Portage County Sheriff’s Office warns of increasing car thefts
The Portage County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents Thursday of a series of car thefts and attempted thefts.
May 15, 2026Open source
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Man accused of attacking woman in Stark County parking lot returns to court
The man accused of stabbing a woman in a Jackson Township parking lot and leading Portage County Sheriff deputies on a chase, returns to court Wednesday for...
May 13, 2026Open source
Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 195 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLU...
May 9, 2026Open source
Officials confirm shooting at Noisy Oyster Pub in Akron; 2 injured
Two people were transported to a local hospital following reports of a shooting at the Noisy Oyster Pub in Akron.
May 5, 2026Open source
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Basket-shaped office building on market for $8.5 million
The unique building was was formerly the headquarters of Longaberger, a basket-making company in Ohio.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Joes jump past Southern Ohio with eight-run inning, win 12-8 to take series victory
HAMILTON — The Southern Ohio Copperheads are still searching for their first road win of the summer.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
2026 Southeastern Ohio Softball Coaches All-District Teams
2026 Southeastern Ohio Softball Coaches All-District Teams DIVISION II First Team Alyssa Hill, Logan Sr. Second Team Email newsletter signup Brynn Barrett, L...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
2026 Southeastern Ohio Baseball Coaches All-District Teams
2026 Southeastern Ohio Baseball Coaches All-District Teams First Team D-II/III Player, School David Sharp, Athens Seth Goeller, Marietta Email newsletter sig...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Ohio University’s Online MBA in artificial intelligence ranked 11th nationally 2 MIN READ
ATHENS — Ohio University’s Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Artificial Intelligence has been ranked 11th in the nation in the 2026 Bes...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Ohio adds new photo ID requirement for mail voting for 2027 election
Ohioans soon will be required to provide a photo ID when voting by mail – a major change to a voting method that previously had been exempted from the stri...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Miss Ohio contestant advocates for foster care reform in Ohio
Portsmouth native and Miss Ohio contestant Faith Claypool is turning her personal experiences and professional work with children into an effort to reform Oh...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Mazzuckelli brings educator, Pentagon experience to Ohio congressional race
From a Pentagon internship during a presidential transition to classrooms in southwest Ohio and years spent working in human resources, Jen Mazzuckelli says...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Watson not worried about perceptions in Browns’ QB competition
Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass during the NFL football team’s practice Wednesday, June 3 in Berea, Ohio.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Ex-NFL linebacker Darron Lee indicted on murder charge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL linebacker and Ohio State player Darron Lee has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of his partner.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Christopher Gibbs: Building country roads
The May 2026 primary elections are over in Ohio, and the field is set for those partisan candidates to appear on your November general election ballot. The d...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Sharon Kay Love Walker
Sharon Kay Love Walker, 67, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Atrium Health-Winston Salem. She was born March 25, 1959, in Groveport,...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Police arrest a suspect in a shooting at an Ohio festival that wounded 12
Police in Ohio have arrested a suspect in a shooting that wounded 12 people at a crowded neighborhood street festival last weekend. Twenty-year-old Eljay Cri...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Jordan Spieth is ready for the U.S. Open
LinkDUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 05: Jordan Spieth of the United States plays his shot from the 18th tee during the second round of the the Memorial Tournament presen...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Gear Stolen from Youngstown, OH, Fallen Firefighter Memorial
The helmet and air mask were discovered missing, and a hose had been cut, Youngstown Lt. Paul Lutton said.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Read Women accused of killing one of their mothers in Silver Spring arrested in Ohio
Read Women accused of killing one of their mothers in Silver Spring arrested in Ohio
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Cutters can’t overcome early Scrappers lead
NILES, OHIO — Daytime was not the right time for the Williamsport Crosscutters as they dropped the middle game of a series against the Mahoning Valley Scrappe
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Ohio pulls 1,200 commercial truck licenses for immigration guidelines
(The Center Square) – The state of Ohio is downgrading the commercial driver’s license of 1,200 foreign-born truck drivers for failing to meet new federa...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Basket-shaped office building on market for $8.5 million
The unique building was was formerly the headquarters of Longaberger, a basket-making company in Ohio.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Joes jump past Southern Ohio with eight-run inning, win 12-8 to take series victory
HAMILTON — The Southern Ohio Copperheads are still searching for their first road win of the summer.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
2026 Southeastern Ohio Softball Coaches All-District Teams
2026 Southeastern Ohio Softball Coaches All-District Teams DIVISION II First Team Alyssa Hill, Logan Sr. Second Team Email newsletter signup Brynn Barrett, L...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
2026 Southeastern Ohio Baseball Coaches All-District Teams
2026 Southeastern Ohio Baseball Coaches All-District Teams First Team D-II/III Player, School David Sharp, Athens Seth Goeller, Marietta Email newsletter sig...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Ohio University’s Online MBA in artificial intelligence ranked 11th nationally 2 MIN READ
ATHENS — Ohio University’s Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Artificial Intelligence has been ranked 11th in the nation in the 2026 Bes...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Ohio adds new photo ID requirement for mail voting for 2027 election
Ohioans soon will be required to provide a photo ID when voting by mail – a major change to a voting method that previously had been exempted from the stri...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Miss Ohio contestant advocates for foster care reform in Ohio
Portsmouth native and Miss Ohio contestant Faith Claypool is turning her personal experiences and professional work with children into an effort to reform Oh...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Mazzuckelli brings educator, Pentagon experience to Ohio congressional race
From a Pentagon internship during a presidential transition to classrooms in southwest Ohio and years spent working in human resources, Jen Mazzuckelli says...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Watson not worried about perceptions in Browns’ QB competition
Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass during the NFL football team’s practice Wednesday, June 3 in Berea, Ohio.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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