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…
Threats to Akron Police
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says threats are being made against the Akron Police Department in the wake of a fatal shooting last month. A funeral was held Friday for 15 year old Jazmir Tucker, who was shot and killed by police late Thanksgiving night. Police say he was carrying a loaded gun. The Akron mayor…
Record number of holiday travelers expected
AAA projects 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the year end holiday period from Saturday, December 21st to Wednesday, January 1st. This year’s domestic travel projection narrowly surpasses the previous record set in 2019 by 64 thousand travelers. nearly 90% of holiday travelers will be driving to their destinations.…
How are we doing Guardians fans? Traded away Gold Glove 2nd baseman Andres Gimenez and probably Josh Naylor is the next to go. Yes they signed Shane Bieber, but it’s only for a year and he may not even be ready to pitch until the summer. It’s just the reality you face when dealing with…
Former Akron mayor in line for new job
Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Serren will recommend former Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan to serve as city administrator. Horrigan served 2 terms as Akron mayor ending this year and said it would be an honor to serve in Cleveland Heights. Serren will officially make the recommendation at next weeks city council meeting.
What is Ohio State going to do about Ryan Day??? 4 straight losses to Michigan, including the embarrassing loss this season at home to a mediocre Michigan squad, where the Buckeyes only scored 10 points and no points in the second half. The fanbase has just about had enough of him. He can win every…