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...

Teen Faces Felony Charges After Loaded Pistol Found During School Security Check

A 17-year-old female student at Buchtel High School was arrested Monday after a school resource officer discovered a loaded 9mm pistol in her bag...

Leadership Controversy and Key Issues at Akron Public Schools Board Meeting

Superintendent Leadership Debate During the April 14, 2025 Akron School Board meeting, a significant debate emerged regarding Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson's leadership, highlighting divisions among...

Akron Police Department Implements New De-escalation Training to Address Critical Incidents

March 28, 2025 The Akron Police Department has launched a comprehensive new training program this month aimed at changing how officers respond to volatile situations....
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