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'Hands Off' protest reaches Northeast Ohio

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Saturday was called a national day of action, and thousands of people participated in “Hands Off” rallies that took over cities nationwide in protest of President Donald Trump and his administration’s recent policy changes and actions.

The protests stretched from Los Angeles to the nation’s capital and even here in Northeast Ohio. Some took place in Avon Lake, Strongsville, Akron and Ohio City.

Protestors took to the streets in Ohio City and lined the intersection of West 25th and Lorain Avenue. They held signs that contained messages against Trump and Elon Musk.

Organizers said they wanted to bring attention to what they believe is the destruction of the United States government and economy.

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One man said he came out to make a difference.

“Just because we want to do something to make change, and we felt this is the best way to do it, one way to do it besides going to the voting booth,” he said.

The protests came after Trump announced a wide range of tariffs against countries worldwide on Thursday, making it the market’s worst day since March of 2020, during the global pandemic.

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News 5 reached out to the Ohio GOP for comment on the rallies but have not yet received a response.

The White House also has not made a comment on the protests.

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Humane agents removing chickens from Youngstown property

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — First News is working to learn more information after officers served a search warrant Friday afternoon for a building at the corner of Market Street and Pasadena Avenue

When we showed up to the scene, we found Animal Charity of Ohio had humane agents there.

We could also hear what sounded like roosters crowing, and eventually we saw humane agents bringing out several chickens and roosters in cages from the property. Authorities said they removed approximately 30 pairs of roosters and hens.

That brought us to a residence on Glenwood Avenue near the corner of Stadium Street.

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So far, we aren’t hearing anything, but a number of officers and humane agents seemed to be knocking on the front door, and seemingly no one answered.

They then all moved behind the house, and one was an officer carrying a sledgehammer and a crowbar. So far we haven’t heard or seen any action.

First News will update this story as we learn more.

Nick Rich contributed to this report.

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Canadian wildfire smoke forces cancellation of several events in northwest Ohio

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ROSSFORD, Ohio — Smoke from Canadian wildfires forced the cancellation of three community events Thursday, including a multi-day festival, a weekly farmers market and a summer concert series finale.

Organizers of the Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest, the Perrysburg Farmers Market and the Whitehouse Summer Concert Series each cited hazardous air quality conditions as the reason for their decisions.

Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest canceled

Rossford city officials and the Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau Board jointly decided Thursday to cancel the Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest, which was scheduled to run July 17-19.

The Visitors Bureau’s director Beth Genson said in a statement: “The decision to cancel the 2026 Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest was made jointly by City officials and the Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau Board after careful consideration of the hazardous air quality conditions caused by smoke from the Canadian wildfires. The health and safety of our attendees, volunteers, vendors, performers and staff was our highest priority. We recognize how disappointing this is for our community and visitors, but we believe cancelling the event was the responsible decision under these circumstances.”

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Perrysburg farmers market, Whitehouse concert also called off

The Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce canceled Thursday’s farmers market in historic downtown Perrysburg. The chamber’s director of tourism Sally Moore said: “The health and safety of our vendors, customers, volunteers, and staff is our top priority. Based on the current hazardous air quality conditions and the guidance we received, we believe cancellation is the safest course of action.”

In Whitehouse, the final performance of the summer concert series at Whitehouse Village Park was also canceled Thursday out of concern for the safety of concertgoers. A spokesman for the series said organizers are hoping to reschedule the final performance in August or September.

Health experts advise staying indoors

Dr. David Geisinger, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, said residents should limit time outdoors while smoke remains in the area.

“We all need to be extra careful, but the children especially, younger kids, anybody with asthma, chronic lung disease, COPD, bronchitis, they would need to be especially careful,” Geisinger said.

Geisinger added that with current air quality index levels, indoor activities are the safer option.

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“With this level of air quality index and the smoke, it’s better to do activities that are inside,” he said.

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires was expected to continue affecting air quality into Friday.

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Man pleads guilty to inappropriate conduct with minor in Howland

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WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – A Warren man indicted in June on charges he had inappropriate conduct with a teenager pleaded guilty Thursday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.

Daniel Procopio, 29, pleaded guilty to one third-degree felony count of attempted illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance.

Howland police arrested Procopio following a report filed by the parent of a teenager who reported Procopio had inappropriate contact with the teen. The investigation by Howland police showed Procopio in February 2026 had asked a 16-year-old female to send nude photos of herself to him, according to Assistant Prosecutor Gabriel Wildman.

The crimes are alleged to have taken place in February and March.

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Procopio will be sentenced at a later date.



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