total, 165 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $250,388. The average price per square foot ended up at $159.
Akronite app to be discontinued at end of month
AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced that the city's Akronite app would be discontinued at the end of the month. Akronite, an app designed during the COVID-19 pandemic to help small businesses, was designed by Colu which has been recently acquired. The app allowed users to discover...
Letter to editor: Thanks for Stark Pride support, and vote for Democrats
Regarding the article, ''Stark Pride Festival in Canton will feature 'American Idol' finalist,'' it was a real treat to attend Stark Pride on June 8, and I'm so proud to see so many people supporting the LGBTQ+ community from members to allies, to local community groups, including LGBTQ+ supportive religious groups, and businesses.
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