Tina Heiberg

Akron Children’s Hospital is planning to bring its two Wadsworth primary care practices together under one roof, with renovations expected to begin by the end of this year or early 2027. The hospital plans to consolidate its Wadsworth and Wadsworth North offices at 323 High Street, where one of its Read more

Medina Police Chief Ed Kinney is among Ohio law enforcement leaders urging state lawmakers to pass several public safety bills before the end of the year. Kinney, who also serves as president of the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, joined Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson and other law enforcement Read more

Cuyahoga Falls is saying no to large-scale data centers, adopting new regulations aimed at protecting the city’s electricity and water resources. City Council approved the rules Monday night, limiting data center buildings to 5,000 square feet and allowing them only in designated employment and manufacturing districts. Facilities will also face Read more

A major piece of Wadsworth’s Brickyard redevelopment is getting closer to completion, with city officials reporting that approximately 75% of the passive park’s trails are now finished. The update was shared with Wadsworth City Council’s Public Ways Committee on Monday, Nov. 9. According to city officials, the remaining trail work Read more

If you love Christmas movies, you’ll want to keep an eye out for a couple of familiar Northeast Ohio locations on your screen this holiday season! Two Christmas movies filmed in Medina last winter are making their way to television and streaming, with both featuring scenes shot inside the popular Read more

A major leadership shakeup is underway at Akron-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, with the company’s new interim CEO set to receive a compensation package valued at more than $1.3 million per month. The tiremaker announced Monday that CEO and President Mark Stewart is leaving the company and its board Read more

A dangerous driving activity involving drivers intentionally running stop signs is raising concerns in northeast Ohio, following reports of a serious crash in Medina. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is sharing a warning from the Ohio School Safety Center about an activity reportedly known as “Beat the Sign.” The challenge Read more

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Ryan Chester Milligan, the 36-year-old North Royalton firefighter who died November 2 while battling a house fire in Broadview Heights. Milligan served more than a decade as a firefighter and paramedic with departments in Newburgh, Northfield, Seven Hills and North Royalton. Remembered for his Read more

Cleveland Clinic researchers are investigating a concerning trend: bladder cancer appears to be increasing among women under 50. Historically, men have been four times more likely to develop bladder cancer, but researchers say that gap appears to be narrowing among younger patients. Dr. Laura Bukavina, a Cleveland Clinic urologic oncologist, Read more