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Portage grand jury adds murder charge for Garrettsville man accused of attacking parents
Christopher M. Harris, 46, was arraigned last week in Portage County Common Pleas Court on an amended grand jury indictment. The indictment moved a first-degree attempted murder charge to a felony murder count. Both charges specified the victim was Michael Harris. The indictment also added a second felony murder charge,...
Is green dust on your car what you really think it is?
The combination of that green and yellow dust-like coating covering your car, decks and more happens every spring in Northeast Ohio, but did you know it's not actually the same pollen that causes itchy noses and runny eyes?
Suspect in Ravenna rape case to face accuser in court
During her opening statement Tuesday in the Portage County Common Pleas Courtroom of Judge Becky Doherty, prosecutor Mary Beth Kiah told the jury that the victim, now 15, will testify during the trial of 42-year-old Curtis L. Ransom. "She will tell you she was in a dark place," said Kiah.
Local twins continue family’s tradition of perfect school attendance
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – An Austintown father is praising his two sons for keeping a family tradition alive, but it wasn’t an easy assignment. Trent and Trevor Porter aren’t the average high school seniors. The twins haven’t missed a day of class in 13 years. But...
See all homes sold in Portage County, April 22 to April 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Portage County reported from April 22 to April 28. There were 32 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,708-square-foot home on Cherry Hill in Rootstown Township that sold for $300,000.
Northeast Ohio Thursday weather forecast: Sunshine continues
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Sunny conditions will continue on Thursday across the area. The National Weather Service’s forecast calls for highs around 75 with light breezes and a few clouds. Overnight lows will drop into the upper 50s with increasing cloud cover. Friday’s highs will break into the low 80s with showers and thunderstorms possible starting in the early afternoon.
Only minor injuries reported in crash that closed State Route 43 in Streetsboro Wednesday
Only minor injuries were reported following a two-vehicle crash on State Route 43 in Streetsboro early Wednesday afternoon. Streetsboro Police Lt. Rich Polivka said the crash happened when a southbound 2005 Toyota Corona went through a red light at the Ethan Avenue/Centre Drive intersection and was struck by an eastbound box truck coming off of Ethan. ...
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