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This year’s Ohio State Fair is going to be bigger and better than ever, when it comes to big concerts featuring big name stars. They include

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has officially renamed its state track and field championships in honor of Ohio native and Olympic legend Jesse Owens. Approved

The Ohio Department of Commerce is urging property owners to inspect roofs and attics for ice dams and winter damage following Winter Storm Fern and prolonged

A new remembrance memorial is being planned in Stow to honor children who have died and to create a peaceful space for grieving families. The Say

A new study from the Cleveland Clinic finds that while many Americans feel optimistic about aging well, a large number may be underestimating their risk for

Akron Public Schools and the City of Akron are asking residents and property owners to help keep students safe by clearing snow and ice from sidewalks

AAA reports a major surge in emergency roadside assistance calls following last week’s snowstorms and extreme cold across the region. Between Saturday and Thursday, AAA handled

Gas prices fell in Akron a little over 19 cents to an average of $2.68 over the past week. Nationwide, the average also fell a bit—a

If it’s felt colder than usual lately, the numbers back it up. According to the National Weather Service, the Akron-Canton region set back-to-back record low temperatures

Quick action by Wadsworth police officers and firefighters saved a woman’s life during an early morning house fire on Bent Creek Drive. Wadsworth Emergency Dispatch received