January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to spotlight the ongoing need for blood donations across the country. According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. Dr. Thomas Waters, an emergency medicine physician with Cleveland Clinic, says donated blood is critical Read more
Between school, sports, homework, and extracurriculars, kids today are busier than ever. That packed schedule can sometimes lead to stress. Experts at Cleveland Clinic Children’s say stress isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but learning how to manage it early is key. “Stress is going to be part of life,” said Read more
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about two scams resurfacing in the area that involve scammers impersonating law enforcement. According to the sheriff’s office, scammers are calling residents about supposed legal matters and demanding money, while using the real names of sheriff’s office employees, and in some cases, Read more
Ohio State fans can soon celebrate Buckeye pride in a whole new way, with a bobblehead that actually plays the school song. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced it will unveil an officially licensed Ohio State Buckeyes School Song Bobblehead on Jan. 7, in honor of National Read more
Sharon Ray, a Republican from Wadsworth, announced she will not seek reelection to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2026. Ray, who represents Ohio’s 66th House District, said the decision comes after five years in office and reflects a desire to spend more time working on local issues closer to Read more
The University of Akron and much of northeast Ohio are mourning the loss of Jim Dennison, the winningest football coach in the history of both Akron and Walsh University, whose influence extended far beyond the football field. Dennison passed away Jan. 4, 2026, at the age of 87, following a Read more
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports nine fatal crashes resulting in nine deaths statewide during the 2025–2026 New Year’s holiday travel period, according to provisional statistics. The reporting period ran from midnight Dec. 31, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. Jan. 4, 2026. What the data shows Seat belt use: At least Read more
If you’ve ever missed cashing a refund check or lost track of a court payment, now might be the time to look again. The Barberton Municipal Court says it is holding unclaimed funds that belong to individuals and organizations across several local communities. According to Kristen Reed, the money comes Read more
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is spotlighting Ohio’s efforts to protect taxpayer dollars in the state’s publicly funded child care system, asking the public to help by reporting suspected fraud. DeWine says Ohio has built multiple layers of accountability into the system and continues to strengthen safeguards as concerns arise. Those Read more
The Ohio EPA is seeking proposals for the next two rounds of H2Ohio Rivers Chloride Reduction Grants, offering $1.5 million in funding across 2026 and 2027 to help communities reduce road salt runoff. The grants are open to eligible Ohio municipalities, townships, and counties located near high-quality streams or vulnerable Read more
