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Arraignment for former Northeast Ohio high school band director indicted by grand jury

STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) — The former band director at Northwest High School in Canal Fulton was arraigned in Stark County Court of Common Pleas Friday. Stephen Imler pleaded not guilty to three charges of sexual battery and one charge of grooming. The judge set bond at $200,000 and...

Stark County, OH · 10d
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North Ridgeville Rolls Out New E-Bike Rules, Riders Face Tickets Starting Nov. 4

Starting Tuesday, North Ridgeville e-bike riders will have to follow a detailed new set of rules covering helmets, minimum ages, nighttime lighting and where motors can and cannot be used — and breaking them can mean the same kind of ticket a driver would get. The city enacted Ordinance No. 2026-69 in October, and it takes effect Nov. 4.

North Ridgeville, OH · 9d
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News from around the Canton region | Stark County community briefs

'Ripple Effect Summit' set in Akron AKRON – The Early Childhood Resource Center plans The Ripple Effect Summit from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the American Red Cross, 501 W. Market St. Professionals from nonprofit organizations, education, healthcare and government will gather to share ideas and strategies for supporting children, families and communities. The summit will include interactive discussions and collaborative problem-solving sessions. Participants will address real-world challenges and share insights. A post-event report will summarize the event for ongoing collaboration. Registration is $75 per person and includes breakfast and activities. For more information or to register, visit ecresourcecenter.org/summit2026 . ArtsinStark’s SmARTS teaching artists' exhibit CANTON – ArtsinStark will present "Beyond the Classroom: SmARTS Teaching Artists Unleashed," an exhibition showcasing the creative work of current and former SmARTS teaching artists, at the Cultural Center Gallery from Nov. 6 to Jan. 7. An opening reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, coinciding with First Friday’s Young at Art, which displays student artwork from SmARTS partner schools across downtown Canton. Curated by teaching artist Ashley Palmer, the exhibit highlights the artistic talents of people who connect arts with academic learning for students. The exhibition features

Stark County, OH · 8d

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Cuyahoga County voters make final push to cast early ballots (photos)

Voters had one final opportunity Sunday to cast their ballots early in person at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections as the four-week early voting period came to a close ahead of Tuesday’s general election.

Cuyahoga County, OH · 8d
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Ohio Republican bus tour stops in Lorain with 4 days left in 2026 campaign

LORAIN — The Republican Party faithful turned out Saturday morning to welcome a bus tour that brought multiple statewide Republican candidates on a campaign swing through Northeast Ohio. First stop: Lorain County Republican Party headquarters on North Ridge Road, where a giant red campaign bus made the first of...

Ohio · 9d

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Please get out and vote today

Most voters, along with pretty much everyone else, will probably greet the arrival of Election Day today with a sigh of relief. It means the end is near for the omnipresent election ads on our TVs, mailers in our mailboxes and text messages on our phones. Lorain County has 217,346...

Lorain County, OH · 6d

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Ohio voters cast more than 1.7 million ballots early, surpassing 2022 totals

Ohioans cast more than 1.7 million ballots early this year, either in person, through the mail, or a drop box. That total is 17% higher than the early vote total for the last midterm election in 2022. Democratic voters outpaced Republicans slightly — casting roughly 468,000 ballots to the GOP’s...

Cuyahoga County, OH · 7d

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DJs at the Polls puts their own spin on Election Day

A nonpartisan group is looking to bring the beat to the ballot box in Northeast Ohio on Election Day in 2026. DJs at the Polls will be providing tunes at select polling sites across the country, including at 66 polling places in the Akron and Cleveland area on Tuesday. The...

Cleveland, OH · 7d

Akron Beacon Journal

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Democrats win in all but 2 contested Summit judge races

Voters decided 10 contested judicial races across Summit County from appellate to probate courts. Democrats appeared to be win all but two of the contested races, according to unofficial results. This election will see two new judges take the bench. Summit County Probate Judge Elinor Marsh Stormer and Summit County Juvenile Court Judge Linda Teodosio are set to retire at the end of the year, so voters had their choice of successors. While there were actually 11 local judgeships on the ballot, only one was uncontested. Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Kelly McLaughlin, a Democrat, ran unopposed after Republican defense attorney John Greven withdrew his name from the race. Ninth District Court of Appeals Judge Betty Sutton vs. Cynthia Curtin Incumbent Ninth District Court of Appeals Judge Betty Sutton, a Democrat, defeated Republican attorney Cynthia Curtin, according to unofficial results. Ninth District Court of Appeals Judge Nathan Manning vs. Tavia Galonski Judge Nathan Manning, a Republican appointee to the appellate court, defended his seat against Democratic contender Tavia Galonski, Summit County clerk of courts. Galonski, though, narrowly defeated Manning, according to unofficial results. More on the 9th District Court of Appeals judgeships Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Tammy

Summit County, OH · 5d

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Northeast Ohio voters report long lines at some polling locations

Cuyahoga County, OH · 6d

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‘It Just Keeps Lingering’: Overnight Smell in Birdtown Baffling Health Department

A change in seasons in any city brings with it an array of smells. Of wilting fallen leaves. Of a kind of brisker air. For some residents in Birdtown, a small neighborhood on Lakewood’s southeast side, the segue to fall brought with it a more unpleasant stench: a foul, chemical-like odor that is, after a week of hitting the olfactory, without an identified source.

Cleveland, OH · 9d

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Ohio Senate Bill 1 investigation raises concerns about academic freedom at Kent State University

Bob Russell has worked at Kent State University as an adjunct professor for more than a decade. But now, that job is at risk. After a student in his Art of Theatre class filed a complaint last fall, a university panel in April found Russell had violated the university's Senate Bill 1 policy, barring bias in the classroom.

Kent, OH · 7d

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Akron voters decide on charter amendments. See results here

Akronites had the opportunity at the polls this Election Day to upend the status quo with three proposed charter amendments. Freedom BLOC, a nonprofit group that focuses on economic and social issues, along with other local organizations, collected the required signatures to put the issues on the ballot. Two of...

Akron, OH · 7d

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‘WHOLE AGAIN’ Community park dedicated in Dalton

Silver Linden Park and Playground had a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 27 on a beautiful fall afternoon. From left, LeAnna Dunn and Peter Dunn, founders of P. Graham Dunn who constructed and donated the original park to the community. Karen Potter, president of Silver Linden Park board. PHOTOS BY JOHN TYRRELL.

Dalton, OH · 7d

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Cuyahoga County Voters Head to Polls Tuesday After Early Voting Ends in Cleveland

Cuyahoga County voters head to their precinct polling places on Tuesday, Nov. 3, after early in-person voting ended at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, according to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. There is no early voting on Monday, Nov. 2, and polls on Election Day will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 […]

Cuyahoga County, OH · 7d

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Air quality testing underway after mysterious chemical smell reported in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) — A Lakewood city councilman provided an update Monday on the chemical smell in Lakewood’s Birdtown neighborhood. Last month, a chemical odor was reported last week by dozens of residents in the Birdtown neighborhood that prompted an investigation by the Cleveland Division of Air Quality (CDAQ).

Lakewood, OH · 7d

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Summit County Enters Final Early-Voting Day in Akron Before Nov. 3 Election

Summit County voters get their final chance to vote early in person on Sunday, Nov. 1, when the Summit County Board of Elections in Akron opens its Early Vote Center from 1 to 5 p.m. ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election, according to the Summit County Board of Elections. The center is at […]

Summit County, OH · 8d

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City of Akron’s Lock 3 Kicks Off Winterblast on November 27

Welcome Santa Parade back to start Lock 3’s 22nd winter season. Akron, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2026 —The City of Akron's Lock 3 will kick off its 22nd season of winter fun on Friday, November 27, with a full day of festivities, including ice skating, holiday shopping, the return of the Welcome Santa Illuminated Parade, and an evening drone show and fireworks display.

Akron, OH · 7d

WKYC

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Attorney for Glenville students present case against OHSAA to Cuyahoga County judge

Cleveland, OH · 7d