One person was killed and two others injured after a house explosion in Richland County on Friday. First responders were called around 1:30pm to the home on Hook Road in Springfield Township, just outside the village of Crestline, on a report of an explosion and a fire. The house was leveled. Firefighters found one victim,…
23 year old charged in fatal shooting of father
A Painesville man was fatally shot Sunday by his son, according to police. The authorities say that officers received reports of a shooting around 1am in the 300 block of Stanford Street. On scene, officers found a 67 year old man who was fatally shot. His son, Christopher Farmer, was charged with his murder. He…
Marijuana sales surpass $50 million
Across Ohio, the sales of recreational marijuana have surpassed $50 million, just over a month since the August 6th decision that gave dual-use dispensaries the green light to start selling recreational marijuana. In November 2023, Ohio voters approved Issue 2 to legalize the sale of pot by state-licensed dispensaries to individuals 21 years of age…
Inmate back in custody
An escaped inmate from Portage County is back in custody. Wednesday morning, the Portage County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about an escaped inmate. some local schools near the ECheck/ODOT building off of State Route 44 were in lockdown, and nearby homes and businesses were being asked to lock their doors. Residents were advised to shelter…
Student to be charged after social media post
A Twinsburg student is expected to be charged after a social media post caused the district “great concern” on Wednesday. The 14 year old student who allegedly published the post attends R.B. Chamberlin Middle School, according to a letter sent to parents. A student discovered the post and informed school officials. School is in session…
Trial continues for man accused of quadruple homicide
The trial of a man accused of killing 4 people, including a pregnant 18 year old woman and her unborn child, continues. Terrell Silver was indicted on multiple charges including aggravated murder. The crime happened in September 2019 when 4 people were found dead in an abandoned home in Cleveland. Two women and two men,…
Akron residents return home after huge HAZMAT fire
Residents were informed last night that they can return to their homes after a fire involving several hazardous materials at SMB Products chemical plant prompted an evacuation. Around 1pm, the Akron Fire Department responded to a fire on Rosemary Boulevard near the Akron Fulton Airport. Upon arrival, they found black smoke and flames from a…
Ravenna woman dies in hit and run accident
Authorities are investigating after a 46 year old Portage County woman was struck and killed late Wednesday night. She was struck by 2 vehicles. Ohio state Highway Patrol troopers say the woman was crossing SR 59 around 945pm when she was hit by a dark colored pick-up truck traveling eastbound on 59. Troopers say the…
15 year old charged in shooting
The 15 year old boy accused of shooting and killing another teen and wounding several others has been charged. Cleveland dot com is reporting the teen has been charged with murder, felonious assault, and weapons violations. The shooting happened last Friday in Euclid. 17 year old Sincere Rowdy was killed. County prosecutors are now asking…
Akron man beaten, stripped naked at gas station
Akron police are searching for a group of men who brutally beat up a man inside a gas station. The attack was caught on camera. 32 year Thomas Higgins is still recovering from his injuries. The incident occurred last Friday around 6pm inside the Circle K on Copley Road and Orlando Road in Akron. At…
Man murdered outside Akron bar
A 33 year old Akron man was found dead early Saturday morning outside the Exhale Hookah Lounge in Akron. Around 2:15am Saturday, police responded to the bar after receiving multiple 911 calls about a man being shot outside the establishment in the 500 block of East Exchange Street. EMS was called to the scene where…
Child drowns at Portage Lakes State Park
We now know the identity of the 6 year old child who drowned at portage Lakes State Park on Friday. The Summit County Medical Examiner has identified him as Sebastian Johnson. The New Franklin Fire Department says volunteers found him in about 4 feet of water. They tried to revive him, but were unsuccessful.
Fatal motorcycle crash
A 19 year old man was killed following a late night motorcycle crash in Stark County. The crash occurred around 1130pm last night on State Route 183 near milepost 13 in Washington Township. The state patrol says, 19 year old Jed Unruh, of Minerva, was operating a Kawasaki motorcycle traveling Southbound on State Route 183.…
Red Cross emergency blood shortage
The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood emergency as remnants of Hurricane Debby, tornadoes across Ohio, and other severe weather events have further complicated efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. Those in unaffected areas are urged to make an appointment to give now. First time donors and those who give regularly…
Tourism boom at Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Tourism at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park is having a huge impact on the local economy. A new national service report says that last year 2.9 million people visited the park spending 139 million dollars in nearby communities supporting more than 2,100 jobs and benefitting the local economy with a total of 225 million dollars.