The Ohio Supreme Court has issued a unanimous ruling that could have a major impact on homeowners facing foreclosure. The court ruled Wednesday that a homeowner who unsuccessfully tries to stop a foreclosure can still appeal the case after the home has been sold, and may be able to recover Read more
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that prosecutors can ask an appeals court for permission to challenge a judge’s decision to overturn a jury’s guilty verdict. The 4-3 ruling came in a case involving a Cuyahoga County woman. The court also overturned a 1987 Ohio decision that had prevented prosecutors Read more
Three Russian nationals have been indicted in a sweeping international cybercrime case that federal prosecutors say caused more than $62 million in losses to victims, including organizations in Ohio. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced the charges Tuesday, saying the case is the result of Read more
The American Red Cross is asking people to roll up their sleeves now as the nation faces an emergency blood shortage. The blood supply fell nearly 25% in June, leaving hospitals with fewer lifesaving blood products at a time when demand can rise because of summer accidents and trauma cases. Read more
The community is coming together this weekend to support a local husband and father facing a devastating cancer diagnosis. David Evans, 37, was recently diagnosed with a rare Stage 4 esophageal cancer that has spread throughout his body. According to his family, doctors have given him a prognosis of 12 Read more
Families in the Wadsworth City School District will see several changes before the start of the 2026-27 school year after voters rejected the district’s earned income tax ballot issue in May. District leaders say the changes follow several Board of Education discussions held after the May 5 election and are Read more
The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is expanding its Human Trafficking Task Force, bringing more local police departments into a countywide effort to identify trafficking cases, support victims and improve communication between agencies. Sheriff Eric Weisburn announced the expansion Friday, saying five additional departments have formally joined the task force: Alliance, Read more
Governor Mike DeWine signed a series of bills into law Tuesday (July 7, 2026) that will bring changes for Ohio drivers, students, schools, licensed professionals and public-assistance programs. The new laws address issues ranging from vehicular homicide involving golf carts and ATVs to school psychologist shortages, student athletics, catalytic converter Read more
Cleveland Clinic is expanding its Saturday surgery and procedure schedule at several Northeast Ohio locations. Beginning this month, the Cole Eye Institute at Cleveland Clinic’s main campus will offer certain eye procedures on Saturdays. Medina Hospital, Marymount Hospital and the Marymount Ambulatory Surgery Center will also begin offering weekend elective Read more
The Wadsworth Police Department is joining neighboring law enforcement agencies in mourning the loss of Rittman Police Sgt. Scott Ries, who was killed in the line of duty during a shooting Sunday night in Wayne County. Authorities say Rittman officers were called just before 10 p.m. to a home at Read more
