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
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says aggressive enforcement and collaboration are making a real impact in the fight against human trafficking across the state. According to Yost, task forces operating under the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission have led dozens of major cases this year, resulting in arrests, convictions, and Read more
It is with deep gratitude and heartfelt reflection that we honor the life and legacy of Joe Arpad, a man whose generosity, intellect, and belief in community helped shape Wadsworth in lasting ways. Joe passed away on Dec. 27 at the Village of St. Edward. Joe devoted his life to Read more
Law enforcement agencies across Northeast Ohio are crediting coordinated task force work for major drug seizures in 2025, removing millions of dollars worth of narcotics, guns, and cash from local communities. According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, task forces operating under the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission seized more Read more
Several new Ohio laws take effect at the start of 2026, bringing changes that will impact workers, students, voters, and businesses across the state. Lawmakers say the updates are meant to modernize policies, address inflation, and tighten regulations in key areas. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing: Minimum Wage Increase Read more
