20 juveniles were arrested during an incident at Summit Mall in Fairlawn, leading the mall to close early Thursday evening. This happened after multiple fights broke out inside the mall as well as in the parking lot. Law enforcement from Bath and Copley were called in to assist. One deputy required medical attention after being…
Holiday travel
The Ohio Highway Patrol released its Christmas Holiday crash report. Troopers say, 2 people were killed in crashes from the 23rd to the 25th. Of those 2 crashes, one person was not wearing a seat belt. Troopers also arrested 44 people for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and 11 others arrested…
2 injured during shooting on Christmas Eve
Akron police are investigating after 2 people were shot on Christmas Eve. According to police, this happened when two contractors had arrived to board up a home on Hillwood Drive. a man living in the home emerged with a handgun and started shooting, striking 1 contractor in the leg. The other contractor returned fire striking…
Jury scam
A warning about a Summit County jury scam. Residents should be aware that a jury scam has resurfaced. The court is issuing this advisory warning for residents who receive a phone call from someone claiming to be law enforcement. The caller usually refers to the recipient’s failure to appear for jury service. At some point,…
This is going to be quite an interesting offseason for the Cleveland Browns. They are still weighed down by 2 more years of quarterback Deshaun Watson’s contract, even though many people don’t believe he will play for the Browns again. Do they draft a QB in the 1st round of the 2025 draft?? Do they…
Portion of highway named after fallen firefighter
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine helped honor a local hero when he officially signed a bill to name a portion of I-90 after fallen firefighter Johnny Tetrick, who died in the line of duty on November 19th 2022, when he was hit by a car driving illegally around barriers on the highway while assisting at the…
Gas prices spike in NE Ohio
Gas prices have surged in Northeast Ohio within the last week. Drivers in Akron are now paying an average of $3,03 per gallon after prices went up about 25 cents a gallon from last week. According to GasBuddy.com. prices in Cleveland went up about 18 cents a gallon to $3.04.
Increase in the minimum wage
Ohio’s minimum wage will increase in just a matter of days, January 1st, 2025, rising to $10.70 per hour for non-tipped employees. The adjustment follows the state’s constitutional requirement for annual increases tied to inflation. For 14 and 15 year olds, the minimum wage will remain at the federal level of $7.25 per hour.
Armed man robs Dollar Tree
north Canton police are investigating an armed robbery of a Dollar Store. It happened just before 9pm Friday at the store located in the 1600 block of North Main Street. After getting an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled through the wooded area behind the business. According to police the suspect is a white…
Gunfire exchanged during robbery attempt
Akron police are investigating after 2 men exchanged gunfire during a robbery attempt over the weekend. It happened around 320am Sunday in the 600 block of Chittenden Street. According to the victim, he walked outside to confront an unknown suspect attempting to steal his car. during the encounter, the suspect produced a rifle and fired…