Akron, Ohio

Summit County Sheriff Facing Second Federal Lawsuit Over Election Retaliation Claims

AKRON — Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree is facing a second federal lawsuit alleging she retaliated against employees who supported her political rival in the November election. Gregory Taylor, a...

Summit Connects Project Set to Transform Regional Connectivity Across Northeast Ohio

County Initiative Sparks Competition and Innovation in Broadband Market The Summit County Summit Connects fiber network project represents more than just infrastructure development for Northfield...

Man Accused of Shooting at Akron Police Officers Near University of Akron

AKRON — A 33-year-old man is in custody after shooting at Akron police officers near the University of Akron late Sunday night, prompting officers...

OHSAA Announces State Tournament Pairings for Boys Tennis and Volleyball

The Ohio High School Athletic Association released pairings for two major state tournaments taking place this week, with boys tennis beginning its 105th annual...

Akron Sneaker Store Hosts Exclusive Air Jordan 3 “Seoul 2.0” Release Event

Akron native Thomas Kim transformed a local warehouse into a cultural playground last Friday, drawing sneakerheads and celebrities alike for the exclusive release of...

23-Year-Old Dead After Shooting in McDonald’s Parking Lot

AKRON - A 23-year-old man was fatally shot in the parking lot of a McDonald's restaurant in Akron late Sunday night, marking another tragic...

Woman Charged After Bomb Threat at Springfield Township Marc’s

A Springfield Township woman faces felony charges after allegedly leaving a suspicious package at a local grocery store and making threatening comments that prompted...

Akron Officials Report Decrease in Crime, Announce New Public Safety Initiatives

Akron city officials gathered Thursday to announce significant decreases in crime statistics for the first quarter of 2025 and share updates on various public...

Nordonia Jazz Festival to Feature Presidential Marine Band Guitarist

Nordonia Hills City Schools will host a free jazz festival featuring middle school bands from across the region and a distinguished guest artist with...

Akron School Board Places Superintendent Robinson on Paid Administrative Leave

Following a tense Akron Public Schools board meeting on April 14, 2025, the board held a special session on April 15 where they voted...

Vantage Aging celebrates 50 years with Plates with Purpose Fundraiser

Meals on Wheels of Northeast Ohio (MOWNEO), a program of VANTAGE Aging, has launched "Plates with Purpose," a fundraiser designed to support seniors in...
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