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'Heartbreaking and also amazing at the same time': Mogadore 1,600 relay is second at state
DAYTON — By a side entrance to Welcome Stadium, the Mogadore 1,600 girls relay gathered. They exchanged hugs with their coaches, teammates and family members. They shed some tears, too. ...
WATCH: Concerns are raised after handling of Canton Police K-9 on man
CANTON, Ohio — Some community members say they’re fed up after a newly released bodycam video from the police department shows what some are calling a disturbing encounter after the deployment of a Canton Police K-9. “The fact that they had the nerve to do something like that knowing they’re under pressure about the Frank Tyson, they don’t care,” said Community Activist Deladeaye Early.
Suspicious visitor leaves rambling phone messages at temple: Pepper Pike Police Blotter
Officials at Park Synagogue reported that a Cleveland man, 39, known to them and looking disheveled, had been walking around the temple in a suspicious manner on May 22 before leaving on his own accord. But he followed his visit up two days later with two rambling messages left in...
Twinsburg continues baseball ride with 6-3 win vs. North Canton Hoover in OHSAA Division I regional finals
OBERLIN, Ohio — A day after Josh Stalnaker benefited from an advantageous offense to help him on the mound, he helped return the favor for fellow pitcher Lucas Tinter in their OHSAA Division I baseball regional final. Stalnaker, hitting third in Twinsburg’s lineup, and leadoff hitter Bobby Lemieux both...
Softball: Fitch advances to state title game
The Austintown Fitch softball team is heading back to the Division I State Championship after beating Fairfield 10-0 in five innings. The Falcons put the game out of reach with a 9-run fourth inning. Junior standout Sydnie Watts tossed a perfect game with nine strikeouts. Watts also hit a three-run...
Private schools offer advantages academically, spiritually
Private and parochial schools offer some advantages that cannot be found in public schools. But there are distinct benefits to a private school education – both academic and spiritual, according to Ginny Galili, head of school at Gross Schechter Day School in Pepper Pike. Gross Schechter has an enrollment...
Solon's Catch-22 dance team is heading to the 'World of Dance' finals in LA, and they need our help getting there
SOLON, Ohio — A great movie plot has several important elements: You need characters you can connect with (preferably scrappy underdogs) and a challenge to overcome, then throw in a little adversity and a climactic, unexpected victory and there you have it: a blockbuster formula!. Well listen up, Hollywood,...
'No chancing it': Hiland wins no-doubter in regional final to return to Akron
LANCASTER − Hiland's quest to return to Akron's Canal Park to defend their state title resembled home run clouts by seniors Brady and Cody Yoder — no doubters. The Hawks jumped all over Fairfield starter Gabe Fouch for seven runs in the first inning and never stopped scoring, rolling to an 18-0 five-inning run rule victory in the Div. IV Lancaster Regional Championship Friday at Beavers Field. ...
Body cam video appears to show police dog attacking man lying on his stomach
A Canton, Ohio, police officer was placed on administrative leave and is under investigation after body cam video appeared to show the officer’s dog attacking a man lying on his stomach with his hands behind his back. Warning: This video includes images and audio some viewers may find disturbing.
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