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Oregon mother sentenced to 5 to 7½ years in prison in newborn’s death

Shannon Wester pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and cocaine possession. Justin Soll is scheduled to be sentenced Nov. 4.

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Toledo Zoo Behind the Scenes Tour Giveaway!

Enter for your chance to win a Behind the Scenes Tour Experience at the Toledo Zoo!

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Stow man charged with murder in girlfriend’s shooting death

STOW, Ohio – The boyfriend of a 36-year-old Stow woman who was found fatally shot inside her home has been arrested and charged with her murder.

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Browns lean on 'ordinary plays' for Pittsburgh road test

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The phrase that’s defining the Browns’ offensive identity heading into Pittsburgh didn’t come from a star player or a press conference. It came from offensive coordinator Travis Switzer, who told reporters this week that Deshaun Watson’s best quality against the Titans was making...

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A happy ending in more tales from the crypto: Pepper Pike Police Blotter

PEPPER PIKE, Ohio

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2 suspected of smuggling as 38 rescued by Netherlands coast guard

Two of the 38 people adrift in a rubber boat have been detained on suspicion of smuggling by Marechaussee military police and Netherlands coast guard Saturday off the coast of the southern Netherlands.

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University Heights police make murder arrest

Police near Cleveland made an arrest on murder charges.

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Two arrested during Montgomery County sex offender sweeps

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the Adult Parole Authority (APA) recently completed compliance checks on registered sex offenders under parole supervision. In total, ten Mont. Co. SO employees and twenty-one parole officers visited 73 registered sex offenders in the...

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Gas prices for 10/31/26: No tricks, gas down another 2 cents nationally

Drivers across the U.S. got a little bit of a treat Halloween morning as the national average for gasoline is down once again. As of Oct. 31, the price for a gallon of regular unleaded sits at $4.18 nationally, according to AAA.

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Suspect identified in case of Stow woman found shot to death in her home

An update in the case of a Stow woman who was found shot to death in her home.

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Why Cuyahoga’s overdose-rate decline looks different depending on the time period

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cuyahoga County’s age-adjusted unintentional overdose death rate fell sharply from 2023 to 2024, but the size of the improvement varied by demographic group.

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Dear Annie: We hand her a tissue, but germy co-worker won't cooperate

Dear Annie: What do you do if, after several attempts to get your co-worker to stop spreading her germs, she won’t?

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A somber memorial scene in Stow, Ohio, honoring Larretta Allisson.

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Boyfriend facing charges after woman found shot to death inside Stow home

On a quiet Wednesday morning in Stow, a community was rocked by the tragic news of a life cut short. Larretta Allisson, a beloved member of the neighborhood, was discovered shot to death inside her home. The news sent shockwaves through the area, leaving friends and family grappling with the loss...

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