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Woman arrested for allegedly operating illegal gambling house in Akron: See photos
AKRON, Ohio — A 56-year-old woman has been arrested in Akron and charged with operating an illegal gambling house in the 200 block of East Market Street. Following an investigation, Akron police officers executed a search warrant at the location around 10:25 p.m. Wednesday night. “During the operation, officers...
Parma police announce death of Officer Kandice Straub
PARMA, Ohio — The Parma Police Department has announced the passing of Officer Kandice Straub. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO! newsletter. In a Thursday evening post on the department's Facebook page, Parma police did not...
Medina County Historical Society talks trash
MEDINA, Ohio -- When we think of history, we probably think of museums and antiques, wars and politicians. But history includes anything that has happened in the past. The Medina County Historical Society recently held a program at the Medina Library featuring three “trash talkers,” who revealed the history of Earth Day and the development of the trash and recycling programs in our area.
'We're part of revitalizing retail': Former Chapel Hill Mall gets second life
Standing in the space that used to be Chapel Hill Mall’s JCPenney, Adam Berkley recalled that he and his now-wife’s first date 30 years ago was to see “Grumpy Old Men” at the mall’s General Cinema. “That's hilarious that you remember that,” his colleague, Greg...
Brunswick, Brunswick Hills and Hinckley police blotter for April 18
4:22 p.m. — Center Road/Clearbrooke Drive; one vehicle struck another after failing to yield to oncoming traffic. 9:16 p.m. — Center Road/South Carpenter Road; after going through a red light, one vehicle struck another. Saturday, April 13. 3:04 a.m. — Laurel Road; a man reported an apartment door...
Representatives from Brunswick and Strongsville share their perspectives on a potential Boston Road interchange
COLUMBUS — Representatives from Brunswick stated their support for repealing a provision that has the potential to create an Interstate 71 interchange on Boston Road while Strongsville representatives opposed the repeal. People on both sides testified Wednesday before the Senate Transportation Committee during the fourth hearing of Senate Bill...
Tavion Koonce-Williams, 15, Shot By Akron Police Over Fake Gun: What We Know
Evidently, police brutality and racial profiling is still very much alive. Tavion Koonce-Williams, a 15-year-old teen, was shot by an Akron, Ohio police officer on April 1st, 2024. This is yet another terrible case of the police looking for an excuse to shoot a Black boy. Why? Because Akron PD claims the boy was shot for wielding a “Facsimile Firearm.” However, the innocent boy was simply holding a toy gun.
National Weather Service says chillier days lie ahead with frost possible over the weekend
The dreaded F-word is in the weekend forecast for northern Ohio. The big chill has arrived after a stormy Wednesday that brought damaging winds and even possible tornadoes across the region. ...
Akron man sentenced to 8 to 12 years in prison for fentanyl death of 6-year-old son
William Huston spoke through tears Thursday afternoon just moments before he was sentenced to eight to 12 years in the fentanyl overdose death of his 6-year-old son. "I take full responsibility for my role in this tragedy," Huston said, pausing to catch his breath. "I'm so sorry. I love my son. I...
Summit County man pleads guilty to kidnapping 3 children during carjacking at Taco Bell in Green
GREEN, Ohio — Mark Carlson, the man accused of carjacking a vehicle at Taco Bell in Green and kidnapping three children, has pleaded guilty in the case. Additionally, charges, including grand theft of a motor vehicle, abduction and endangering children, were dropped. The plea came less than a week before his trial was supposed to start in Summit County Common Pleas Court.
Arby’s thief pries open safe, leaves behind the meats: Parma Police Blotter
On March 29, police were dispatched to Arby’s after a restaurant manager reported that someone had forced entry into a rear door at the Snow Road restaurant. The officer said the suspect pried open a safe. There are no suspects. Police are investigating. Warrants: Brookpark Road. On March 30,...
Summit County woman arrested after trying to run from deputies
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Summit County woman was arrested Thursday after trying to run from deputies, according to an area department. The Summit County Sheriff’s Office said around 11:30 a.m. deputies responded to Mayfair Road in the city of Green for reports of a suspicious woman walking down the street with a knife in her hand.
Medina, Medina Township and Montville Township police blotter for April 17
8:46 a.m. — North Huntington Street/Hillview Way; there was a motor vehicle crash with no reported injuries. A crash report was taken and a citation was issued. 3:38 p.m. — 7400 block of Spencer Lake Road; a vehicle made ruts in the yard. 6:28 p.m. — North Court...
Berea residents to see new water, sewer fees starting July 1
BEREA, Ohio -- City Council at its April 15 meeting let stand on third reading two ordinances to financially supplement the city-owned and -operated waterworks system. One ordinance would impose a water distribution fee, and the other would institute a sewer maintenance and improvement fee. If you purchase a product...
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